Be quiet System Power 9 500W 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply
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Price updated on: 15-08-2023 02:43:55 | Identifiers | |
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| Model | Be Quiet BN246 |
| MPN | Be Quiet T380699 |
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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.
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80 PLUS Bronze |
| ATX version | 2.4 |
| Bearing technology | Sleeve |
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Case colour The colour or combination of colours that a product’s outer shell or enclosure is available in, expressed as common names such as "Black", "Silver" or comma‑separated lists like "Black, White". It indicates the visual appearance of the case for consumers.
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Black |
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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.
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456 W |
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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.
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110 W |
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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.
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15 W |
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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.
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3.6 W |
| Connectors | 1 x 4+4-pin ATX 12V 2 x 4-pin Molex 2 x 6+2-pin PCIe 6 x SATA |
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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.
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Fan |
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CPU Connectors The total count of physical power connector sockets on a computer that supply voltage to the central processing unit (CPU). Common types include 4‑pin ATX, 8‑pin EPS, and 12V CPU connectors. This value indicates how many separate power connections are available for the CPU, helping users determine compatibility with power supplies and motherboard configurations.
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1 x 4+4-pin ATX12V |
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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.
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140 mm |
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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.
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150 x 140 x 86 (WxHxD) |
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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.
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System Power 9 |
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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.
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Yes |
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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.
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1 x 120mm |
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Frequency Range The span of frequencies, expressed in hertz (Hz), that a device can operate within or respond to. It may be given as a single value, a numeric range (e.g., "20 000‑50 000 Hz"), or an open‑ended interval such as "2.4 GHz+" indicating the lower bound only.
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50 Hz |
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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.
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86 mm |
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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.
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17 ms |
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Illumination Indicates whether a product has illumination or lighting capability. The value is "Yes" if the product includes any form of light source (LED, back‑lit display, built‑in lamp, etc.) and "No" otherwise.
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No |
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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.
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Dual Rail |
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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.
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3 A |
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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.
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0.3 A |
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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.
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38 A |
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Maximum Efficiency at 230Vac The highest percentage of input electrical power that a device can convert into usable output power when operating on 230 V alternating current. It indicates the peak energy conversion performance and helps consumers compare how efficiently different models use electricity.
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89 % |
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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.
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No |
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Modular cables Indicates the type of cable configuration a power supply offers: fully modular, semi‑modular, or non‑modular. A value of "Modular" means all cables can be detached and reconnected; "Semi‑Modular" indicates that some cables are detachable while others remain permanently wired; "No" (or "Non‑Modular") signifies that all cables are fixed to the unit.
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No |
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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.
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Fully Wired |
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Molex connectors The total count of Molex power connector ports present on a product, expressed as an integer without units. This value indicates how many Molex interfaces are available for connecting peripherals or components that require this type of connection.
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2 |
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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.
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20+4-pin |
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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.
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55 cm |
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Motherboard Power Connectors The pin configuration of the power connector(s) used by a motherboard, expressed as a textual description such as "4 + 8-Pin" or "4-Pin x 2". It indicates how many pins are present in each connector and whether multiple connectors are required for proper operation.
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4 + 4-Pin |
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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.
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6 |
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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.
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Retail |
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PCI-E Pin Type The arrangement of pins on a PCI‑Express connector, indicating how many power and data pins are present (e.g., "6+2-Pin", "8-Pin", "12+4-Pin"). This attribute helps determine compatibility with motherboards, GPUs, or other expansion cards that require specific pin counts for proper operation.
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6+2-Pin |
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Power The electrical power rating of a product, expressed in watts (W). It indicates how much energy the device consumes during operation or how much power it can deliver to connected equipment.
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500 W |
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Power factor The ratio of real power to apparent power in an electrical system, expressed as a unit‑less number between 0 and 1. It indicates how efficiently the device converts supplied voltage into useful work; values closer to 1 mean less reactive power and higher efficiency.
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0.95 |
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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.
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Active |
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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.
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Over current, Over power, Over voltage, Overheating, Short circuit, Under voltage |
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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.
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ATX |
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Safety A list of safety and regulatory certifications that a product complies with, such as CE, UL, FCC, or other regional standards.
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CE / CB / TUV / RCM / CU |
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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.
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350,550 mm |
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SLI/CrossFire Indicates whether the product supports NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire technology, allowing multiple graphics cards to work together for increased performance.
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Yes |
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Standards A list of formal recognitions, compliance marks, or industry standards that a product meets. Each entry may be a single certification (e.g., "RoHS", "CE") or a group of related certifications separated by commas (e.g., "CE, FCC, RoHS"). The attribute captures all applicable regulatory, environmental, safety, and quality approvals for the item.
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OCP / OVP / UVP / SCP / OTP / OPP |
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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.
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RoHS, ENERGY STAR |
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Voltage The electrical potential difference that a device is designed to accept from its power source, expressed in volts (V). It indicates the nominal operating voltage for the product and helps users verify compatibility with local mains or battery supplies.
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200 ~ 240 VAC |
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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.
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1.92 kg |
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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.
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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.
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.







