DARK POWER 12
1000W
DARK POWER 12
1000WNO COMPROMISE SILENCE AND PERFORMANCE
The be quiet! Dark Power 12 1000W offers 80 PLUS® Titanium efficiency and a virtually inaudible frameless fan concept for flawless cooling.
- 80 PLUS Titanium efficiency (up to 95.8%)
- Patented frameless Silent Wings fan for virtually inaudible operation
- Revolutionary full-mesh PSU front with redesigned funnel shape air inlet upholds the high air circulation abilities
- Overclocking key switches between four 12V rails and one massive 12V rail
- Modular cable management for maximum convenience
- Active Rectifier + full bridge LLC technology provides unmatched signal stability and extremely high power efficiency
- 8 PCI express connectors for overclocked high-end GPUs
- 10-year manufacturer’s warranty
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Characteristics
80 PLUS® TITANIUM CERTIFIED
The highest efficiency certificate availableDark Power 12 1000W is certified with 80 PLUS Titanium and an energy efficiency rating of up to 95.8%. This provides lots of benefits for your high-end system, including less power consumption and an overall cooler and quieter operation. The standby drain is below 0.1 watts.
FRAMELESS SILENT WINGS FAN
Patented fan technology for virtually inaudible operationThe be quiet! Silent Wings fan mounted on a tripod enables maximum airflow and a virtually inaudible operation. This is thanks to its unique, airflow-optimized fan blade design along with an advanced fluid-dynamic bearing and 6-pole fan motor for less vibration, super-long life and minimal power consumption.
INNOVATIVE COOLING CONCEPT
For a longer lifespanThe split fan inlet of the Dark Power 12 1000W is a custom-shaped funnel that increases airflow while reducing unwanted turbulence. The wire-free design inside allows the cool air to reach all components flawlessly which ultimately leads to a longer lifespan.
READY FOR OVERCLOCKING
Pushing the performance of your PSU to the maxDark Power 12 1000W is particularly suitable for overclocking, thanks to its strong and stable 12V rails. The overclocking key gives you full overclocking control by manually switching between the default four 12V rail mode and the alternative massive single-rail operation.
HIGHEST CONVENIENCE AND BEST CONNECTIVITY
Modular cablesThe maximum utility provided by modular sleeved cables of up to 120cm simplifies component installation and reduces annoying clutter. This results in increased airflow and improved cooling in even the largest PC cases.
WORLD CLASS TOPOLOGY
State-of-the-art technology for extremely high power efficiencyWith an active rectifier and full bridge LLC technology Dark Power 12 1000W offers some of the most advanced technologies available, resulting in higher efficiency, better regulation and lower ripple noise for an incomparably stable operation.
JAPANESE 105° CAPACITORS
A testament to high qualityOnly the best components are used in Dark Power 12 1000W. That is why we have exclusively built high-quality Japanese capacitors into the PSU chassis. They are rated to 105°C which ensures stability, reliability and a long operating life.
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General data
| Model | Dark Power 12 1000W |
| Continuous power (W) | 1000 |
| Peak power (W) | 1100 |
| Form factor | Version 2.52 |
| Form factor EPS 12V | Version 2.92 |
| Topology | Active Rectifier + Full bridge + LLC + SR + DC/DC |
| Digitally controlled | - |
| Voltage (Vac) | 100 - 240 |
| Frequency (Hz) | 50 - 60 |
| Input current (A) | 14 / 8 |
| Power factor at 100% load | >0.97 |
| Modern standby | ✓ |
| Power consumption in standby (W) | <0.06 |
| Average life time (h / 25°C) | 200,000 |
| Operating temperature up to (°C) | 40 |
Infographics
Efficiency
| 80 PLUS certification | Titanium |
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 2% load | 75.6 |
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 10% load | 92.4 |
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 20% load | 95.5 |
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 50% load | 95.8 |
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 100% load | 93.5 |
Fan and cooling technology
| Fan | Silent Wings |
| Fan size (mm) | 135 |
| Bearing technology | FDB |
| Motor technology | 6-pole fan motor |
| Max. fan speed (rpm) | 2100 |
| dB(A) at 10% load | 8.7 |
| dB(A) at 20% load | 9 |
| dB(A) at 50% load | 9.7 |
| dB(A) at 100% load | 25.8 |
Output
| Multi-rail operation (12V rails) | 4 |
| 12V single rail operation | ✓ |
| Overclocking key | ✓ |
| +3.3V (A) | 25 |
| +5V (A) | 25 |
| +12V1 (A) | 32 |
| +12V2 (A) | 32 |
| +12V3 (A) | 40 |
| +12V4 (A) | 40 |
| +12V5 (A) | - |
| +12V6 (A) | - |
| -12V (A) | 0.5 |
| +5Vsb (A) | 3 |
| Max. combined power 12V (W) | 996 |
| Max. combined power 12VHPWR (W) | 0 |
| Max. combined power 3.3V + 5V (W) | 125 |
| Hold-up time at 100% load (ms) | 19 |
| Hold-up time at 80% load (ms) | - |
| Power good signal (ms) | 100 - 150 |
Cables and connectors
| Modular cables | ✓ |
| Sleeved cables | all |
| Flat cables | - |
| Maximum cable length (cm) | 120 |
| Cable length to motherboard (cm) | 60 |
| No. of cables | 14 |
| ATX-Motherboard (20+4-pin) | 1 |
| P4+4 (CPU) | 1 |
| P8 (CPU) | 1 |
| P4 (CPU) | - |
| 12VHPWR cables | 0 |
| PCI-e 6+2-pin (GPU) | 8 |
| PCI-e 6-pin (GPU) | - |
| SATA | 13 |
| PATA | 5 |
| FDD (Floppy) | 1 |
Protection
| 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) | ✓ |
Safety certification
| BSMI | ✓ |
| CB | ✓ |
| CCC | ✓ |
| CE | ✓ |
| cRUus | - |
| cTUVus | ✓ |
| CU | ✓ |
| FCC | ✓ |
| RCM | ✓ |
| TÜV | ✓ |
| UKCA | - |
Environmental directives
| Energy Star | 8.0 |
| ErP | ✓ |
| WEEE | ✓ |
| RoHS | ✓ |
| Triman | - |
Scope of delivery
| Thumb screws | ✓ |
| Screws | ✓ |
| Cable ties | ✓ |
| Velcro cable ties | ✓ |
| User manual languages | CN, DE, EN, ES, FR, JP, PL, RU, TW |
| OCK slot bracket with switch / OCK jumper | ✓ |
| SFX-to-ATX adapter bracket | - |
Casing
| Dimensions without cable (L x W x H), (mm) | 175 x 150 x 86 |
| Weight (kg) | 2.03 |
| Color | Black |
Service
| Warranty (Years) | 10 |
| Express replacement service in first year | DE, FR |
| International hotline / free of charge | ✓ / DE, FR |
Logistics data and RRP
| Article number | BN658 |
| EAN code | 4260052188057 |
| Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm) | 270 x 350 x 120 |
| Gross weight, package (kg) | 4.43 |
| Pieces per packaging unit | 4 |
| Dimensions, shipping box (L x W x H), (mm) | 504 x 305 x 368 |
| Gross weight, shipping box (kg) | 19.05 |
| RRP (€) | 289.00 |
Upgrade Check
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