Conclusion
Looking sharp and providing almost-silent running irrespective of load, the £55 supply makes a lot of sense when perusing products for your next mainstream build.be quiet! understands that it's important to have high-quality PSUs at mainstream wattages. Well-informed enthusiasts know that, with modern PCs, it isn't necessary to splash out hundreds of pound on supplies that are overkill for most people. A 500W model, for example, is plenty powerful enough to run a system equipped with an Intel Core i7-4770K chip and GeForce GTX Titan graphics.
The Pure Power L8 500W is a case in point. Looking sharp and providing almost-silent running irrespective of load, the £55 supply makes a lot of sense when perusing products for your next mainstream build.
The Good
Keen price
Solid efficiency for 80 PLUS Bronze
Looks goodThe Bad
Cables remain relatively short
HEXUS Awards
be quiet! Pure Power L8 500W
HEXUS Where2Buy
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