Be quiet system power 8 review

Is system power 8 quiet?

According to be quiet! it's practically inaudible at up to 50 per cent load (300W) and then rises steadily and predictably until full chat. System Power 8 needs to be installed into a wide range of chassis - big and small - so the 140mm depth makes sense. The other dimensions are typical, too, at 150mm wide and 86mm high.

Is be quiet a good PSU?

Not really. That's mostly a mainstream PSU and you really want something better for what WAS a fairly high tiered card not long ago. That System power 8, and most of Be Quiet's units to be honest aside from maybe two or three high end models, are not terrible but not terribly good either.

What is a be quiet system power U9?

The be quiet System Power U9 line consists of four members with capacities ranging from 400W to 700W. These are mainstream units, suitable for cost-effective systems with low power requirements where efficiency isn't priority one.

Can a system power 8 600W be installed in a mainstream build?

We'd be happy to install something like the be quiet! System Power 8 600W into a mainstream build, and many system integrators will choose to do exactly that, but while these are fine for mainstream units they lack the reliability and quality you'd like to see in an enthusiast power supply.

Is system power 8 600W a good power supply?

System Power 8 600W into a mainstream build, and many system integrators will choose to do exactly that, but while these are fine for mainstream units they lack the reliability and quality you'd like to see in an enthusiast power supply. What country are you in? What is your budget? Happy to help you select something that's not going to be a lemon.

Is system power 8 a 'price-conscious PC builder'?

Step forward be quiet!, a company whose premium PSUs tend to receive considerable press attention. Building upon its name, the German cooling giant has recently introduced the System Power 8, designed with the 'price-conscious PC builders in mind.'