What it is
The be quiet! PURE POWER 12 650W is a mid-range ATX 3.1 power supply unit with 80 PLUS Gold efficiency, able to deliver up to 650 watts of continuous power. It supports PCIe 5.1 connections and uses a single 12cm active fan for cooling.
Who it's for
This power supply suits desktop users who need reliable, efficient power for mid to high-end systems, including those with newer graphics cards requiring PCIe 5.1 connectors.
Why it's good
It balances energy efficiency and quiet operation with an active cooling fan, while its ATX form factor fits most standard cases. The 80 PLUS Gold rating indicates solid power efficiency, helping keep electricity costs and heat output down.
When to choose it
Pick this model if your system’s combined power draw is below 650W and you want a PSU that supports recent standards like PCIe 5.1 without upgrading unnecessarily. Suitable for standard ATX builds where moderate noise levels are important.
Specifications
| Cooling | |
|---|---|
| Fan diameter | 12 cm |
| Number of fans | 1 fan(s) |
| Cooling type | Active |
| Performance | |
| On/off switch | Yes |
| Power supply unit (PSU) form factor | ATX |
| 80 PLUS certification | 80 PLUS Gold |
| Purpose | PC |
| ATX version | 3.1 |
| EPS version | 2.92 |
| Noise level | 18.2 dB |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 100000 h |
| Bearing technology | Rifle |
| Design | |
| 80 PLUS certification | 80 PLUS Gold |
| Product colour | Black |
| Fan diameter | 12 cm |
| On/off switch | Yes |
| Number of fans | 1 fan(s) |
| Cooling type | Active |
| Power | |
| Total power | 650 W |
| Maximum input current (@220V) | 5 A |
| Peak power | 720 W |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power factor | 0.98 |
| Power Factor Correction (PFC) type | Active |
| Maximum input current (@110V) | 10 A |
| Combined power (+3.3V) | 120 W |
| Combined power (+12V) | 650 W |
| Combined power (+5V) | 120 W |
| Combined power (-12V) | 3.6 W |
| Combined power (+5Vsb) | 15 W |
| Max output current (+3.3V) | 20 A |
| Max output current (+12V1) | 54.1 A |
| Max output current (+5V) | 20 A |
| Max output current (-12V) | 0.3 A |
| Max output current (+5Vsb) | 3 A |
| Power protection features | Over current, Over power, Over voltage, Overheating, Short circuit, Surge & inrush protection (SIP), Under voltage |
| Hold time | 16.86 ms |
| Efficiency | 91% |
| Number of +12V rail(s) | 1 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Motherboard power cable length | 55 cm |
| SATA power cable length | 500,650,800 mm |
| Peripheral (Molex) power cable length | 800 mm |
| PCI Express power cable length | 60 cm |
| CPU power cable length | 60 cm |
| Motherboard power connector | 20+4 pin ATX |
| Number of SATA power connectors | 5 |
| Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin) | 1 |
| PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin) | 2 |
| CPU P4 connector (4-pin) | 1 |
| CPU power connector (4+4 pin) | Yes |
| Cabling type | Non-Modular |
| PCI Express power connectors (12-pin) | 1 |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 90% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 95% |
| Technical details | |
| Shipping (inner) case width | 34.5 cm |
| Shipping (inner) case net weight | 18.1 kg |
| Shipping (inner) case length | 42 cm |
| Shipping (inner) case height | 41.3 cm |
| Products per shipping (inner) case | 6 pc(s) |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR, ErP, Triman |
| Warranty period | 10 year(s) |
| Compliance certificates | CB, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UKCA, WEEE, cTUVus |
| Packaging content | |
| Cables included | AC |
| Cable tie(s) included | Yes |
| Screws included | Yes |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 86 mm |
| Depth | 160 mm |
| Height | 150 mm |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Packaging data | |
| Cables included | AC |
| Screws included | Yes |
| Package depth | 320 mm |
| Package width | 133 mm |
| Package height | 210 mm |
| Package weight | 2.8 kg |
| Certificates | |
| 80 PLUS certification | 80 PLUS Gold |
| Logistics data | |
| Shipping (inner) case width | 34.5 cm |
| Shipping (inner) case net weight | 18.1 kg |
| Shipping (inner) case length | 42 cm |
| Shipping (inner) case height | 41.3 cm |
| Products per shipping (inner) case | 6 pc(s) |
| Other features | |
| Screws included | Yes |
Contact Creative Systems to verify compatibility, current stock, and any alternative power supply options before placing your order.