be quiet! Dark Power 12 850W (Titanium) Review

1. Introduction2. Bundle & Cabling3. External4. Internal5. Testing Methodology and Results6. Closing Thoughts7. View All Pages

The be quiet! Dark Power 12 power supply has proven itself capable in our tests today. It is a fitting design to slot in at the top of the be quiet! hierarchy.  There are three models in this specific range, a 750W, 850W and 1000W – priced at £205.99, £239.99 and £269.99 respectively.

Discussing pricing right now seems almost pointless as quick searches online show that there are very few, if any, Titanium power supplies actually available to buy. It has been a terrible 12 months for gamers wanting to upgrade their systems. Let's just hope that be quiet! can actually get some of these power supplies into the channel in the coming months, but based on what we are seeing it seems somewhat unlikely.

Technically this long running partnership with FSP is proving fruitful. There are no glaring issues we feel the need to raise. The power supply was able to deliver close to 950W before safely shutting down. Load regulation is solid across the board. Efficiency levels peak at around 96% dropping to just over 94% at full load.

The unit incorporates a custom version of the highly regarded Silent Wings fan. This frameless fan sits in a funnel shaped opening, enabling high levels of air circulation and the corresponding results are stellar. Noise levels are also basically inaudible under normal use.

The colour neutral design will ensure the supply can fit into any themed build without causing a visual distraction, while the fully modular design ensures that only required cables can be adopted into the build to maximise routing efficiency.

The overclocking key allows the enthusiast user to switch between multi and single rail operation and the 10 year warranty gives peace of mind to a prospective customer.

Pros:

• High efficiency levels.
• Visually attractive.
• Fully modular.
• Custom Silent Wings fan is quiet.
• 105c rated Japanese capacitors in primary stage.
• Overclocking key may prove useful for some systems.
• colour neutral for themed build.

Cons:

• Finding one in stock in the first half of 2021 will likely be an issue.

Kitguru says: The be quiet! Dark Power 12 850W has proven to be a great performer in our tests. Load regulation, efficiency and ripple suppression are all stellar, and if you can can manage to find one in stock via your favourite etailer, then we have no hesitation in recommending it for a new system build.

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