be quiet! has announced its Dark Power 14 PSU series, a follow-up to its premium Dark Power 13, offering enough capacity to power the latest hardware with ease. Whether you go for the 850W, 1,000W, or 1,200W model, you will be treated to 80 Plus’ Titanium and Cybenetics’ Titanium ratings, indicating up to 95.57% power efficiency. And thanks to its ATX 3.1 / PCIe 5.1 compatibility, receive support for the latest hardware out of the box.
At the heart of each model lies Full Bridge + Synchronous Rectifier + LLC technology + DC-to-DC conversion, said to deliver unmatched signal stability, supported by premium-quality Japanese capacitors made for maximum reliability and longevity. At the same time, users get to choose between single or four independent 12V rails with a single button press, adding another layer of versatility. Each Dark Power 14 PSU is protected against overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, short circuits, overheating, overload, and voltage surges on the input side.
“This is no-compromise silence and performance in its highest form. With dual-button convenience for cooling modes and rail configuration, Dark Power 14 gives enthusiasts and professionals the ultimate foundation for their high-end systems,” said Aaron Licht, CEO of be quiet!.
To cool these components, be quiet! opts for a semi-passive design featuring its 140mm Silent Wings fan, rated for just 21.1dBA noise at 100% load. Those who prefer a silent operation at lower wattages can enable the passive mode by pressing the dedicated button on the back, configuring the fan to only spin under higher loads. These powerhouse PSUs fit all of this inside a 175mm (L) x 150mm (W) x 86mm (H) frame that’ll work well in all ATX PC cases.
Regarding connectivity, the Dark Power 14 offers four cables each packing a bunch of SATA/Molex connectors, four 600mm PCIe 6+2 cables for graphics cards, at least one 600W 12V-2×6 power cable, two 700mm 8-pin EPS for CPU power, plus the usual 24-pin. The main difference between the 1,200W unit and the rest is that this model includes a second 12V-2×6 cable for those running a dual-GPU setup.
The Dark Power 14 series will be available in retail starting October 28 at $309.90 / €309.90 for 1,200W, $274.90 / €274.90 for 1,000W, and $229.90 / €229.90 for 850W, backed by a ten-year warranty. This puts them among the cheapest Titanium-rated PSUs on the market, especially coming from a reputable brand.
