be quiet! DARK POWER PRO 14 IO 1300W

be quiet! DARK POWER PRO 14 IO 1300W
The be quiet! Dark Power Pro 14 IO 1300W power supply serves as a powerful power hub for stable and safe delivery of electricity to PC builds. The device delivers a total continuous output of 1300W and fully modular cabling, which simplifies installation and improves airflow inside the case. The design uses the ATX 3.1 form factor and boasts 80 PLUS Titanium energy certification with efficiency reaching up to 94.9%. Digitally controlled full-bridge LLC technology contributes to high power signal stability. The power supply represents a solution with full support for the be quiet! IO Center software, which enables detailed monitoring of operating parameters in real time. Users get an overview of current power consumption, overall system efficiency and precise speeds of the integrated fan. The software interface also includes a practical operating cost calculator, which continuously evaluates the financial cost of the electricity consumed.
Key features of the be quiet! DARK POWER PRO 14 IO 1300W power supply
- 80 PLUS Titanium certification and efficiency of up to 94.9%
- Digital control and full-bridge LLC technology
- Six 12V rails with the option to switch to single-rail mode
- Silent Wings 4 fan
- Choice of active and semi-passive cooling via IO Center
- Fully modular cabling with flat cables
- Seven integrated safety protection systems
Choosing a power supply
When choosing a suitable PC power supply, wattage is the key parameter alongside form factor. This indicates the maximum number of Watts that the power supply can continuously deliver to the components in the PC. It is advisable to use an online calculator to determine the optimum wattage based on your chosen components.
Power and cooling settings
The power supply offers an advanced choice between multi-rail operation and a single powerful rail mode. Using the control software, you can easily switch between the default configuration of six 12V rails and a massive single-rail setup. This feature is particularly suitable for high-performance PC builds and component overclocking. The cooling system allows a choice between active and semi-passive modes according to user preference. You can adjust the cooling settings via the be quiet! IO Center software.
Quiet cooling and internal components
Heat dissipation is handled by a 135mm Silent Wings 4 fan, which is part of the cooling system with an aluminium heatsink. The power supply design allows a choice between active and semi-passive cooling modes via the be quiet! IO Center software. The fan utilises a 6-pole motor and FDB bearing, reaching speeds of up to 2600rpm. The internal circuitry of the power supply uses Japanese capacitors with temperature resistance up to 105°C.
Power and protection
Power supply safety is ensured by seven integrated protection systems. These include overcurrent protection OCP, overvoltage protection OVP, overpower protection OPP and short circuit protection SCP. The system is completed by undervoltage protection UVP, overtemperature protection OTP and surge & inrush protection SIP.
Efficiency and modular cabling
Thanks to 80 PLUS Titanium and Cybenetics Titanium certifications, the power supply achieves an efficiency of up to 94.9% at 50% load. At 10% load, the efficiency is 91.9%. High efficiency contributes to reducing energy losses during power supply operation. Fully modular cabling with flat cables makes them easy to organise inside the computer case. You only need to connect the cables required for your specific build.
Connectors
- 1× ATX 20+4 pin
- 1× P4+4 pin (CPU)
- 1× P8 pin (CPU)
- 2× 12V-2×6
- 6× PCI-E 6+2 pin
- 16× SATA
- 2× PATA
Package contents
- be quiet! DARK POWER PRO 14 IO 1300W power supply
- Mounting screws
- Cable ties
- Hook-and-loop cable ties
80 Plus certification in the European market
The 80 Plus certification provides an objective assessment of PC power supply efficiency, giving users an easy and clear way to compare different models. The European market (which uses a 230V supply) features six 80 Plus certification levels with specific requirements for PC power supplies. Higher energy efficiency primarily means lower power consumption.
| PC power supply load | Efficiency at 20% load | Efficiency at 50% load | Efficiency at 100% load |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 PLUS | 82% | 85% | 82% |
| 80 PLUS Bronze | 85% | 88% | 85% |
| 80 PLUS Silver | 87% | 90% | 87% |
| 80 PLUS Gold | 90% | 92% | 89% |
| 80 PLUS Platinum | 92% | 94% | 90% |
| 80 PLUS Titanium | 94% | 96% | 94% |
Specifications
Performance and format
Equipment
Efficiency
Connectors
Cooling system
Dimensions
| Code: | BNdp14b6 |
| Warranty: | 120 months |
| Links: | Producer's Website: |
| Manufacturer information |
Listan GmbH, Wilhelm-Bergner-Str. 11, 21509 Glinde, Germany [email protected]
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