be quiet! Straight Power 11 Platinum PSU Review

As overclockers and system builders we are often looking at the highest capacity PSUs for our builds and often forget that adequate power comes in many different forms and depending on your system configuration.  Personally I would always recommend a 1200w monster but those larger PSUs draw more power at idle and are a waste of money for any mid-range single GPU gaming system.  The Straight Power 11 Platinum 1000w sits right in the sweet spot for a high-end build where you get plenty of power for upgrades and just enough to handle that HEDT system you are itching to build.

The 80Plus Platinum rating ensures that the power it does draw is used in a efficient manner with less heat promoting silent operation and longer life.  The PSU is fully modular meaning that it can be installed in any system with a minimal demand on cable management and the 135mm Silent Wings 3 fan ensures that the PSU will remain cool and be extremely quiet, even under full load.

The bequiet Straight Power Platinum is available in six power models starting at 550w and ending at a respectable 1200w.  These are 80plus Platinum rated PSUs which makes them 92% efficient at 50% loading and a great match for any gaming or performance PC.  This is a multi 12v rail PSU with each rail delivering slightly different amperage.  Ideally the end user will not know the difference especially if they are only using a couple of the plugs.

Overall we enjoyed the Straight Power 11 Platinum 1000w, the fully modular design is a nice change for systems builders allowing them to use only the cables they need and limit what needs to be creatively tucked away.  I’m a fan of the cable bundles and like how each cable has a dedicated plug on the PSU.  Personally I’ve never been a fan of the flat 5 pin plugs but in the context of the Straight Power 11 (and other bequiet PSUs) they are a nice way of keeping track of the different sets.  The cables are not individually sleeved but come in bundles wrapped in a nylon mesh with zip ties at each end. 

As an added bonus given that the PSU is fully modular you have the option to drew up your builds with individually sleeved cables either from the open market or ones you can build yourself.

Silent Operation
Modular Design
Variety of Power Options
80+ Platinum
Sleeved Bundles

Multi-Rail design with no OC Key.