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Article number: BN246
SYSTEM POWER 9
500WProven Reliability and Good Efficiency
be quiet! System Power 9 500W offers renowned be quiet! reliability and quietness for price-conscious PC builders.
- Rock-solid stability with two strong 12V-rails
- DC-to-DC technology for tight voltage regulation
- Two PCIe connectors for powerful GPUs
- Temperature-controlled 120mm fan reduces system noise
- Stand-by drain of less than 0.15 watts
- 80 PLUS® Bronze efficiency (up to 89%)
- Attractive black sleeved cables
- Complete suite of top safety features
- Meets latest Intel® C6/C7, ErP and Energy Star 6.1 guidelines
- 3-year manufacturer’s warranty
- Product conception, design and quality control in Germany
Characteristics
VERY QUIET OPERATION
Attained by using a high-quality fanSystem Power 9 500W is equipped with a temperature-controlled 120mm fan. It provides you with the low noise operation that be quiet! is famous for, built into an entry-level system.
80 PLUS® BRONZE CERTIFICATION
High operating efficiencyThe 80 PLUS Bronze certification is convincing evidence of this PSU’s efficient and power saving operation. It is a remarkable achievement for this class of PSU, realizing an efficiency rating of up to 89%.
HIGH PERFORMANCE FOR YOUR SYSTEM
Proven reliability for CPU and GPUSystem Power 9 500W provides stable and dependable power for CPU and GPU. It is equipped with two independent 12V-rails and supports several graphics cards with two PCI express connectors for powerful GPUs.
INNOVATIVE DC-TO-DC CONVERSION
Equipped with a wealth of advanced technologyThe PSU is equipped with DC-to-DC conversion for tight voltage regulation, even under heavy cross-loading conditions. This ensures reliable operation and makes it ready for the next generation of processors and graphics cards.
HIGH-QUALITY CABLE DESIGN
Attractive design for high performance, cost-effective systemsSystem Power 9 500W comes with full high-quality black sleeved cables that add a touch of class to any PC system.
COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION
A complete range of safety featuresTop component protection with a full suite of safety functions, including OCP, OVP, OPP, OTP UVP and SCP, which provide the ultimate in secure operation.
All models at a glance:
General data
| Model | System Power 9 500W |
| Continuous power (W) | 500 |
| Peak power (W) | - |
| Form factor | Version 2.4 |
| Form factor EPS 12V | - |
| Modular Cable management | - |
| Topology | DC/DC |
| Wire-free design (DC-side) | - |
| Voltage (Vac) | 200 - 240 |
| Frequency (Hz) | 50 |
| Input current (A) | 4 |
| PFC | active |
| Power factor at 100% load | >0.95 |
| Compliant to Intel C6/C7 | ✓ |
| Power consumption in standby (W) | <0.15 |
| 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) | 24 |
| +12V2 (A) | 20 |
| +12V3 (A) | - |
| +12V4 (A) | - |
| +12V5 (A) | - |
| +12V6 (A) | - |
| -12V (A) | 0.3 |
| +5Vsb (A) | 3 |
| Max. combined power 12V (W) | 456 |
| Max. combined power 3.3V + 5V (W) | 110 |
| Hold-up time at 100% load (ms) | 17 (@75%) |
| Power good signal | 100 - 500ms |
Fan / Cooling technology
| Fan type | High quality fan |
| +SilentWings | - |
| Motor technology | 4-pole fan motor |
| Bearing technology | Sleeve |
| Fan size (mm) | 120 |
| Max. fan speed (rpm), temperature-dependent | 2100 |
| Temperature control for case fans | - |
| dB(A) at 20% load | 11.1 |
| dB(A) at 50% load | 13.6 |
| dB(A) at 100% load | 28.2 |
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 | Bronze (230V EU internal) |
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 20% load | 87 |
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 50% load | 89 |
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 100% load | 86 |
Environmental directives
| Energy Star | 6.1 |
| ErP | ✓ |
| WEEE | ✓ |
| RoHs | ✓ |
Cables / Connectors
| Nvidia® SLI (RTX 3090) ready | - |
| Cable management | Fixed |
| Sleeved cables | Sleeved cables |
| Flat cables | - |
| Cable length to mainboard (cm) | 55 |
| Cable length to first connector (cm) | 35 |
| Maximum cable length (cm) | 91 |
| All-in-one cable (SATA/PATA/FDD) | - |
| No. of cables | 5 |
| 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 | 2 |
| SATA | 6 |
| FDD (Floppy) | - |
| External fan connectors | - |
Casing
| Dimensions without cable (L x W x D), (mm) | 140 x 150 x 86 |
| Weight (kg) | 1.92 |
| Color | Black |
Accessories
| Thumb screws | - |
| Screws | ✓ |
| Cable ties | - |
| Velcro cable ties | - |
| Box/Bag for PSU/Cables | - |
| User manual languages | DE, EN, FR |
| OCK slot bracket with switch / OCK jumper | - |
| SFX-to-ATX adapter bracket | - |
Service
| Warranty (Years) | 3 |
| Express replacement service in first year | - |
| International hotline / free of charge | ✓ / DE, FR |
Logistics data, RRP
| Article number | BN246 |
| EAN code | 4260052186053 |
| Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm) | 268 x 97 x 195 |
| Gross weight, package (kg) | 2.16 |
| Pieces per packaging unit | 6 |
| Dimensions, shipping box (L x W x H), (mm) | 215 x 311 x 556 |
| Gross weight, shipping box (kg) | 13.5 |
| RRP (€) | 61.90 |