Be quiet! Modular 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply

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Identifiers
Model Be Quiet BN296
MPN Be Quiet BN296
Dimensions / Weight
Key Features
80 plus certificate
The efficiency certification level of a power supply or other electrical device according to the international 80 Plus standard, indicating that it meets a minimum energy‑efficiency threshold at various load levels. Typical values include Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Titanium.
80 PLUS Gold
AC input frequency
The frequency of the alternating current supplied to the device, expressed in hertz (Hz). It indicates the acceptable operating range for the electrical mains that powers the product.
50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage
The alternating current voltage range that the product accepts from its power source, expressed in volts (V). It indicates the minimum and maximum supply voltages compatible with the device.
100 - 240 V
ATX version 2.4
Bearing technology Rifle
Cables included
A list of the cable types that are supplied with the product, such as USB, HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, LAN (RJ‑45), SATA, audio or other relevant connectors.
AC,SATA
Cabling Type
The configuration of the power supply’s internal cabling, indicating whether the cables are fully modular, semi‑modular, or non‑modular. This attribute helps users understand how many cables can be detached for easier cable management and system customization.
Semi-Modular
Certification
A list of official certifications or compliance marks that the product has received from regulatory bodies, safety organizations, or industry standards groups. Each entry represents a distinct certification such as CE, FCC, RoHS, UL, or WEEE, and may include additional details like version numbers or specific test reports.
ErP, WEEE
Combined power (+12V)
The total electrical power available from the +12 V rail of a device, expressed in watts (W). This value indicates how much current can be supplied to components that rely on the +12 V supply and is useful for assessing overall system capacity or compatibility with high‑power peripherals.
384 W
Combined power (+3.3V)
The total electrical power that a device consumes or delivers, expressed in watts (W). It represents the overall energy usage of the product during operation and is useful for comparing efficiency, sizing power supplies, and estimating operating costs.
120 W
Combined power (+5Vsb)
The total electrical power supplied to the +5 V standby rail of a device, expressed in watts (W). It indicates how much energy is available for low‑power components that remain active when the main system is powered down or in standby mode.
15 W
Combined power (-12V)
The electrical power supplied to the device’s combined –12 V rail, expressed in watts (W). It indicates how much energy is available on that specific voltage line for components such as fans or auxiliary circuits.
3.6 W
Connectors 1 x 4+4-pin CPU +12V (EPS) 1 x 4-pin FDD Power 4 x 4-pin Molex 2 x 6+2-pin PCIe 5 x SATA
Cooling
The type of cooling mechanism used by a product, such as active fan‑based cooling, passive heat sinks, liquid cooling, or no active cooling. It indicates whether the device relies on airflow, conduction, or other methods to dissipate heat and helps users assess thermal performance and noise levels.
Fan
Depth
The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
160 mm
Dimensions
The pixel dimensions of a display or image, expressed as width by height (e.g., 1920x1080). It indicates how many pixels are used to render the visual content and is commonly used for monitors, TVs, smartphones, cameras, and digital images.
150mm x 160mm x 86mm (WxHxD)
Edition
A brief statement indicating the edition or version of a product, such as "Reprint", "New Edition", or a numeric edition number like "2nd edition". It identifies which specific release of the item is being referenced.
PURE POWER 11 400W CM
Efficiency
The efficiency rating expresses the percentage of input power that a product converts into useful output, indicating how well it uses energy compared to similar models. A higher value means less waste and lower operating costs.
92%
Energy Star certified Yes
EPS 12V
Indicates whether the product includes an EPS 12V power connector, which is commonly used to supply additional voltage to high‑performance computer components such as CPUs and GPUs.
Yes
Fan diameter
The linear measurement across the widest part of a fan, expressed in units such as millimeters (mm), centimeters (cm) or inches (in). It represents the overall width of the fan and is useful for determining fit, compatibility with cases, and airflow characteristics.
12 cm
Fans
The physical dimensions of a fan unit, expressed as the number of fans and their individual diameter in millimetres (e.g., "2 x 120mm"). This attribute helps users understand the cooling capacity and compatibility with cases or other components.
1 x 120mm
Floppy connector
The total count of physical connector ports present on a floppy drive or its support, indicating how many separate connections are available for power and/or data. This value helps users verify compatibility with power supplies, cables, or adapters.
1
Height
The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
86 mm
Hold time
The duration that a device or component maintains a state after an input or event, expressed in milliseconds (ms). It indicates how long the system holds a signal or condition before resetting or changing, which is useful for timing-sensitive applications such as power supplies, control circuits, and electronic devices.
28 ms
In stock
Indicates whether the product is a wire‑cut item (custom cut to size) or a stock item (pre‑cut to standard dimensions). This attribute helps buyers understand the manufacturing process and potential customization options.
N
Input current
The electrical current that a device draws from its power source, expressed in amperes (A). It indicates how much current the product consumes during normal operation and helps determine compatibility with power supplies or USB ports.
6 A
Internal +12V Rails
The count and configuration of the +12 V power rails supplied by a computer power supply unit. Common values include "Single Rail", "Dual Rail", "Quad Rail" or combinations such as "Single/Multi Rail". This attribute helps users understand how many independent +12 V outputs are available for powering components, which can affect load distribution and reliability.
Dual Rail
Manual
Indicates whether a user manual—physical or digital—is provided with the product. A value of "Yes" means that a manual is included, while a value of "No" indicates that no manual is supplied.
Yes
Master outer case height
The vertical dimension of a product’s outer enclosure measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where the overall height of the external case is relevant, including electronics, appliances, furniture and packaged goods.
24.1 cm
Master outer case length
The linear dimension of a product’s outer case measured in a standard unit such as meters, centimeters or inches. It represents the overall length from one end to the other and is used to compare the size of similar items across categories.
51.4 cm
Master outer case weight
The mass of a product’s external enclosure or shell, expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the outer case is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
14.5 kg
Master outer case width
The horizontal dimension of a product’s outer enclosure measured in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
32.6 cm
Max output current (+5Vsb)
The highest electrical current that a device can supply to its +5 Vsb power rail under normal operating conditions. This value indicates the maximum load the +5 Vsb output can handle and helps users verify compatibility with components such as fans, LEDs, or other peripherals that draw power from this rail.
3 A
Max output current (-12V)
The highest electrical current that a device can deliver from its –12 V rail under normal operating conditions, expressed in amperes (A). This value indicates the maximum output capability of the –12 V supply and helps users verify compatibility with power supplies or other components that require this voltage level.
0.3 A
Maximum Combined Output +12V
The highest electrical current that a power supply can deliver on its combined +12 V rail, expressed in amperes (A). It indicates the maximum load capacity of the +12 V output and is useful for comparing power supplies or determining if a unit can meet the needs of high‑power components.
32 A
Modular
Indicates whether a product supports modular components or systems, such as modular power supplies, network switches, or other hardware that can be expanded or replaced with compatible modules.
Yes
Modularity
Indicates the type of modularity a product offers, such as full modular, hybrid modular, or fully wired. The value describes how components can be added, removed, or replaced independently within the system.
Hybrid Modular
Motherboard Connector
The total number of electrical contacts in the ATX main power connector that supplies a computer system with power. Common values are 20+4‑pin (24 pins) and 24‑pin, indicating the standard ATX power interface used by motherboards and power supplies.
20+4-pin
Motherboard power cable length
The linear distance that the motherboard power cable covers, expressed with a standard unit of length such as meters, centimeters or inches. It represents the total usable length available to connect the motherboard to its power supply and other components.
45 cm
Number of sata power connectors
The total count of SATA power connectors available on a power supply or motherboard. It indicates how many physical SATA power ports can be used to connect storage devices such as hard drives, SSDs, or optical drives. The value is an integer and helps users determine the expansion capacity for SATA-based storage.
5
Package depth
The linear measurement from front to back or top to bottom of a product’s packaging, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the packaged item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
240 mm
Package Height
The vertical dimension of a product’s packaging measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and helps customers assess how tall the package will be when stored or shipped.
96 mm
Package type
The form of packaging used for a product, such as box, blister pack, bag, or pallet. It indicates how the item is contained and protected during shipping and storage.
Retail
Package width
The horizontal measurement of a product’s packaging, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the package is from one side to the other and helps customers assess fit for storage, shipping, or display.
210 mm
Pci express power cable length
The linear distance that a PCI Express power cable covers, expressed with a length unit such as meters, centimeters or inches. It represents the total usable length of the cable for connecting a power supply to a motherboard or other PCI Express device.
50 cm
PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin)
The total count of power connectors that use the PCI Express (6+2 pin) configuration on a device, such as a computer or power supply unit. This value indicates how many separate power connections are available for components that require PCIe power delivery.
2
Peak power
The maximum electrical power that a product can draw or deliver during its operation, expressed in watts (W). It represents the highest instantaneous power requirement or output of the device and is useful for sizing power supplies, ensuring compatibility with outlets, and estimating peak energy consumption.
450 W
Power factor
The ratio of real power to apparent power in an electrical system, expressed as a dimensionless number typically between 0 and 1. It indicates how efficiently the device converts electrical energy into useful work; values closer to 1 mean less reactive power and higher efficiency.
0.99
Power Factor Correction (PFC) type
Indicates whether a power supply unit implements Power‑Factor Correction (PFC) technology, which improves electrical efficiency and reduces harmonic distortion. The value is typically "Active" for units that include active PFC circuitry or "Passive" for those without it.
Active
Power protection features
A comma‑separated list of the electrical protection mechanisms built into a device, such as overcurrent, overload, short circuit, under voltage, and overheating safeguards. The attribute indicates which protective features are present to protect the equipment and connected components from abnormal power conditions.
Over current, Over power, Over voltage, Overheating, Short circuit, Under voltage
Power supply unit (PSU) form factor
The physical configuration or design of a power supply unit, such as ATX, TFX, SFX, or 1U. It indicates the dimensions and mounting options that determine compatibility with computer cases and other hardware.
ATX
Purpose
The purpose indicates the primary function or intended use of a product, such as "Notebook", "Gaming", or "Server". It helps customers quickly identify whether the item matches their needs and can be used for filtering or categorization across different product categories.
PC
RoHS compliance
Indicates whether the product is manufactured in accordance with the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive, which limits the use of certain hazardous materials in electrical and electronic equipment.
Yes
Safety
A list of safety and regulatory certifications that a product complies with, such as CE, UL, FCC, or other regional standards.
CE, CB, TÜV, FCC, cTUVus, RCM, BSMI, CU, CCC
SATA power cable length
The linear distance that a SATA power cable can cover, expressed in a standard unit of length such as millimetres (mm), centimetres (cm) or inches. It represents the total usable length of the cable for connecting a SATA power connector to a device.
450,600,750 mm
Screws included
Indicates whether the product comes with the necessary screws included in the package. A value of "Yes" means that screws are supplied, allowing the user to assemble or secure the item immediately after unpacking; a value of "No" means no screws are provided and must be purchased separately.
Yes
SLI/CrossFire
Indicates whether the product supports NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire technology, allowing multiple graphics cards to work together for increased performance.
Yes
Sustainability certificates
A list of environmental, safety or quality certifications that a product has obtained from recognized authorities. Typical entries include RoHS, ENERGY STAR, CE, WEEE, TCO Certified, FCC, and other industry‑specific standards.
RoHS, ENERGY STAR
Total Power
The maximum electrical power that a product can consume or deliver during its operation, expressed in watts (W). It represents the peak power requirement or output of the device and is useful for sizing power supplies, estimating energy usage, and comparing performance across similar products.
400 W
Weight
The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
1.94 kg
Width
The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
150 mm
Be Quiet
Be Quiet is a German computer hardware company that produces power supplies, cases, and cooling solutions for personal computers. The company was founded in 2002 by Rolf Seitz and Jochen Goller.