be quiet! Straight Power 10 500W CM provides a new level of silent performance for systems that demand whisper-quiet operation and efficiency without compromising on power quality.
Improved cooling with use of a 135mm Silent Wings 3 fan with an advanced fan frame ensures operation that is extraordinarily quiet.
Improved power circuit technology delivers 80PLUS® Gold power efficiency (up to 93%) and stability unmatched in its class.
User-friendly cable management, powerful GPU support and reliability enhanced by premium 105°C-rated parts make this PSU a ‘Best Choice’ whether you are building a new system or seeking a better, quieter replacement for an existing system.
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| Model | Straight Power 10 | 500W CM | 
| Continuous power (W) | 500 | 
| Peak power (W) | 550 | 
| Form factor | Version 2.4 | 
| Form factor EPS 12V | Version 2.92 | 
| Topology | Active Clamp + SR + DC/DC | 
| Digitally controlled | - | 
| Voltage (Vac) | 100 - 240 | 
| Frequency (Hz) | 50 - 60 | 
| Input current (A) | 8 / 4 | 
| Power factor at 100% load | >0.99 | 
| Modern standby | - | 
| Power consumption in standby (W) | <0.15 | 
| Average life time (h / 25°C) | 100,000 | 
| Operating temperature up to (°C) | 40 | 
| 80 PLUS certification | Gold | 
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 2% load | - | 
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 10% load | - | 
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 20% load | 91.3 | 
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 50% load | 93.4 | 
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 100% load | 92.0 | 
| Cybenetics Noise Rating | - | 
| Fan | be quiet! Silent Wings 3 | 
| Fan size (mm) | 135 | 
| Bearing technology | FDB | 
| Motor technology | 6-pole fan motor | 
| Max. fan speed (rpm) | 1200 | 
| dB(A) at 10% load | 10.3 | 
| dB(A) at 20% load | 10.3 | 
| dB(A) at 50% load | 10.7 | 
| dB(A) at 100% load | 15 | 
| Multi-rail operation (12V rails) | 4 | 
| 12V single rail operation | - | 
| Overclocking key | - | 
| +3.3V (A) | 24 | 
| +5V (A) | 24 | 
| +12V1 (A) | 18 | 
| +12V2 (A) | 18 | 
| +12V3 (A) | 18 | 
| +12V4 (A) | 18 | 
| +12V5 (A) | - | 
| +12V6 (A) | - | 
| -12V (A) | 0.3 | 
| +5Vsb (A) | 3 | 
| Max. combined power 12V (W) | 480 | 
| Max. combined power 12V-2x6 (W) | - | 
| Max. combined power 3.3V + 5V (W) | 130 | 
| Hold-up time at 100% load (ms) | 17 | 
| Hold-up time at 80% load (ms) | - | 
| Power good signal (ms) | 100 - 500 | 
| Modular cables | ✓ | 
| Sleeved cables | all | 
| Flat cables | - | 
| Maximum cable length (cm) | 115 | 
| Cable length to motherboard (cm) | 60 | 
| No. of cables | 7 | 
| ATX-Motherboard (20+4-pin) | 1 | 
| P4+4 (CPU) | 1 | 
| P8 (CPU) | - | 
| P4 (CPU) | - | 
| 12V-2x6 cables | - | 
| PCI-e 6+2-pin (GPU) | 2 | 
| PCI-e 6-pin (GPU) | - | 
| SATA | 9 | 
| PATA | 3 | 
| FDD (Floppy) | 1 | 
| OTP (over temperature protection) | ✓ | 
| OCP (over current protection) | ✓ | 
| OPP (over power protection) | ✓ | 
| SCP (short circuit protection) | ✓ | 
| OVP (over Voltage protection) | ✓ | 
| UVP (under Voltage protection) | ✓ | 
| SIP (Surge & Inrush protection) | - | 
| BSMI | ✓ | 
| CB | ✓ | 
| CCC | - | 
| CE | ✓ | 
| cRUus | - | 
| cTUVus | ✓ | 
| CU | - | 
| FCC | ✓ | 
| RCM | - | 
| TÜV | ✓ | 
| UKCA | - | 
| IRAM | - | 
| Energy Star | 6.0 | 
| ErP | ✓ | 
| WEEE | ✓ | 
| RoHS | ✓ | 
| Triman | - | 
| Thumb screws | - | 
| Screws | ✓ | 
| Cable ties | ✓ | 
| Velcro cable ties | - | 
| User manual languages | DE, EN, ES, FR, PL, RU | 
| OCK slot bracket with switch / OCK jumper | - | 
| SFX-to-ATX adapter bracket | - | 
| Dimensions without cable (L x W x H), (mm) | 160 x 150 x 86 | 
| Weight (kg) | 2.18 | 
| Color | Black | 
| Warranty (Years) | 5 | 
| Express replacement service in first year | DE, FR | 
| International hotline / free of charge | ✓ / DE, FR | 
| Article number | BN234 | 
| EAN code | 4260052183670 | 
| Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm) | 328 x 248 x 102 | 
| Gross weight, package (kg) | 2.77 | 
| Pieces per packaging unit | 6 | 
| Dimensions, shipping box (L x W x H), (mm) | 661 x 282 x 358 | 
| Gross weight, shipping box (kg) | 18.38 | 
| RRP (€) | 110.00 | 
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