be quiet! - Pure Power 12 M 850W vs NZXT - C1500 Platinum
Between the Pure Power 12 M 850W and C1500 Platinum, the Pure Power 12 M 850W comes out ahead in several specs, while the C1500 Platinum wins on wattage and efficiency. Overall, the Pure Power 12 M 850W scores 61.1 and the C1500 Platinum scores 90.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The C1500 Platinum is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 29.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The Pure Power 12 M 850W doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the C1500 Platinum if you care most about wattage and efficiency. Its strongest claims are wattage, efficiency.
Both ship with comparable modular, atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr, warranty, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the C1500 Platinum is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why be quiet! - Pure Power 12 M 850W wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why NZXT - C1500 Platinum wins
- ▲Wattage — 76.47% more. 1500 W vs 850 W.
- ▲Efficiency: 80+ Platinum (vs 80+ Gold).
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | be quiet! - Pure Power 12 M 850W | NZXT - C1500 Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 850 W | 1500 Wlead |
| Efficiency | 80+ Gold | 80+ Platinumlead |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Features
| Spec | be quiet! - Pure Power 12 M 850W | NZXT - C1500 Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Modular | full | full |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | true | true |
| Warranty | 10 yrs | 10 yrs |
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