CONCLUSION

    The Pure Power 12 850W ATX 3.1 model by be quiet! was officially released today and well, it’s a fine addition in their power supply lines. Yes, I am fully aware that non-modular models are not quite as popular as fully or even semi modular ones but if you’re looking for good performance, the latest 12V-2x6 power connector, low noise levels and most state of the art technologies around this unit delivers just that. I was surprised to see that be quiet! has used a more relaxed fan curve (compared to previous models) which means that even at full load the unit shouldn’t climb over 40dBA and that’s actually very good (at roughly 75% load the unit didn’t even surpass 35dBA). Finally, as with past models using Taiwanese capacitors may not look great to some consumers (certainly not as good as Japanese ones) but the generous 10-year limited warranty be quiet! provides with the Pure Power 12 ATX 3.1 line of PSUs should be enough to take their minds off that (besides, I’ve never had issues with Teapo capacitors).

    Unfortunately, since the Pure Power 12 ATX 3.1 line by be quiet! was released today availability is still an issue and yes, this includes the 850W model. For now, I can only state the MSRP which is set at USD114.90/114.90Euros for the Pure Power 12 850W ATX 3.1 model, a price which is very balanced for this product. At the end of the day the new Pure Power 12 ATX 3.1 may not be the best money can buy but it does offer a very good price/performance ratio and for that it certainly deserves the Golden Award.

PROS

- Good Build Quality
- Solid Rail Stability
- ATX 3.1 & PCIe 5.1 (12V-2x6 Connector)
- 80 Plus Gold Certified
- Electrical Protections (OCP/OVP/SCP/SIP/OPP/UVP/OTP)
- Strong +12V Rail (70.8A)
- Low Noise Levels
- 10 Year Limited Warranty

CONS

- Current Availability
- Non Modular Model (For Some)
- Taiwanese Capacitors (For Some)