The Power Zone 2 1200W excels at acoustic performance and thermal management, achieving 80Plus Platinum with dual 90-degree 12V-2x6 connectors. However, Teapo capacitors raise concerns at the $230 price point, appealing mainly to silence-focused builders.
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Be quiet! has systematically established itself within the power supply market by prioritizing acoustic performance as a fundamental design criterion rather than an afterthought. While competitors chase specification sheet supremacy, the German brand has built its reputation on a straightforward philosophy: power supplies should deliver reliable performance while remaining as imperceptible as possible to the user's ears. This approach resonates particularly strongly with users assembling media production workstations, home theater PCs, and gaming systems, where mechanical noise fundamentally detracts from the experience.
The Power Zone 2 1200W enters the high-wattage mainstream segment with this acoustic-first philosophy firmly intact, with Be quiet! engineering a unit balancing contemporary features with aggressive noise reduction. The result adheres to the Intel ATX 3.1 specification while achieving an 80Plus Platinum certification. Combined with dual native 12V-2x6 connectors featuring thoughtful 90-degree angles, the Power Zone 2 addresses modern high-end system requirements while maintaining characteristic acoustic refinement. At approximately $230 MSRP, however, this positioning creates competitive challenges against the best power supplies in its category, raising questions about whether Be quiet!'s acoustic expertise and thermal engineering can overcome specification sheet compromises.
Specifications and Design
Swipe to scroll horizontally be quiet! Power Zone 2 1200W Power specifications ( Rated @ 40 °C ) RAIL +3.3V +5V +12V +5Vsb -12V MAX OUTPUT 20A 20A 100A 3A 0.5A Row 2 - Cell 0 120W 120W 1200W 15W 6W TOTAL 1200W Row 3 - Cell 2 Row 3 - Cell 3 Row 3 - Cell 4 Row 3 - Cell 5 AC INPUT 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz Row 4 - Cell 2 Row 4 - Cell 3 Row 4 - Cell 4 Row 4 - Cell 5 MSRP $230 Row 5 - Cell 2 Row 5 - Cell 3 Row 5 - Cell 4 Row 5 - Cell 5
In the Box
The be quiet! Power Zone 2 1200W arrives in cardboard packaging employing be quiet!'s signature all-black aesthetic theme, with the front dominated by a high-resolution photograph of the unit itself. Inside, protective foam inserts and a nylon pouch ensure the unit survives the shipping gauntlet intact.
The accessory bundle approaches minimalism that does not elevate the unboxing experience beyond bare necessity. Beyond the mandatory mounting screws and AC power cable, be quiet! includes only some basic cable ties, but there are also two reusable cable straps that originally secure the included modular cables in organized bundles.
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