Tuesday, February 23rd 2021

be quiet! Announces Dark Power 12 Power Supply Series

be quiet!, market leader for PC power supplies in Germany since 2007, introduces the Dark Power 12 series. This high-end power supply series consists of three models with 750, 850, and 1000 watts. They are positioned directly beneath the award-winning Dark Power Pro 12 series, starting at 1200 watts. Dark Power 12 features an extraordinary 80 PLUS Titanium certification, an advanced topology, and a proven cooling concept for the perfect balance between efficiency, performance, and silence. An Overclocking Key lets users combine the four 12 V rails into one with high power output, ideal for overclocked processors or graphics cards. be quiet! has combined these high-end technical specifications with fully modular black sleeved cables.

Dark Power 12 features 80 PLUS Titanium certification. be quiet! has achieved this high-efficiency factor by implementing the advanced "Active Rectifier + Full Bridge LLC + SR + DC-DC" topology and a wire-free interior design on the DC side. Unlike the Pro models, Dark Power 12 does not rely on digital regulation: the active rectifier helps its topology achieve a high efficiency rating on Titanium level. For maximum reliability and signal quality from the four 12 V rails, Dark Power 12 relies exclusively on premium components such as long-lasting Japanese 105°C capacitors.
Patented Silent Wings 135 mm fan for high air circulation and virtually inaudible operation
To make sure the high-end components in Dark Power 12 are optimally cooled even under extreme load, be quiet! has come up with an innovative method to integrate its award-winning Silent Wings 135 mm fan. The result is a patented frameless fan, placed directly under a full mesh grill, surrounded by a funnel-shaped air intake for optimal air circulation and best-in-class cooling. The fan has a low startup rotational speed. It operates virtually inaudibly, negating the need to constantly stop and start the fan as such semi-passive solutions often place unnecessary stress on the fan components.

Extensive feature set
As a successor to the popular Dark Power Pro 11 and lower-wattage option to the Dark Power Pro 12 series, many beloved features from both series carry over into Dark Power 12, including the Overclocking Key. This switch allows users to change the power supply from multi-rail mode to single-rail mode with the flick of a button or an optional jumper, increasing the PSU's stability under extreme overclocking conditions. To match the high-quality components inside the power supply unit, be quiet! has created a steel housing that elevates this power supply series's appearance and offers a complete set of modular, black sleeved cables. Thanks to its high component quality and the innovative cooling design, be quiet! offers a 10-year manufacturer's warranty.

Dark Power 12 will be available in retail from March 9 at a suggested retail price of $199.90 / £205.99 / €214.90 (750 W), $239,90 / £239.99 / €249,90 (850 W), or $279,90 / £269.99 / €279,90 (1000 W).
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41 Comments on be quiet! Announces Dark Power 12 Power Supply Series

#26
ThrashZone
Hi,
Think he was referring to the the 10 year warranty most are not that long not even half.
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#27
zo0lykas
Why_MeEVGA and Seasonic sell modular Gold rated psu's for under $120 and those come with a 10 year warranty.
Sounds like why would you buy Mercedes when you can get Ford ka, same 4 wheels, 4 doors
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#28
-The_Mask-
shilkaYou got it backwards the AX850 is rebranded Seasonic Prime Ultra TX so its better than the HX and especially the HXi which has far worse ripple suppression
You might be thinking of the old AX850 or AX860 which were Seasonic KM2 for the AX850 and XP2 for the AX860
I know it's a Prime, that's the reason it isn't as good. Prime also has issues, just like Focus.

I would love to link to jonnyGURU's message on jonnyguru.com, but the site is down.
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#29
Casecutter
Well the fine-mesh can lead to a "fine mess". If mount it in my bottom feeder case I never see it again... While then if that case a less than optimal filter, what it doesn't catch ends up stuck to this PSU fine mesh, meaning at some point you'll need to remove it and clean it. Perhaps not a big issue, but for me it's really not a feature unless I have a special case where such a PSU grill is front and center and it's then all about esthetics.
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#30
thegnome
ncrsHow do they look unique? To me it's just a regular modular PSU with a mesh. Also those are renders and not real photos.
Unique aesthetic really, just like the pro variants. The mesh, the way the fan is placed, etc. Not the regular mount a fan to the casing and thats it.
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#31
Why_Me
zo0lykasSounds like why would you buy Mercedes when you can get Ford ka, same 4 wheels, 4 doors
I drive a Ford F150 .. not one of those crappy Fords they sell in the EU. You people seem to love your diesels.
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#32
P4-630
Why_MeI drive a Ford F150
Who wouldn't if you live in a country where petrol is cheap....
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#33
Caring1
Why_MeI drive a Ford F150 .. not one of those crappy Fords they sell in the EU. You people seem to love your diesels.
So you drive a crappy truck that everyone in your country prefers?
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#34
Why_Me
Caring1So you drive a crappy truck that everyone in your country prefers?
Nothing crappy about an F150.
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#35
Hossein Almet
VulkanBrosThe AX850 is an excellent choice ;-)

I like the be quiet! PSU´s - nice and clean build - on the inside and outside......
Except, it'll be more expensive. When all is being equal, prices are the determining factor. Also, the AX850 is the most efficient PSU in its class right now, the efficiency level can reach up to 96.7%.
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#36
lemonadesoda
Boring colour. Stealth bomber black is so yesterday. Their marketing team need to come up with a nice metallic shimmer enamel limited premium edition. For the sparkles.
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#37
ExcuseMeWtf
ncrsHow do they look unique? To me it's just a regular modular PSU with a mesh. Also those are renders and not real photos.
Please show us a bunch of other PSUs that look like this then.
dirtyferretThere may be a good reason for that
It costs more than regular wire grill. That's certainly one reason.
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#38
dirtyferret
ExcuseMeWtfIt costs more than regular wire grill. That's certainly one reason.
Depends on how sturdy it is, my guess it's equal or lesser in cost to the wire grill on the Dark Rock pro 11. My point was more, if they use a cheap mesh than it may be easy to dent. I think most brands & oems would rather not introduce a possible problem whose only purpose is cosmetic.
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#39
Caring1
dirtyferretI think most brands & oems would rather not introduce a possible problem whose only purpose is cosmetic.
Inwin Signature series with a glass window says hi.
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#40
ExcuseMeWtf
dirtyferretDepends on how sturdy it is, my guess it's equal or lesser in cost to the wire grill on the Dark Rock pro 11. My point was more, if they use a cheap mesh than it may be easy to dent. I think most brands & oems would rather not introduce a possible problem whose only purpose is cosmetic.
Will depend on thickness of metal used.

That will remain to be seen, though given track record of BQ in high end in that regard, I'm fairly confident in them.
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#41
Hossein Almet
Hossein AlmetToo bad, just bought the AX850, and the whole cooling kits, for my 5950X :)
Ta da...
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