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be quiet! Straight Power E9 CM vs Hiditec PSX 500W

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 8identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total power
    • Straight Power E9 CM:680 W
    • PSX 500W:500 W
  • AC input voltage
    • Straight Power E9 CM:100 - 240 V
    • PSX 500W:115 - 230 V
  • Max output current (+3.3V)
    • Straight Power E9 CM:24 A
    • PSX 500W:18 A
  • Max output current (+12V)
    • Straight Power E9 CM:55 A
    • PSX 500W:16 A
  • Max output current (+5V)
    • Straight Power E9 CM:28 A
    • PSX 500W:20 A
  • Max output current (+5Vsb)
    • Straight Power E9 CM:3 A
    • PSX 500W:2.5 A
  • Number of SATA power connectors
    • Straight Power E9 CM:9
    • PSX 500W:2
  • Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)
    • Straight Power E9 CM:6
    • PSX 500W:2

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Comparison of Straight Power E9 CM, PSX 500W
58 specifications
Power7 differ
Total powerDiffers680 W500 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)Known for one+12V1,+12V2,+12V3,+12V4,+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 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)Differs24 A18 A
Max output current (+12V)Differs55 A16 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 A20 A
Max output current (-12V)0.5 A0.5 A
Max output current (+5Vsb)Differs3 A2.5 A
EfficiencyKnown for one93%Unknown — not stated by the source
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 & interfaces2 differ
Motherboard power connector20+4 pin ATX20+4 pin ATX
Number of SATA power connectorsDiffers92
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Differs62
PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin)Known for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU P4 connector (4-pin)11
CPU power connector (4+4 pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Floppy drive power connectorKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling typeKnown for oneSemi-ModularUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX power connector (20+4 pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance2 differ
PurposePCPC
Power supply unit (PSU) form factorATXATX
80 PLUS certificationKnown for one80 PLUS GoldUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX versionDiffers2.312.2
EPS versionKnown for one2.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers23.6 dB21 dB
Bearing technologyKnown for oneFDBUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one300000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackAluminium
Cooling typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationDiffersCE, CB, TÜV, Semko (S)CE, FCC
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width150 mm150 mm
DepthDiffers160 mm85 mm
HeightDiffers86 mm160 mm
WeightDiffers2.66 kg1.04 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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