be quiet! System Power 8

be quiet! System Power 8

Model System Power 8Part no. BN242EAN 8809481929662

57 specifications
  • Noise30.1 dB
  • Weight1.82 kg
  • ColourBlack
  • Total power500 W
  • Motherboard power connector20+4 pin ATX
  • PurposePC
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Overview

Noise
30.1 dB
Weight
1.82 kg
Colour
Black
Total power
500 W
Motherboard power connector
20+4 pin ATX
Purpose
PC
Brand
be quiet!
Model
System Power 8
Part numbers
BN242, BN241, BN240
EAN / UPC
8809481929662, 4260052184363, 4260052184356, 4260052184370
Also known as
be quiet! System Power 8 power supply unit 500 W 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black

Specifications

57 specifications in 9 groups

Power

SpecificationValue
Total power500 W
AC input voltage200 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 Hz
Input current4 A
Power factor0.98
Power Factor Correction (PFC) typeActive
Combined power (+3.3V)110 W
Combined power (+12V)456 W
Combined power (+5V)110 W
Combined power (-12V)3.6 W
Combined power (+5Vsb)15 W
Max output current (+3.3V)24 A
Max output current (+12V)38 A
Max output current (+12V1)24 A
Max output current (+12V2)20 A
Max output current (+5V)15 A
Max output current (-12V)0.3 A
Max output current (+5Vsb)3 A
Efficiency87%
Hold time18 ms
Power protection featuresOver current, Over power, Over voltage, Overheating, Short circuit, Under voltage

Ports & interfaces

SpecificationValue
Motherboard power connector20+4 pin ATX
Number of PATA power connectors2
Number of SATA power connectors6
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)0
PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin)2
CPU power connector (4+4 pin)Yes
Cabling typeNon-Modular

Performance

SpecificationValue
PurposePC
Power supply unit (PSU) form factorATX
80 PLUS certification80 PLUS
ATX version2.4
Noise level30.1 dB
Bearing technologySleeve
Mean time between failures (MTBF)100000 h

Design

SpecificationValue
Product colourBlack
Cooling typeActive
Fan diameter12 cm
Number of fans1 fan(s)
Fan speed2100
Fan locationTop
On/off switchYes

Certificates

SpecificationValue
Compliance certificatesRoHS
CertificationCE, CB, TÜV, RCM, CU

Weight & dimensions

SpecificationValue
Width150 mm
Depth140 mm
Height86 mm
Weight1.82 kg

Packaging data

SpecificationValue
Package width97 mm
Package depth195 mm
Package height268 mm
Package weight2.17 kg
Package typeBox

Technical details

SpecificationValue
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR

Other features

SpecificationValue
Noise level (silent mode, <30%)15.5 dB
Noise level (quiet mode, 50%)16.4 dB
Noise level (full-load mode, 100%)30.1 dB

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