Product comparison · 2 power supply units

be quiet! BQT P8-PRO-1200W vs be quiet! Straight Power E8

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 26identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total power
    • BQT P8-PRO-1200W:1200 W
    • Straight Power E8:600 W
  • Combined power (+3.3V)
    • BQT P8-PRO-1200W:80 W
    • Straight Power E8:140 W
  • Combined power (+12V)
    • BQT P8-PRO-1200W:1152 W
    • Straight Power E8:576 W
  • Combined power (+5V)
    • BQT P8-PRO-1200W:100 W
    • Straight Power E8:140 W
  • Combined power (+5Vsb)
    • BQT P8-PRO-1200W:20 W
    • Straight Power E8:15 W
  • Max output current (+12V)
    • BQT P8-PRO-1200W:96 A
    • Straight Power E8:48 A
  • Max output current (+5V)
    • BQT P8-PRO-1200W:30 A
    • Straight Power E8:24 A
  • Max output current (+5Vsb)
    • BQT P8-PRO-1200W:4 A
    • Straight Power E8:3 A

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Comparison of BQT P8-PRO-1200W, Straight Power E8
64 specifications
Power10 differ
Total powerDiffers1200 W600 W
Peak powerKnown for one1300 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Maximum input current (@110V)Differs+12V1,+12V2,+12V3,+12V4,+12V5,+12V6,+3.3V,+5V,+5Vsb,-12V+12V1,+12V2,+12V3,+3.3V,+5V,+5Vsb,-12V
Power factorKnown for one0.99Unknown — not stated by the source
Power Factor Correction (PFC) typeActiveActive
Combined power (+3.3V)Differs80 W140 W
Combined power (+12V)Differs1152 W576 W
Combined power (+5V)Differs100 W140 W
Combined power (-12V)6 W6 W
Combined power (+5Vsb)Differs20 W15 W
Max output current (+3.3V)24 A24 A
Max output current (+12V)Differs96 A48 A
Max output current (+5V)Differs30 A24 A
Max output current (-12V)0.5 A0.5 A
Max output current (+5Vsb)Differs4 A3 A
Efficiency91%91%
Hold timeKnown for one30 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Power protection featuresDiffersOver current, Over power, Over voltage, Short circuit, Under voltage, OverheatingOver current, Over power, Over voltage, Overload, Short circuit, Under voltage, Overheating
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Motherboard power connector20+4 pin ATX20+4 pin ATX
Number of SATA power connectorsDiffers116
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Differs85
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Differs31
PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin)Differs32
CPU power connector (4+4 pin)YesYes
Floppy drive power connector22
CPU power connectors (8-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Connector(s)Differs21IEC C14
Cabling typeDiffersSemi-ModularNon-Modular
Monitor outletKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU P4 connector (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
PurposePCPC
Power supply unit (PSU) form factorATXATX
80 PLUS certification80 PLUS Silver80 PLUS Silver
ATX version2.32.3
EPS version2.922.92
Noise levelDiffers31 dB20.5 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)100000 h100000 h
Compatible productsKnown for oneIntel DPD C6Unknown — not stated by the source
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
IlluminationKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsNoNo
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers2002/95/EG RoHS & WEEECE, CB, D, N, S, TUV
Safety regulation & standards1 differ
SafetyDiffersCE, CB, TUV, N, S, Fl, DFL
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one200 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 features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs200 x 150 x 86 mm160 x 150 x 86 mm
Power managementYesYes
Power over Ethernet (PoE)NoNo
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportNoNo
Power rocker switchYesYes
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source328 x 248 x 102 mm
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.01 kg

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