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Article number: BN297
PURE POWER 11 CM
500WExceptionally Quiet, Superior Reliability, Great Value
Pure Power 11 CM 500W offers peerless dependability and best-in-class features. Whether you’re assembling a very quiet system, upgrading an existing PC, or building a multi-GPU gaming system, your build will benefit from this PSU that simply has the best combination of features at a very popular price.
- 80 PLUS® Gold efficiency (up to 92%)
- Two strong 12V-rails
- Stable operation thanks to Active Clamp and Synchronous Rectifier (SR) technology
- DC-to-DC conversion for even tighter voltage regulation under heavy cross-loading conditions
- Silence-optimized 120mm be quiet! fan
- Multi-GPU support with two PCIe connectors
- Full suite of top safety features
- 5-year manufacturer’s warranty
Characteristics
80 PLUS® GOLD CERTIFICATION
Very high operating efficiencyPure Power 11 CM 500W is certified 80 PLUS Gold with an efficiency rating of up to 92% – a truly outstanding level for this class of PSU. The most compelling benefit: lower power consumption and consequently lower costs, and cooler, quieter operation.
POWER AND COMPATIBILITY FOR YOUR SYSTEM
The best combination of features and performance at a very popular pricePure Power 11 CM offers 500W of continuous power with two independent 12 V rails for signal stability and two PCI express connectors for powerful GPU systems. It is suited to very quiet systems, for upgrading or building multimedia or powerful GPU systems.
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
DC-to-DC, Active Clamp and Synchronous RectifierThe use of Active Clamp and Synchronous Rectifier technologies provides very stable operation. The PSU is equipped with DC-to-DC conversion for even tighter voltage regulation under heavy cross-loading conditions. This ensures secure operation for next generation processors and graphics cards.
EXCEPTIONALLY SILENT OPERATION
Achieved by a silence-optimized 120mm be quiet! fanThe silence-optimized 120mm be quiet! fan is thermally governed to strike the best balance between effective cooling and quietness. Airflow-optimized fan blades reduce turbulence, enabling best-in-class quiet functionality and the almost inaudible operation that be quiet! is famous for.
SEMI-MODULAR AND FLAT CABLES
Total convenience and design for your systemPure Power 11 CM 500W is certainly eye-catching. The semi-modular cables are enhanced with premium black sleeves. The flat cables used for the PCI-express connection and drives simplify installation as well as keeping the system tidy.
All models at a glance:
General data
| Model | Pure Power 11 CM 500W |
| Continuous power (W) | 500 |
| Peak power (W) | 550 |
| Form factor | Version 2.4 |
| Form factor EPS 12V | - |
| Modular Cable management | ✓ |
| Topology | Active Clamp + SR + DC/DC |
| Wire-free design (DC-side) | - |
| Voltage (Vac) | 100 - 240 |
| Frequency (Hz) | 50 - 60 |
| Input current (A) | 8 / 5 |
| PFC | active |
| Power factor at 100% load | >0.99 |
| Compliant to Intel C6/C7 | ✓ |
| Power consumption in standby (W) | 0.19 |
| Average life time (h / 25°C) | 100,000 |
| Operating temperature up to (°C) | 40 |
Infographics
Output
| 12V rails (multi-rail operation) | 2 |
| 12V single rail operation | - |
| Overclocking key | - |
| +3.3V (A) | 24 |
| +5V (A) | 15 |
| +12V1 (A) | 28 |
| +12V2 (A) | 20 |
| +12V3 (A) | - |
| +12V4 (A) | - |
| +12V5 (A) | - |
| +12V6 (A) | - |
| -12V (A) | 0.3 |
| +5Vsb (A) | 3 |
| Max. combined power 12V (W) | 480 |
| Max. combined power 3.3V + 5V (W) | 120 |
| Hold-up time at 100% load (ms) | 23 |
| Power good signal | 100 - 500ms |
Fan / Cooling technology
| Fan type | Silence-optimized be quiet! fan |
| +SilentWings | - |
| Motor technology | 4-pole fan motor |
| Bearing technology | Rifle |
| Fan size (mm) | 120 |
| Max. fan speed (rpm), temperature-dependent | 980 |
| Temperature control for case fans | - |
| dB(A) at 20% load | 9 |
| dB(A) at 50% load | 9.3 |
| dB(A) at 100% load | 18.8 |
Protection
| OCP (over current protection) | ✓ |
| OVP (over Voltage protection) | ✓ |
| UVP (under Voltage protection) | ✓ |
| SCP (short circuit protection) | ✓ |
| OTP (over temperature protection) | ✓ |
| OPP (over power protection) | ✓ |
| SIP (Surge & Inrush Protection) | ✓ |
Safety certification
| CE | ✓ |
| CB | ✓ |
| TÜV | ✓ |
| FCC | ✓ |
| cRUus | - |
| cTUVus | ✓ |
| RCM (Australia) | ✓ |
| BSMI | ✓ |
| CU (Russia) | ✓ |
| CCC | ✓ |
Eco / Efficiency
| 80 PLUS certification | Gold |
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 20% load | 90.6 |
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 50% load | 92.1 |
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 100% load | 90.1 |
Environmental directives
| Energy Star | 6.1 |
| ErP | ✓ |
| WEEE | ✓ |
| RoHs | ✓ |
Cables / Connectors
| Nvidia® SLI (RTX 3090) ready | - |
| Cable management | Semi-modular |
| Sleeved cables | Sleeved cables |
| Flat cables | PCIe / drives |
| Cable length to mainboard (cm) | 55 |
| Cable length to first connector (cm) | 50 |
| Maximum cable length (cm) | 95 |
| All-in-one cable (SATA/PATA/FDD) | ✓ |
| No. of cables | 7 |
| ATX-Motherboard (20+4-pin) | 1 |
| P8 (CPU) | - |
| P4+4 (CPU) | 1 |
| P4 (CPU) | - |
| PCI-e 6-pin (GPU) | - |
| PCI-e 6+2-pin (GPU) | 2 |
| PATA | 3 |
| SATA | 6 |
| FDD (Floppy) | 1 |
| External fan connectors | - |
Casing
| Dimensions without cable (L x W x D), (mm) | 160 x 150 x 86 |
| Weight (kg) | 2.05 |
| Color | Black |
Accessories
| Thumb screws | - |
| Screws | ✓ |
| Cable ties | ✓ |
| Velcro cable ties | - |
| Box/Bag for PSU/Cables | - |
| User manual languages | DE, EN, ES, FR, PL, RU |
| OCK slot bracket with switch / OCK jumper | - |
| SFX-to-ATX adapter bracket | - |
Service
| Warranty (Years) | 5 |
| Express replacement service in first year | - |
| International hotline / free of charge | ✓ / DE, FR |
Logistics data, RRP
| Article number | BN297 |
| EAN code | 4260052186381 |
| Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm) | 240 x 210 x 96 |
| Gross weight, package (kg) | 2.34 |
| Pieces per packaging unit | 6 |
| Dimensions, shipping box (L x W x H), (mm) | 514 x 326 x 241 |
| Gross weight, shipping box (kg) | 15.06 |
| RRP (€) | 79.90 |
Upgrade Check
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