Product comparison · 2 power supply units

be quiet! BQT L7-730W vs be quiet! BQT L8-CM-530W

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 26identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total power
    • BQT L7-730W:730 W
    • BQT L8-CM-530W:530 W
  • Max output current (+3.3V)
    • BQT L7-730W:17.9 A
    • BQT L8-CM-530W:24 A
  • Max output current (+12V)
    • BQT L7-730W:48.5 A
    • BQT L8-CM-530W:16 A
  • Max output current (+5V)
    • BQT L7-730W:14.4 A
    • BQT L8-CM-530W:40 A
  • Max output current (+5Vsb)
    • BQT L7-730W:2.6 A
    • BQT L8-CM-530W:3 A
  • Cabling type
    • BQT L7-730W:Non-Modular
    • BQT L8-CM-530W:Semi-Modular
  • 80 PLUS certification
    • BQT L7-730W:80 PLUS
    • BQT L8-CM-530W:80 PLUS Bronze
  • Compatible products
    • BQT L7-730W:Intel C6
    • BQT L8-CM-530W:PC

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Comparison of BQT L7-730W, BQT L8-CM-530W
60 specifications
Power5 differ
Total powerDiffers730 W530 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input current10 A10 A
Maximum input current (@110V)+12V1,+12V2,+3.3V,+5V,+5Vsb,-12V+12V1,+12V2,+3.3V,+5V,+5Vsb,-12V
Power factorKnown for one0.99Unknown — not stated by the source
Power Factor Correction (PFC) typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+3.3V)Differs17.9 A24 A
Max output current (+12V)Differs48.5 A16 A
Max output current (+5V)Differs14.4 A40 A
Max output current (-12V)0.3 A0.3 A
Max output current (+5Vsb)Differs2.6 A3 A
EfficiencyKnown for one86.87%Unknown — not stated by the source
Power protection featuresKnown for oneOver current, Over power, Over voltage, Short circuit, Under voltage, OverheatingUnknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (+3.3V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 W
Combined power (+12V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 W
Combined power (+5V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 W
Combined power (-12V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 W
Combined power (+5Vsb)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Motherboard power connector20+4 pin ATX20+4 pin ATX
Number of SATA power connectors55
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)44
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin)22
CPU power connector (4+4 pin)YesYes
Floppy drive power connector11
Cabling typeDiffersNon-ModularSemi-Modular
Connector(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEC C14
Monitor outletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance2 differ
PurposePCPC
Power supply unit (PSU) form factorATXATX
80 PLUS certificationDiffers80 PLUS80 PLUS Bronze
ATX version2.312.31
EPS versionKnown for one2.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Bearing technologyKnown for oneFDBUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)100000 h100000 h
Compatible productsDiffersIntel C6PC
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan diameter12 cm12 cm
Number of fans1 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Fan locationSideSide
IlluminationNoNo
LED indicatorsNoNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneErP, WEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
Safety regulation & standards1 differ
SafetyDiffersCE, CB, TUV, N, S, Fl, DCB, CE, S
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one140 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one150 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one86 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one150 x 140 x 86 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneHybrid CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)NoNo
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportNoNo
Power rocker switchYesYes
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina

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