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be quiet! E8-CM-680W power supply unit 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black vs Zalman ZM500-RS power supply unit

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 3identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total power
    • E8-CM-680W power supply unit 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black:680 W
    • ZM500-RS power supply unit:500 W
  • Input current
    • E8-CM-680W power supply unit 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black:10 A
    • ZM500-RS power supply unit:4 - 8 A
  • Number of SATA power connectors
    • E8-CM-680W power supply unit 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black:7
    • ZM500-RS power supply unit:2
  • Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)
    • E8-CM-680W power supply unit 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black:7
    • ZM500-RS power supply unit:5
  • PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)
    • E8-CM-680W power supply unit 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black:2
    • ZM500-RS power supply unit:1
  • Cabling type
    • E8-CM-680W power supply unit 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black:Semi-Modular
    • ZM500-RS power supply unit:Non-Modular
  • Product colour
    • E8-CM-680W power supply unit 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black:Black
    • ZM500-RS power supply unit:Grey
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • E8-CM-680W power supply unit 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black:0 - 40 °C
    • ZM500-RS power supply unit:10 - 40 °C

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Comparison of E8-CM-680W, ZM500-RS
76 specifications
Power3 differ
Total powerDiffers680 W500 W
Peak powerKnown for one750 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input currentDiffers10 A4 - 8 A
Maximum input current (@110V)Known for one+12V1,+12V2,+3.3V,+5V,+5Vsb,-12VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power factorKnown for one0.99Unknown — not stated by the source
Power Factor Correction (PFC) typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (+3.3V)Known for one75 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (+12V)Known for one624 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (+5V)Known for one85 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (-12V)Known for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (+5Vsb)Known for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+3.3V)Known for one24 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+12V)Known for one52 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+5V)Known for one28 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (-12V)Known for one0.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+5Vsb)Known for one3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Hold timeKnown for one19 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Power protection featuresDiffersOver current, Over power, Over voltage, Short circuit, Under voltage, OverheatingOver current, Over voltage, Short circuit, Under voltage
EfficiencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87%
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Motherboard power connectorKnown for one20+4 pin ATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA power connectorsDiffers72
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Differs75
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Differs21
PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU P4 connector (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Floppy drive power connectorKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU power connectors (8-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Connector(s)Known for oneIEC C14Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling typeDiffersSemi-ModularNon-Modular
Monitor outletKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express power connectors (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CPU power connector (4+4 pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX power connector (20+4 pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
PurposeKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply unit (PSU) form factorATXATX
80 PLUS certificationKnown for one80 PLUS SilverUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX versionKnown for one2.3Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS versionKnown for one2.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one21.8 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Bearing technologyKnown for oneFDBUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one100000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible productsPCPC
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Cooling typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan diameterKnown for one12 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one1 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan speedKnown for one1416Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan locationKnown for oneSideUnknown — not stated by the source
IlluminationKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C10 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersErP, WEEE, RoHS80 PLUS Bronze, NVIDIA SLI
Safety regulation & standards1 differ
SafetyDiffersCE, CB, TUV, N, S, Fl, DFCC, CE, CB
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one150 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one160 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one86 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one2.28 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one3.12 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Case or master carton dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one661 x 282 x 358 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Case or master carton quantityKnown for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Case or master carton weightKnown for one20 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one328 x 248 x 102 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneHybrid CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLIUnknown — not stated by the source
Power managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power rocker switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 x 140 x 86 mm

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