be quiet! SFX L Power power supply unit 500 W 20+4 pin ATX Black BN238

General Information for Be Quiet PSU

be quiet! SFX L Power, 500 W, 100 - 240 V, 550 W, 50 - 60 Hz, 10 A, Active

SFX L Power

Compact and Silent Energy

be quiet! SFX L Power 500W is especially recommended for mini ITX PCs and compact gaming systems. It performs well beyond the ordinary, with a great combination of quietness, features, reliability and efficiency.

POWERFUL, RELIABLE AND STABLE
A strong partner for Mini ITX and compact gaming PCs
The SFX L Power supplies CPUs and GPUs with steady and dependable power thanks to a stable 12V-rail, high quality Japanese capacitors and innovative technologies such as LLC, Synchronous Rectifier and DC-to-DC conversion. 4 PCIe connectors to support multi-GPU setups.

QUIET OPERATION FOR COMPACT SYSTEMS
Optimized for low-noise operation
This PSU is perfect for compact gaming PC or HTPC users who are looking for an SFX PSU that is fitted with a 120mm fan. This model includes a temperature-controlled fan. The SFX L Power was built to be very silent thanks to the fan technology used and it produces little wasted heat.

80 PLUS GOLD CERTIFICATION
Very high operating efficiency
SFX L Power 500W is certified 80 PLUS Gold with an efficiency rating of up to 92% a truly outstanding level for this class of PSU. The most compelling benefit: lower power consumption and consequently lower costs with cooler and quieter operation.

MODULAR AND FLAT CABLES
Highly compatible and convenient
Entirely modular cables are enhanced by premium black flat cables. This simplifies the installation and keeps the system tidy.

SUPER VERSATILE INSTALLATION
Adapts to your individual requirements
This power supply is particularly versatile in deployment thanks to the SFX-to-ATX adapter bracket provided. Not only does it fit into cases with an SFX form factor, but can also be installed in a few simple steps into larger ATX cases. SFX L Power

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500 W, SFX 12V 3.3/ATX 2.4, 120mm fan, 28.5dB max., ATX 20+4-pin, 4x PCI-E 6+2-pin, 1x P4+4, 6x SATA, 3x PATA

be quiet! SFX L Power. Total power: 500 W, AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V, Peak power: 550 W. Motherboard power connector: 20+4 pin ATX, Motherboard power cable length: 30 cm, PCI Express power cable length: 40 cm. Purpose: PC, Power supply unit (PSU) form factor: SFX, 80 PLUS certification: 80 PLUS Gold. Product colour: Black, Fan diameter: 12 cm, Number of fans: 1 fan(s). Compliance certificates: RoHS, Certification: CE, CB, TÜV, FCC, cTUVus, RCM

Warranty information: 3 years

Initial Release Date: 15/01/2019

be quiet! SFX L Power power supply unit 500 W 20+4 pin ATX Black BN238 Specifications

Product Type PSU Brand Bequiet Collection Model Be Quiet SFX L Power Manufacturer Product Type Be Quiet PSU Product colour Black Supported motherboard form factors Mini-ITX Number of fans 1 fan(s) Fan diameter 12 cm On/off switch Yes Product Family SFX PSU Product Family SFX L Power Purpose PC Motherboard power connector 20+4 pin ATX Motherboard power cable length 30 cm Number of SATA power connectors 6 Number of PATA power connectors 3 PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin) 4 PCI Express power cable length 40 cm CPU power connector (4+4 pin) Yes CPU power cable length 40 cm Cabling type Modular Cabling type Fully-Modular Total power 500 W Power factor 0.99 Power Factor Correction (PFC) type Active Combined power (+3.3V) 105 W Combined power (+12V) 500 W Combined power (+5V) 105 W Combined power (-12V) 3.6 W Combined power (+5Vsb) 15 W Max output current (+3.3V) 20 A AC Input Voltage 100 - 240 V Max output current (+12V) 41.7 A AC input frequency 50 - 60 Hz Max output current (+5V) 20 A Max output current (-12V) 0.3 A Max output current (+5Vsb) 3 A Input current 10 A AC input frequency 50/60 Hz Hold time 16.7 ms Weight 1.14 kg Width 125 mm Height 64 mm Depth 130 mm Power supply unit (PSU) form factor SFX Peak power 550 W 80 PLUS certification 80 PLUS Gold ATX version 2.4 Silent mode Yes Noise level (silent mode, <30%) 9.9 dB Noise level (quiet mode, 50%) 14 dB Noise level (full-load mode, 100%) 28.5 dB Bearing technology Sleeve Year 2019 Efficiency 92% Harmonized System (HS) code 84733020 Power protection features Over current,Over power,Over voltage,Overheating,Short circuit,Under voltage Power protection features Over current, Over power, Over voltage, Overheating, Short circuit, Under voltage Certification CE, CB, TV, FCC, cTUVus, RCM Master (outer) case width 43 cm Master (outer) case length 43 cm Master (outer) case gross weight 21.4 kg Products per master (outer) case 10 pc(s) Master (outer) case width 430 mm Master (outer) case length 430 mm Master (outer) case height 240 mm Master (outer) case height 24 cm Quantity per master (outer) case 10 pc(s) Sustainability certificates RoHS Sustainability certificates ENERGY STAR Sustainability certificates RoHS, ENERGY STAR Compliance certificates RoHS Cable ties included Yes Manual Yes Package depth 220 mm Package width 205 mm Package height 80 mm Package weight 2.02 kg Package Type Box Screws included Yes Gaming Platforms PC Platform Colour of product Black Master carton height 24 cm Quantity per master carton 10 pc(s) Master carton length 43 cm Master carton width 43 cm Master carton gross weight 21.4 kg MPN BN238

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be quiet! SFX L Power power supply unit 500 W 20+4 pin ATX Black BN238 Reviews

+Excellent design both externally and internally, Fully modular cables, Gold rated efficiency, Ran our system without any notable noise and zero drama,
-None, Neutral, As above, it’s a little disappointing we couldn’t get this to work on our testing bench as we do prefer to give a detailed set of results. In this case though, it appears that it just simply wasn’t meant to be, be quiet! SFX L Power Go

Compact and mini-ITX systems are getting more and more popular. As such, having a strong reliably power supply is definitely going to be a major part of that industry as it continues to grow. In terms of whether you should buy this specific model, we woul...

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While we don't currently have an ATE Load to fully test power supplies, I did hook it up to a multi-meter and run some tests on it for fun. While checking the voltages running through the lines, I used a number of gaming and synthetics tests to stress the...

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+Good build quality throughout, Flat cables make a lot of sense to use (good job be quiet!), Performs well in our testing, Basic and subtle looks, More competition is good in the SFX power supply market
-Pricing could be a lot better, especially to compete with Silverstone's similar models

The be quiet! SFX-L Power 500w power supply is a good unit and delivers on everything in my opinion other than value. That being said, if you have a strong brand allegiance to be quiet! then the extra £20 isn't going to bother you much, or at least it wou...

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The SFX L Power 500W is a solid PSU all-round that ticks many a box: build quality, electrical performance, full modularity, selection and design of cables, and fairly low noise. One feature we might request is a semi-passive fan, but it's practically ina...

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