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be quiet! Straight Power E9 vs Hiditec PSX 500W

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 7identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total power
    • Straight Power E9:400 W
    • PSX 500W:500 W
  • AC input voltage
    • Straight Power E9:100 - 240 V
    • PSX 500W:115 - 230 V
  • Max output current (+3.3V)
    • Straight Power E9:24 A
    • PSX 500W:18 A
  • Max output current (+12V)
    • Straight Power E9:32 A
    • PSX 500W:16 A
  • Max output current (+5V)
    • Straight Power E9:17 A
    • PSX 500W:20 A
  • Max output current (-12V)
    • Straight Power E9:0.3 A
    • PSX 500W:0.5 A
  • Max output current (+5Vsb)
    • Straight Power E9:3 A
    • PSX 500W:2.5 A
  • Number of SATA power connectors
    • Straight Power E9:5
    • PSX 500W:2

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Comparison of Straight Power E9, PSX 500W
57 specifications
Power8 differ
Total powerDiffers400 W500 W
Peak powerKnown for one450 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V115 - 230 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one3 - 6 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input current (@110V)Known for one+12V1,+12V2,+12V3,+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 one120 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (+12V)Known for one384 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (+5V)Known for one120 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+3.3V)Differs24 A18 A
Max output current (+12V)Differs32 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 one18 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+5V)Differs17 A20 A
Max output current (-12V)Differs0.3 A0.5 A
Max output current (+5Vsb)Differs3 A2.5 A
EfficiencyKnown for one92.9%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 connectorsDiffers52
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Differs42
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin)Known for one1Unknown — 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 oneNon-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
Noise levelDiffers14.6 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 one800Unknown — 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
WeightDiffers2.24 kg1.04 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one2.65 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 one13.8 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (full-load mode, 100%)Known for one14.6 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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