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be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W: 120mm fan and 10-year warranty win critics

Reviewers praise 120mm quiet fan and 10-year warranty, but note modular cable management complexity.

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Specifications

Model
PURE POWER 13 M 1000W
Continuous Power (W)
1000
Peak Power (W)
1050
Form Factor
ATX 3.1
EPS 12V Form Factor
Version 2.92
Topology
LLC + SR + DC/DC
Voltage (Vac)
100‑240
Frequency (Hz)
50‑60
Input Current (A)
12 / 6
Power Factor at 100% Load
>0.98
Modern Standby
Yes
Standby Power Consumption (W)
<0.1
Average Lifetime (h/25°C)
>100,000
80 PLUS Certification
Gold
Efficiency at 230V 10% Load (%)
91.2
Efficiency at 230V 20% Load (%)
93.9
Efficiency at 230V 50% Load (%)
94.4
Fan Size (mm)
120
Bearing Technology
Rifle
Motor Technology
4‑pole fan motor
Max Fan Speed (rpm)
2000
Noise at 10% Load (dB(A))
8.2
Noise at 20% Load (dB(A))
8.2
Noise at 50% Load (dB(A))
8.6
Noise at 100% Load (dB(A))
19.5
12V Single Rail Operation
Yes
+3.3 V Current (A)
22
+5 V Current (A)
22
+12 V1 Current (A)
83.4
-12 V Current (A)
0.3
+5 Vsb Current (A)
3
Max Combined 12 V Power (W)
1000
Max Combined 12 V‑2x6 Power (W)
600
Max Combined 3.3 V+5 V Power (W)
120
Hold‑up Time at 100% Load (ms)
21.09
Hold‑up Time at 80% Load (ms)
28.62
Power Good Signal (ms)
100‑150
Modular Cables
Yes
Dimensions without Cable (L×W×H mm)
160 × 150 × 86
Weight (kg)
2.64

Photos

A black power supply unit with a large fan in the center, viewed from the front.
A dark gray, square-shaped power supply unit with a smooth surface and shadow cast on the white background.
A black power supply unit photographed from behind, showing various ports and connectors.
A black power supply unit photographed from behind, showing the rear panel with ventilation holes and a power switch.

What reviewers say

  • The review states that the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W is one of the most silent power supplies in its wattage category, highlighting its low noise performance and modular design. The article notes its Platinum efficiency certification, full ATX 3.1/PCIe 5.1 support, and 120‑mm custom fan that keeps noise levels very low even under load.

    hwbusters.com ↗
  • Le test de Wael.K présente la Pure Power 13 M 1000 W comme une mise à jour fiable et silencieuse qui intègre les dernières normes (ATX 3.1, PCIe 5.1) tout en conservant le caractère discret et robuste de la marque be quiet!. L’alimentation se distingue par son design sobre, ses câbles entièrement modulaires et sa garantie de dix ans, mais elle est critiquée pour un emballage peu protégé et l’absence d’indicateurs visuels sur certains câbles.

    pausehardware.com ↗

Our take

Based on 2 reviews

Both reviewers highlight the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W’s quiet operation and modern ATX 3.1 support. hwbusters.com praises its low noise and modular design, while pausehardware.com confirms its reliability and ten-year warranty. These outlets agree the unit delivers solid performance for high-wattage builds.

However, pausehardware.com notes weak packaging and missing cable indicators, concerns absent from hwbusters.com’s assessment. Buyers seeking a quiet, feature-complete PSU should consider it, but those prioritizing retail packaging or cable labeling may want to look elsewhere.

Pros

  • Quiet operation
  • ATX 3.1 support
  • Fully modular cables
  • Ten-year warranty

Cons

  • Weak packaging
  • Missing cable indicators

Best for: Users prioritizing silence and modern standards should buy it; those valuing retail packaging or cable labels should look elsewhere.

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