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be quiet! Straight Power E9 CM vs Zalman ZM500-HP PLUS

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 21identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total power
    • Straight Power E9 CM:680 W
    • ZM500-HP PLUS:500 W
  • Input current
    • Straight Power E9 CM:5 - 10 A
    • ZM500-HP PLUS:8 A
  • Power factor
    • Straight Power E9 CM:0.99
    • ZM500-HP PLUS:99
  • Combined power (+3.3V)
    • Straight Power E9 CM:160 W
    • ZM500-HP PLUS:130 W
  • Combined power (+12V)
    • Straight Power E9 CM:660 W
    • ZM500-HP PLUS:432 W
  • Combined power (+5V)
    • Straight Power E9 CM:160 W
    • ZM500-HP PLUS:130 W
  • Efficiency
    • Straight Power E9 CM:93%
    • ZM500-HP PLUS:88%
  • Number of SATA power connectors
    • Straight Power E9 CM:9
    • ZM500-HP PLUS:2

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Comparison of Straight Power E9 CM, ZM500-HP PLUS
67 specifications
Power9 differ
Total powerDiffers680 W500 W
Peak powerKnown for one750 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentDiffers5 - 10 A8 A
Maximum input current (@110V)Differs+12V1,+12V2,+12V3,+12V4,+3.3V,+5V,+5Vsb,-12V+12V1,+12V2,+3.3V,+5V,+5Vsb,-12V
Power factorDiffers0.9999
Combined power (+3.3V)Differs160 W130 W
Combined power (+12V)Differs660 W432 W
Combined power (+5V)Differs160 W130 W
Max output current (+12V)Known for one55 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)Known for one28 AUnknown — not stated by the source
EfficiencyDiffers93%88%
Hold timeKnown for one19 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Power protection featuresDiffersOver current, Over power, Over voltage, Overheating, Short circuit, Under voltageOver current, Over voltage, Overheating, Short circuit, Under voltage
Combined power (-12V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 W
Combined power (+5Vsb)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of SATA power connectorsDiffers92
PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin)Differs41
CPU P4 connector (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance2 differ
80 PLUS certificationDiffers80 PLUS Gold80 PLUS Bronze
ATX versionDiffers2.312.3
EPS versionKnown for one2.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one23.6 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Fan diameterDiffers13.5 cm12 cm
Fan speedKnown for one1390Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSide
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
CertificationDiffersCE, CB, TÜV, Semko (S)CB, CEE, FCC
Weight & dimensions2 differ
DepthDiffers160 mm165 mm
WeightDiffers2.66 kg2.79 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one3.08 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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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