Product comparison · 2 power supply units

be quiet! BQT L7-630W vs be quiet! BQT L8-CM-430W

39specifications compared
18differ
21identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Total power
- BQT L7-630W:630 W
- BQT L8-CM-430W:430 W
Input current
- BQT L7-630W:10 A
- BQT L8-CM-430W:8 A
Combined power (+3.3V)
- BQT L7-630W:70 W
- BQT L8-CM-430W:60 W
Combined power (+12V)
- BQT L7-630W:420 W
- BQT L8-CM-430W:330 W
Combined power (+5V)
- BQT L7-630W:60 W
- BQT L8-CM-430W:50 W
Combined power (+5Vsb)
- BQT L7-630W:12.5 W
- BQT L8-CM-430W:15 W
Max output current (+3.3V)
- BQT L7-630W:17.5 A
- BQT L8-CM-430W:15 A
Max output current (+12V)
- BQT L7-630W:40.5 A
- BQT L8-CM-430W:26.6 A

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Comparison of BQT L7-630W, BQT L8-CM-430W
61 specifications	A be quiet! BQT L7-630W View product	B be quiet! BQT L8-CM-430W View product
Power11 differ
Total powerDiffers	630 W	430 W
Peak powerKnown for one	634 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentDiffers	10 A	8 A
Maximum input current (@110V)Known for one	+12V1,+12V2,+3.3V,+5V,+5Vsb,-12V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power factorKnown for one	0.99	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power Factor Correction (PFC) typeKnown for one	Active	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (+3.3V)Differs	70 W	60 W
Combined power (+12V)Differs	420 W	330 W
Combined power (+5V)Differs	60 W	50 W
Combined power (+5Vsb)Differs	12.5 W	15 W
Max output current (+3.3V)Differs	17.5 A	15 A
Max output current (+12V)Differs	40.5 A	26.6 A
Max output current (+5V)Differs	14.1 A	9.5 A
Max output current (-12V)Differs	0.3 A	0.2 A
Max output current (+5Vsb)Differs	2.6 A	2.4 A
EfficiencyKnown for one	86.44%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power protection featuresKnown for one	Over current, Over power, Over voltage, Short circuit, Under voltage, Overheating	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of SATA power connectorsDiffers	5	4
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Differs	4	3
Cabling typeDiffers	Non-Modular	Semi-Modular
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Connector(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEC C14
Monitor outletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance3 differ
80 PLUS certificationDiffers	80 PLUS	80 PLUS Bronze
ATX versionDiffers	2.3	2.31
EPS versionKnown for one	2.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one	25 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bearing technologyKnown for one	FDB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible productsDiffers	Intel C6	PC
Designidentical
Cooling typeKnown for one	Active	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan speedKnown for one	1650	Unknown — not stated by the source
Safety regulation & standards1 differ
SafetyDiffers	CE, CB, TUV, N, S, Fl, D	CB, CE, S
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	ErP, WEEE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	140 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	150 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	86 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	140 x 150 x 86 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one	Hybrid CrossFireX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China

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