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be quiet! Straight Power 12 1000W vs Seasonic VERTEX GX-850

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Key differences

  • be quiet! Straight Power 12 1000W has higher Wattage (1000 W vs 850 W)
  • Seasonic VERTEX GX-850 has lower PSU length (140 mm vs 160 mm)
  • be quiet! Straight Power 12 1000W has higher SATA connectors (9 vs 8)

Full spec comparison

Spec
be quiet! Straight Power 12 1000W
Seasonic VERTEX GX-850
Power
Wattage1000 W850 W
Efficiency rating80 Plus Platinum80 Plus Gold
ATX versionATX 3.0ATX 3.0
Modular cablingFully modularFully modular
Form factorATXATX
12V rail designSingle 12VSingle +12V
Connectors & Build
PCIe / GPU connectors1× 12VHPWR, 4× 8-pin4× 8-pin + 12VHPWR
CPU power connectors2× 8-pin (4+4)2× 8-pin
SATA connectors98
Fan size135 mm135 mm
PSU length160 mm140 mm
Zero-RPM fan modeYesYes
Warranty10 years10 years

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be quiet! Straight Power 12 1000W

Seasonic VERTEX GX-850

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