Article number: BP021US
DARK POWER 14
1200 WNo compromise silence and performance
Dark Power 14 1200W features a high-performance heat sink design with an integrated fan and can be operated in either active or semi-passive mode.
- 80 PLUS® Titanium and Cybenetics Titanium efficiency (up to 95.42 %)
- ATX 3.1 PSU with full support for PCIe 5.1 GPUs and GPUs with 6+2-pin connector
- Active and semi-passive cooling can be selected with the push of a button
- Aluminum heat sink to support the semi-passive cooling concept and improve longevity of the components
- Silent Wings fan for virtually inaudible operation
- Full bridge + Synchronous Rectifier + LLC technology provides unmatched signal stability and extremely high efficiency
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Characteristics
THE HIGHEST EFFICIENCY POSSIBLE
I am Titanium!Dark Power 14 1200W is certified with 80 PLUS® Titanium and Cybenetics Titanium for a stunning energy efficiency rating of up to 95.4%. This provides lots of benefits for a high-end system, including less power consumption and an overall cooler and quieter operation.
NEXT GEN
With ATX 3.1 compatibilityDark Power 14 1200W is an ATX 3.1 PSU and comes with both native integration of the two 12V-2x6 connectors for next-generation PCIe 5.1 graphics cards and 4 PCIe 6+2-pin connectors for support of current-gen GPUs. This makes the PSU extremely versatile and perfect for current and future high-end systems.
PUSH THE BUTTON!
Switch effortlessly between active and semi-passive coolingA button on the rear of the power supply allows switching between a balanced active cooling mode, where the Silent Wings fan spins all the time, or a semi-passive mode, where the fan does not spin under low load and only starts when additional cooling is required for more demanding operations. A post-ventilation setting keeps the fan spinning after cooling down for a short period of 2–5 minutes to prevent frequent and noisy starts and stops.
HEAT SINK AND INTEGRATED SILENT WINGS
Simply fan-tasticA large heat sink connects to the parts of the power supply that need the most cooling and dissipates a large portion of the heat. Even though a Titanium efficiency power supply does not generate as much heat, active cooling is required to prevent overheating issues under high load. Nothing less than the very best fan of be quiet! cools Dark Power 14 1200W. Being integrated directly into the heat sink, this high-end fan is immune to vibrations and sits unshakably. A 6-pole fan motor and fluid-dynamic bearing ultimately make for exceptionally long lifetime and minimal power consumption.
READY FOR OVERCLOCKING
Maximum strengthDark Power 14 1200W is particularly suitable for overclocking. With the simple push of a button, it is possible to manually switch between multi-rail and single-rail mode. This gives full overclocking control between the default four 12V-rail mode and the alternative massive single-rail operation.
PEAK TECHNOLOGY
Higher efficiency and lower ripple noiseDark Power 14 1200W is state-of-the-art technology. With an Active Rectifier and full bridge LLC Technology it offers some of the most advanced technologies available, resulting in higher efficiency, better regulation and lower ripple noise for an incomparably stable operation.
105°C CAPACITORS FROM JAPAN
Just the bestEach component in Dark Power 14 1200W is carefully selected. That is why we have exclusively used high-quality Japanese capacitors for this PSU. They are rated to 105°C, ensure stability, reliability, and a long operating life.
PERFECTLY MODULAR
As all things should beModular, sleeved cables measuring up to 120cm in length simplify component installation and reduce annoying clutter. This results in increased airflow and improved cooling in even the largest PC cases.
All models at a glance:
General data
| Model | Dark Power 14 | 1200 W |
| Continuous power (W) | 1200 |
| Peak power (W) | 1300 |
| Form factor | ATX 3.1 |
| Form factor EPS 12V | Version 2.92 |
| Topology | Full bridge + LLC + SR + DC/DC |
| Digitally controlled | ✓ |
| Voltage (Vac) | 200 - 240 |
| Frequency (Hz) | 50 - 60 |
| Input current (A) | 7 |
| Power factor at 100% load | >0.98 |
| Modern standby | ✓ |
| Power consumption in standby (W) | <0.15 |
| Average life time (h / 25°C) | >100,000 |
| Operating temperature up to (°C) | 40 |
Infographics
Efficiency
| 80 PLUS certification | Titanium |
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 2% load | 75.3 |
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 10% load | 92.2 |
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 20% load | 94.8 |
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 50% load | 95.4 |
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 100% load | 93.1 |
Fan and cooling technology
| Cybenetics Noise Rating | Titanium |
| Fan | Silent Wings |
| Fan size (mm) | 140 |
| Bearing technology | FDB |
| Motor technology | 4-pole fan motor |
| Max. fan speed (rpm) | 1800 |
| dB(A) at 10% load | 8 |
| dB(A) at 20% load | 8 |
| dB(A) at 50% load | 8.3 |
| dB(A) at 100% load | 21.1 |
Output
| Multi-rail operation (12V rails) | 1 |
| 12V single rail operation | - |
| Overclocking key | ✓ |
| +3.3V (A) | 25 |
| +5V (A) | 24 |
| +12V1 (A) | 33 |
| +12V2 (A) | 33 |
| +12V3 (A) | 45 |
| +12V4 (A) | 45 |
| +12V5 (A) | N/A |
| +12V6 (A) | N/A |
| -12V (A) | 0.5 |
| +5Vsb (A) | 3 |
| Max. combined power 12V (W) | 1200 |
| Max. combined power 12V-2x6 (W) | 600 |
| Max. combined power 3.3V + 5V (W) | 120 |
| Hold-up time at 100% load (ms) | - |
| Hold-up time at 80% load (ms) | 19.5 |
| Power good signal (ms) | 100 - 150 |
Cables and connectors
| Modular cables | ✓ |
| Sleeved cables | ✓ |
| Flat cables | ✓ |
| Maximum cable length (cm) | 105 |
| Cable length to motherboard (cm) | 60 |
| No. of cables | 11 |
| ATX-Motherboard (20+4-pin) | 1 |
| P4+4 (CPU) | 1 |
| P8 (CPU) | 1 |
| P4 (CPU) | - |
| 12V-2x6 cables | 2 |
| PCI-e 6+2-pin (GPU) | 4 |
| PCI-e 6-pin (GPU) | - |
| SATA | 13 |
| PATA | 2 |
| FDD (Floppy) | - |
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 | ✓ |
| IRAM | - |
Environmental directives
| Energy Star | 9.0 |
| ErP | ✓ |
| WEEE | ✓ |
| RoHS | ✓ |
| Triman | ✓ |
Scope of delivery
| Thumb screws | - |
| Screws | ✓ |
| Cable ties | ✓ |
| Velcro cable ties | - |
| User manual languages | CN, DE, EN, ES, FR, IT, JP, PL, RU, TW, UA |
| 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) | 2.3 |
| Color | Black |
Service
| Warranty (Years) | 10 |
| Express replacement service in first year | - |
| International hotline / free of charge | ✓ / DE, FR, US |
Logistics data and RRP
| Article number | BP021US |
| EAN code | 4260052192061 |
| Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm) | 355 x 230 x 126 |
| Gross weight, package (kg) | 3.7 |
| Pieces per packaging unit | 4 |
| Dimensions, shipping box (L x W x H), (mm) | 528 x 368 x 260 |
| Gross weight, shipping box (kg) | 20.14 |
| RRP (€) | 309.90 |
Upgrade Check
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