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700W System Power 9 PSU
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600W System Power 9 PSU
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500W System Power 9 PSU
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400W System Power 9 PSU
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Be Quiet System Power 9 Power Supplies

The be quiet! System Power 9 offers renowned be quiet! reliability and quietness for price-conscious PC builders.

Features

  1. Rock-solid stability with 2 strong 12V-rails
  2. 80 PLUS Bronze efficiency (up to 89%)
  3. Temperature-controlled 120mm fan reduces system noise
  4. Complete suite of top safety features
  5. 3-year manufacturer’s warranty

System Power 9 is equipped with a temperature-controlled 120mm fan. It provides you with the low noise operation that be quiet! is famous for, built into an entry-level system.

80 PLUS BRONZE CERTIFICATION

The 80 PLUS Bronze certification is convincing evidence of this PSU’s efficient and power saving operation. It is a remarkable achievement for this class of PSU, realising an efficiency rating of up to 89%.

HIGH PERFORMANCE FOR YOUR SYSTEM

System Power 9 provides stable and dependable power for CPU and GPU. It is equipped with 2 independent 12V-rails and supports several graphics cards with 4 PCI express connectors for powerful GPUs.

INNOVATIVE DC-TO-DC CONVERSION

The PSU is equipped with DC-to-DC conversion for tight voltage regulation, even under heavy cross-loading conditions. This ensures reliable operation and makes it ready for the next generation of processors and graphics cards.

HIGH-QUALITY CABLE DESIGN

System Power 9 comes with full high-quality black sleeved cables that add a touch of class to any PC system.

COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION

Top component protection with a full suite of safety functions, including OCP, OVP, OPP, OTP UVP and SCP, which provide the ultimate in secure operation.

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SpecificationsBN245BN246BN247BN248
ModelSystem Power 9 400W System Power 9 500W System Power 9 600W System Power 9 700W
Power Output400W 500W 600W 700W
Form FactorATX ATX ATX ATX
Form factor EPS 12VVersion 2.92 Version 2.92 Version 2.92 Version 2.92
ModularWired Wired Wired Wired
+3.3V (A)24 24 24 24
+5V (A)15 15 15 15
+12V1 (A)22 24 28 33
+12V2 (A)18 20 22 25
-12V (A)0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
+5Vsb (A)3 3 3 3
Max. combined power 12V (W)384 456 576 672
Max. combined power 3.3V + 5V (W)103 110 120 130
Hold-up time at 100% load (ms)17 (@75%) 17 (@75%) 17 (@75%) 17 (@75%)
Power good signal100 - 500ms 100 - 500ms 100 - 500ms 100 - 500ms
Voltage (Vac)200 - 240 200 - 240 200 - 240 200 - 240
Frequency (Hz)50 50 50 50
Input current (A)4 6 6 6
PFCactive active active active
Power factor at 100% load
0.95
0.95
0.95
0.95
Compliant to Intel C6/C7Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power consumption in standby (W)<0.15 <0.15 <0.15 <0.15
Average life time (h / 25°C)100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Operating temperature up to (°C)40 40 40 40
80 PLUS certificationBronze Bronze Bronze Bronze
Efficiency (%) at 230V, 20% load86 87 87 88
Efficiency (%) at 230V, 50% load89 89 89 89
Efficiency (%) at 230V, 100% load88 86 86 86
ATX-Motherboard (20+4-pin)1 1 1 1
P4+4 (CPU)1 1 1 1
PCI-e 6+2-pin (GPU)2 2 4 4
PATA (molex)2 2 2 2
SATA5 6 6 6
CoolingFanned Fanned Fanned Fanned
Noise Level (20% load)9.5 dBA 11.1 dBA 9.2 dBA 10.6 dBA
Noise Level (50% load)10.4 dBA 13.6 dBA 12.8 dBA 15.4 dBA
Noise Level (max)18.6 dBA 28.2 dBA 31.2 dBA 31.7 dBA
ProtectionOCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OTP, OPP, SIP OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OTP, OPP, SIP OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OTP, OPP, SIP OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OTP, OPP, SIP
SafetyCE, CB, TÜV, RCM (Australia) CE, CB, TÜV, RCM (Australia) CE, CB, TÜV, RCM (Australia) CE, CB, TÜV, RCM (Australia)
Warranty36 months 36 months 36 months 36 months
EAN barcode4260052186046 4260052186053 4260052186060 4260052186077
SpecificationsBN245BN246BN247BN248
ModelSystem Power 9 400W System Power 9 500W System Power 9 600W System Power 9 700W
Power Output400W 500W 600W 700W
Form FactorATX
Form factor EPS 12VVersion 2.92
ModularWired
+3.3V (A)24
+5V (A)15
+12V1 (A)22 24 28 33
+12V2 (A)18 20 22 25
-12V (A)0.3
+5Vsb (A)3
Max. combined power 12V (W)384 456 576 672
Max. combined power 3.3V + 5V (W)103 110 120 130
Hold-up time at 100% load (ms)17 (@75%)
Power good signal100 - 500ms
Voltage (Vac)200 - 240
Frequency (Hz)50
Input current (A)4 6
PFCactive
Power factor at 100% load
0.95
Compliant to Intel C6/C7Yes
Power consumption in standby (W)<0.15
Average life time (h / 25°C)100,000
Operating temperature up to (°C)40
80 PLUS certificationBronze
Efficiency (%) at 230V, 20% load86 87 88
Efficiency (%) at 230V, 50% load89
Efficiency (%) at 230V, 100% load88 86
ATX-Motherboard (20+4-pin)1
P4+4 (CPU)1
PCI-e 6+2-pin (GPU)2 4
PATA (molex)2
SATA5 6
CoolingFanned
Noise Level (20% load)9.5 dBA 11.1 dBA 9.2 dBA 10.6 dBA
Noise Level (50% load)10.4 dBA 13.6 dBA 12.8 dBA 15.4 dBA
Noise Level (max)18.6 dBA 28.2 dBA 31.2 dBA 31.7 dBA
ProtectionOCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OTP, OPP, SIP
SafetyCE, CB, TÜV, RCM (Australia)
Warranty36 months
EAN barcode4260052186046 4260052186053 4260052186060 4260052186077

Product Resources

FAQ

  • Do high wattage power supplies cost more to run?

    No - the rated wattage of a power supply refers to the maximum amount of power it can deliver at full load, not how much power it uses. More powerful PSUs will consume around the same amount of power as lower powered power supplies in any given PC system, so your electricity bill will not be higher when using a more powerful power supply!

    The best way to reduce your electricity bill when using your PC is to use a more efficient power supply or make your PC consume less power by removing components which are not needed, such as extra drives and expansion cards, or by choosing a cooler-running processor or graphics card.

  • My brand new power supply doesn’t work! Am I doing something wrong?

    It’s possible that the power supply may be faulty, but here are some simple things to check. Firstly, a power supply will not work if you simply plug it in and flick the switch. The power supply will only turn on if you connect it to a working motherboard and associated items (processor, memory, video card, etc). It is actually the motherboard which tells the power supply when to switch on.

    Secondly (if applicable), check the voltage is set correctly to 115/230 volts depending on what country you are in. Thirdly, if possible it would be good to try the power supply in another PC to see if it works, or try another power supply in your PC to see if that works. You can then tell whether it is the power supply which is faulty or the actual PC itself. If all else fails, please contact us for further support, and/or return details.

  • Why should I buy a whole new PSU when I could just replace the noisy fan in my existing one?

    Virtually all the noise generated by a PC power supply originates from the cooling fan inside it, so simply replacing the fan with a quiet fan may seem an obvious way to go. However, if you are thinking about attempting this operation, please bear the following points in mind:

    • Your existing power supply will be designed to run with a specific amount of airflow in order to adequately cool the components inside and reducing the airflow may lead to overheating and damage to the power supply and/or PC.
    • All PC power supplies contain very high voltages and even with the power disconnected, the voltages stored in the capacitors can be easily enough to kill. It is not recommended to take the cover off any PC power supply for this reason unless you are absolutely confident of your own ability. Because of the grave dangers involved, all PC power supplies by law carry a warning label forbidding removal of the power supply case.
    • There will be no standard PC fan connector inside the power supply to use to connect a replacement fan, and it would probably have to be soldered directly into the PCB inside the power supply, or have a specialist power connector attached. This can be a tricky operation to say the least.

    Please consider the above points very carefully before proceeding with an operation to replace the fan in your existing power supply!

  • What is PFC (Power Factor Correction)?

    If you are interested in being “green” and saving the planet, you might like to read a short explanation of how our power supplies can save energy using Active PFC (Power Factor Correction), not to be confused with Power Conversion Efficiency which is also very good in most of our PSUs. “Power Factor” is a measure of how efficiently electrical power is consumed. Ideally, Power Factor would be 1 (or 100%) and known as unity.

    Unfortunately in the real world, Power Factor is reduced by highly inductive loads down to values of 0.7 (70%) or less. This induction is caused by equipment such as small electric motors, fans, fluorescent lighting ballasts and transformers such as those in PSUs. This is bad news for the electricity generating companies who can impose a surcharge on heavy users if they have a consistently low Power Factor, as more electricity has to be produced to make up the shortfall.

    Power Factor Correction (PFC) is used in some equipment to minimise the inductive component of the electrical current. This helps to reduce the losses in the electrical supply to that equipment. Power Factor Correction capacitors are normally used to reduce induction in an electrical load, which minimises wasted energy and hence improves the efficiency of a company and reduces electricity costs.

    It is not usually practical to reach unity, i.e. Power Factor 1, and it seems that most electricity supply companies accept consumers having a Power Factor as low as 0.94 (94%) without imposing a surcharge. Unfortunately most of the cheap (and not so cheerful) PSUs tend to have a Passive PF as low as 0.75 or 75% which in a large office can lead to a PF surcharge.

    However, the good news is that most of Quiet PC’s PSUs implement a system known as Active PFC which involves some clever electronics. This means that their power factor (PF) can be as high as 0.94 or 94% (at full load), while harmful harmonic frequencies are reduced to well below legal requirements. So by using our products, you can be happy in the knowledge that you are doing your bit to save the planet!

  • How do I know what size of wattage power supply I need?

    The best answer we can give to this question is to go ahead and take an intelligent “guesstimate”! There are no hard and fast rules about what size of power supply any given PC needs as a minimum. Our advice would be that if you are replacing an existing power supply, then consider a new one at least of the same wattage as the old one. In addition, if you wish to build in a “safety margin” to allow for reliable running and possible future upgrades, consider adding 100-200 watts to the rating of your existing unit.

    If you are building a new PC, most customers now buy a power supply rated in the region of 500-800 watts depending primarily on the performance level of their graphics card(s) and number of drives to be installed. But in any event if you are unsure about which power supply would be best for your PC then please do contact us by phone or email and we will be happy to give you a specific recommendation based on your budget.

  • My new PSU came with a 24-pin connector but my motherboard needs 20 pins! Do I need an adaptor cable?

    We receive many customer enquiries about this. In fact, most of the 24-pin compatible power supplies we sell come with special motherboard connectors which can be converted to 20-pins with no additional conversion cables. All you need to do is look carefully at the connector and you will see that the end four pins can be slid off, turning the connector into a 20-pin compatible one (see below) - easy when you know how!

    Image showing how to change a power supply’s 24-pin motherboard connector into a 20-pin connector by unclipping the end four-pin block
    Image showing how to change a power supply’s 24-pin motherboard connector into a 20-pin connector by unclipping the end four-pin block
  • What do the PSU safety protection abbreviations mean?

    There are many possible safety protections a PSU can have. Below is a list of what each abbreviation means. Please note, not all PSUs have all safety protections.

    More information on certification marks can be found here.

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