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be quiet! Straight Power E8 vs GIGABYTE Cooling type

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 13identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total power
    • Straight Power E8:600 W
    • Cooling type:450 W
  • Combined power (+3.3V)
    • Straight Power E8:140 W
    • Cooling type:105 W
  • Combined power (+5V)
    • Straight Power E8:140 W
    • Cooling type:105 W
  • Combined power (-12V)
    • Straight Power E8:6 W
    • Cooling type:3.6 W
  • Combined power (+5Vsb)
    • Straight Power E8:15 W
    • Cooling type:12.5 W
  • Max output current (+3.3V)
    • Straight Power E8:24 A
    • Cooling type:20 A
  • Max output current (+5V)
    • Straight Power E8:24 A
    • Cooling type:20 A
  • Max output current (-12V)
    • Straight Power E8:0.5 A
    • Cooling type:0.3 A

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Comparison of Straight Power E8, Cooling type
62 specifications
Power10 differ
Total powerDiffers600 W450 W
Combined power (+3.3V)Differs140 W105 W
Combined power (+12V)Known for one576 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (+5V)Differs140 W105 W
Combined power (-12V)Differs6 W3.6 W
Combined power (+5Vsb)Differs15 W12.5 W
Max output current (+3.3V)Differs24 A20 A
Max output current (+12V)Known for one48 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+5V)Differs24 A20 A
Max output current (-12V)Differs0.5 A0.3 A
Max output current (+5Vsb)Differs3 A2.5 A
EfficiencyKnown for one91%Unknown — not stated by the source
Power protection featuresDiffersOver current, Over power, Over voltage, Overload, Short circuit, Under voltage, OverheatingOver current, Over voltage, Short circuit, Under voltage
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 - 10 A
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Motherboard power connectorDiffers20+4 pin ATX24-pin ATX
Number of SATA power connectorsDiffers65
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Differs54
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU P4 connector (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Floppy drive power connectorDiffers21
Connector(s)Known for oneIEC C14Unknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
80 PLUS certificationDiffers80 PLUS Silver80 PLUS Bronze
EPS versionKnown for one2.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one20.5 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one100000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Fan locationDiffersSideTop
LED indicatorsKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Safety regulation & standards1 differ
SafetyDiffersFLCE, CB, cUL, FCC, BSMI, C-Tick, TUV
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCE, CB, D, N, S, TUVNVIDIA SLI-Ready
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one3.01 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs160 x 150 x 86 mm150 x 86 x 150 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one328 x 248 x 102 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports quantityDiffers2014
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
Maximum currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 A
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source86 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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