With the announcement of Power Zone 2 1200W and Pure Power 13 M 1200W, be quiet! is expanding its power supply portfolio specifically for powerful gaming PCs and professional workstations. Both models deliver enormous power reserves, are designed for current and future hardware generations and remain true to the brand essence: high efficiency and exceptionally quiet operation. The new 1200 watt power supply units are clearly positioned in the upper performance segment and are aimed at systems with high-end graphics cards and power-hungry CPUs.
- Two new 1200 watt power supply units for high-end gaming and workstations
- ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compatibility for current graphics cards
- High efficiency classes with semi-passive, quiet cooling
- 10-year manufacturer’s warranty and fully modular cable management
Power Zone 2 1200W: Maximum efficiency and modern gaming orientation
The Power Zone 2 1200W marks the return of the gaming-oriented Power Zone series and clearly focuses on uncompromising performance. With 80 PLUS Platinum and Cybenetics Platinum certification, the power supply unit achieves an efficiency of up to 94.3 percent. This not only lowers energy consumption, but also reduces waste heat in the system – a decisive factor for high-performance builds. The semi-passive cooling with zero RPM mode ensures that the fan stops completely at low to medium loads.
If the load increases, a 140 mm Pure Wings 3 fan takes over the cooling. This fan deliberately continues to run for a few minutes after intensive use in order to avoid frequent start-stop cycles and increase the service life. The power supply unit is also future-proof in technical terms: two native 12V 2×6 connections with 90-degree angle plugs each supply up to 600 W for current high-end graphics cards. This is supplemented by additional PCIe 6+2 pin connections. A powerful single 12 V rail with 100 A and high-quality voltage converters guarantee a stable supply even under full load. Fully modular, flexible ribbon cables also make installation easier and ensure a tidy system.
Pure Power 13 M 1200W: Quiet power for versatile high-end systems
With the Pure Power 13 M 1200W, the popular mainstream series also receives a real performance upgrade. Despite the slightly lower 80 PLUS Gold certification, the power supply unit achieves an efficiency of up to 93.5 percent and thus remains at a very high level. The focus is clearly on a balanced overall package of performance, stability and quiet operation. The temperature-controlled, semi-passive cooling with a 120 mm be-quiet! fan keeps the noise level pleasantly low, even at higher loads.
Technically, the Pure Power 13 M is also fully ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compliant. A native 12V 2×6 connector provides up to 600 W for modern graphics cards, while four additional PCIe 6+2 pin connectors ensure broad compatibility. The proven combination of LLC, SR and DC/DC topology ensures precise voltage regulation and high stability. A powerful single 12 V rail with 100 A provides sufficient reserves for high-performance CPUs and GPUs. Thanks to fully modular cable management, the interior of the housing remains clearly arranged.
Conclusion: Two powerful power supplies for different requirements
With Power Zone 2 1200W and Pure Power 13 M 1200W, be quiet! covers two clearly defined areas of application. The Power Zone 2 is aimed at enthusiasts looking for maximum efficiency and state-of-the-art features, while the Pure Power 13 M offers a particularly balanced and quiet overall package. Both power supplies come with a 10-year warranty. The Power Zone 2 1200W will be available from January 27 for 229.90 euros, the Pure Power 13 M 1200W will follow from February 10 at an RRP of 214.90 euros.
