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be quiet! Straight Power E9 CM vs Hiditec Artica v2

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 11identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total power
    • Straight Power E9 CM:680 W
    • Artica v2:600 W
  • AC input voltage
    • Straight Power E9 CM:100 - 240 V
    • Artica v2:115 - 230 V
  • Max output current (+12V)
    • Straight Power E9 CM:55 A
    • Artica v2:21 A
  • Max output current (+5V)
    • Straight Power E9 CM:28 A
    • Artica v2:32 A
  • Max output current (+5Vsb)
    • Straight Power E9 CM:3 A
    • Artica v2:2.5 A
  • Efficiency
    • Straight Power E9 CM:93%
    • Artica v2:80%
  • Number of SATA power connectors
    • Straight Power E9 CM:9
    • Artica v2:3
  • Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)
    • Straight Power E9 CM:6
    • Artica v2:3

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Comparison of Straight Power E9 CM, Artica v2
59 specifications
Power8 differ
Total powerDiffers680 W600 W
Peak powerKnown for one750 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V115 - 230 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one5 - 10 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input current (@110V)Differs+12V1,+12V2,+12V3,+12V4,+3.3V,+5V,+5Vsb,-12V+12V1,+12V2,+3.3V,+5V,+5Vsb
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 one160 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (+12V)Known for one660 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (+5V)Known for one160 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+3.3V)24 A24 A
Max output current (+12V)Differs55 A21 A
Max output current (+12V1)Known for one18 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+12V2)Known for one18 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+12V3)Known for one22 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+12V4)Known for one22 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+5V)Differs28 A32 A
Max output current (-12V)0.5 A0.5 A
Max output current (+5Vsb)Differs3 A2.5 A
EfficiencyDiffers93%80%
Hold timeKnown for one19 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Power protection featuresDiffersOver current, Over power, Over voltage, Overheating, Short circuit, Under voltageOver voltage, Overload, Under power
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Motherboard power connector20+4 pin ATX20+4 pin ATX
Number of SATA power connectorsDiffers93
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Differs63
PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin)Known for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU P4 connector (4-pin)Differs14
CPU power connector (4+4 pin)YesYes
Floppy drive power connectorKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling typeKnown for oneSemi-ModularUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ATX power connector (20+4 pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
PurposePCPC
Power supply unit (PSU) form factorATXATX
80 PLUS certificationKnown for one80 PLUS GoldUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX version2.312.31
EPS versionKnown for one2.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers23.6 dB20 dB
Bearing technologyKnown for oneFDBUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one300000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Fan diameterDiffers13.5 cm12 cm
Number of fansKnown for one1 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan speedKnown for one1390Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, CB, TÜV, Semko (S)Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width150 mm150 mm
DepthDiffers160 mm85 mm
HeightDiffers86 mm160 mm
WeightDiffers2.66 kg1.3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one3.08 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Noise level (silent mode, <30%)Known for one13.7 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (quiet mode, 50%)Known for one13.7 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (full-load mode, 100%)Known for one23.6 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one248 x 328 x 102 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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