Germany's be quiet! announces the System Power 9 CM series PSUs-- a range aimed at more price-conscious customers featuring semi-modular designs together with the promise of both performance and quietness.
The entry-level PSU series consists of four models in 400, 500, 600 and 700W, and features 80PLUS Bronze level efficiency up to 89%. The 400 and 500W PSUs include x2 PCIe connectors, while the 600 and 700W models offer x4 connectors. All support multiple GPUs, and carry a 120mm fan the company claims is both quiet and temperature controlled.
The semi-modular design allows for easier cable management, thus helping system airflow. Two independent 12V rails ensure stable power output to all components, and a full range of integrated protection circuits includes over temperature protection (OTP). The captive 20+4 pin and P4+4 cables use black sleeves, while the removable cables for drives and PCIe expansion are in a black low-profile style.
The System Power 9 CM PSUs should be available now in European markets.