With its Dark Power Pro 13, be quiet! completes its range of ATX 3.0-compliant power supplies. We have a choice between the Pure Power 12M, which is an entry-level ATX 3.0 power supply, but offers serious advantages and a good price positioning. Then there's the Dark Power 13, which is admittedly more expensive for the same power, but which not only has a more attractive design, but also allows those who are averse to the "multiple rail" mode to switch the power supply to a "single rail" mode.
Modding.fr reviews the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13, and goes back over the hype surrounding this range, so enthralled were they with the Dark Power Pro 12. The site gives a quick overview of the technical specifications and differences with the Pro range, then presents the bundle and packaging, highlighting the 10-year warranty. It then takes a look at the overclocking key, explaining perfectly how it works, and goes on to look at the aesthetics of the block itself, as well as the frameless fan. The journalist then reviews the sound volume of the power supply, and looks at the internal components, after opening the block. He notes very positively the quality of said components, as well as their reliability and the engineering of their layout. He goes on to write of his appreciation of the layout and choice of cables, before going on to review them. He was pleasantly surprised by both the sound volume and the voltages and their stability, and concluded with a very positive note, taking a final look at all the power supply's features and strengths. The review ends with a score of 5 stars/5.