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be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W (2023)
- Brand
- be quiet!
- Model
- Straight Power 12 850W
Be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W: Platinum, ATX 3.0, modular PSU with native 12VHPWR—launched June 2023 for quiet, efficient high-end GPU builds.
TierEnthusiast?GixCore tierWhat a part was built to do — not what it costs.EntryBudgetMainstreamHigh endEnthusiastFlagship A part can be cheap because it is an ageing flagship, or because it is a current entry-level model. The tier tells you which.
Released2023
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Wattage850 W
Efficiency80+ Platinum
Form factorATX
ModularYes
GixCore Editorial
Product overview
Released in June 2023, the Straight Power 12 850W is part of be quiet!’s Straight Power 12 family built to the ATX 3.0 spec. It targets the enthusiast tier with 80+ Platinum efficiency and modular cabling—meant for builders who want quiet, efficient power for high-end GPUs without moving to 1000W+ units.
With 850W on a single 12V rail, ATX 3.0 transient handling, and modular cables, it’s a strong fit for high-end GPU builds, ATX 3.0 GPUs, and headroom/overclocking in standard ATX cases. The 850W model provides one native 600W 12VHPWR plus four 6+2‑pin PCIe connectors and carries a 10‑year warranty. Not discontinued. Unique: ATX 3.0 design with native 12VHPWR support.
Best for
- high-end GPU builds
- ATX 3.0 GPUs
- headroom/overclocking
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ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX motherboard fitSpecifications
At a glance iDots are a representative catalog sample. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the power supplies catalog
Current modelCatalog sample
Wattage850 W
Higher than 73% of power supplies
- Wattage
- 850 W
- Efficiency
- 80+ Platinum
- Modular
- Yes
- Eco Mode
- No
- Form factor
- ATX