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be quiet! Dark Power 13 850W, ATX 3.0, PCIe 5.0, 80+ Titanium Power Supply | Frameless Silent Wings Fan, Overclocking Key, Full Bridge LLC, Active Rectifier, Japanese 105°C Capacitors, 10-Year Warranty
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be quiet! Dark Power 13 850W

Bottom line: The be quiet! Dark Power 13 850W: 80 PLUS Titanium certified, up to 95.4% efficiency for less heat and power draw; main trade-off: titanium rating usually costs more than Gold-rated 850W units with similar output.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 80 PLUS Titanium certified, up to 95.4% efficiency for less heat and power draw
  • ✓ Native 12VHPWR cable for PCIe 5.0 GPUs plus 6+2-pin connectors for current cards
  • ✓ Handles power excursions up to double its 850W rating during GPU load spikes
  • ✓ Overclocking key switches between four independent 12V rails and one single 12V rail
  • ✓ Frameless Silent Wings fan, Japanese 105°C capacitors and a 10-year warranty

Cons

  • ✗ Titanium rating usually costs more than Gold-rated 850W units with similar output
  • ✗ ATX 3.0 unit uses the original 12VHPWR plug, not the revised ATX 3.1 12V-2x6
  • ✗ 850W may be tight for a flagship GPU paired with an overclocked high-end CPU
  • ✗ Multi-rail mode means heavy loads should be balanced across the four 12V rails

Manufacturer description

The be quiet! Dark Power 13 850W offers 80 PLUS® Titanium efficiency, virtually inaudible operation, and ATX 3.0 compliance for next-gen GPU compatibility. ● 80 PLUS Titanium efficiency (up to 95.4%) ● ATX 3.0 PSU with full support for PCIe 5.0 GPUs and GPUs with 6+2 pin connector ● Improved frameless Silent Wings fan for virtually inaudible operation ● Full-mesh front with funnel shape air inlet upholds the high air circulation abilities ● Overclocking key switches between four 12V rails and one massive 12V rail ● Active Rectifier + full bridge LLC technology provides unmatched signal…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

  • Dark Power 13 850W is certified with 80 PLUS Titanium and an energy efficiency rating of up to 95.4%. This provides lots of benefits for your high-end system, including less power consumption and an overall cooler and quieter operation
  • Dark Power 13 850W is an ATX 3.0 PSU and comes with both native integration of the 12VHPWR connector for next-generation PCIe 5.0 graphics cards, and PCIe 6+2-pin connectors for support of current-gen GPUs
  • Dark Power 13 offers 850W of continuous power with 4 independent 12V rails. Even if the graphics card demands excessive power for a short time: Dark Power 13 850W handles power excursions up to double its rated power with ease
  • Dark Power 13 offers 850W of continuous power with 4 independent 12V rails. Even if the graphics card demands excessive power for a short time: Dark Power 13 850W handles power excursions up to double its rated power with ease

Full Specifications

Brandbe quiet!
Wattage850 watts
Fan Count1
Model NameBN660
Unit Count1 Count
Form FactorATX
Model NumberBN660
Connector TypeATX
Cooling MethodAir
Number of Fans1
Output Wattage850
Item Dimensions6.89 x 5.91 x 3.39 inches
Mfr Part NumberBN660
Compatible DevicesComputer Case
Warranty Description1 YEAR
Maximum Input Voltage240 volts_of_alternating_current
Minimum Input Voltage100 volts_of_alternating_current
Item dimensions L x W x H6.89 x 5.91 x 3.39 inches
System Bus Connector Type6+2 Pin
Connector Type Used on CableATX
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