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be quiet! Dark Power 14 1000W vs be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W
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CORSAIR RM1000x SHIFT (2025)
Lian Li SX Platinum 1000W
Super Flower Leadex VIII Platinum PRO 1000W
Fractal Design Ion 3 Gold 1000W
Super Flower Zillion FP 1000W
CORSAIR RM850x SHIFT (2025)
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W
MSI MAG A1000GLS PCIE5
ASRock PRO-850G
CORSAIR RM1000e (2025)
MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5
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CORSAIR RM1000x SHIFT (2025)
Lian Li SX Platinum 1000W
Super Flower Leadex VIII Platinum PRO 1000W
Fractal Design Ion 3 Gold 1000W
Super Flower Zillion FP 1000W
CORSAIR RM850x SHIFT (2025)
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W
MSI MAG A1000GLS PCIE5
ASRock PRO-850G
CORSAIR RM1000e (2025)
MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE532 of 58 fields differ
- 27 different values
- 5 known for one only
- 22 the same
- 4 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 66 power supplies.
- SATA power connectorsA: 13B: 6Dark Power 14 1000W has 7 more.
- Hold-up timeA: 17msB: 21.8msPure Power 13 M 850W is 4.8 ms higher.
- 12V rippleLower is betterA: 21.32mVB: 27.27mVDark Power 14 1000W is 5.95 mV lower.
- PowerA: 1,000WB: 850WDark Power 14 1000W is 150 W higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ADark Power 14 1000W: 150 × 86 mm
- BPure Power 13 M 850W: 150 × 86 mm
Weight
0 to 2.5 kg
All 66 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
BP020US, BP020EU8Retailer pageavadirect.com/DARK-POWER-14-80-PLUS-Titanium-1000W-Fully-Modular-ATX-Power-Supply/Product/19681238Read 15 October 2026AvaDirect (US) lists MPN and article number BP020US. It lists EAN 4260052192023, the same EAN Scan gives for BP020EU, so the EAN is stored on the EU model only.9Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/1000w-be-quiet!-dark-power-14-fully-modular-pcie-51-80plus-titanium-quad-rail-833a-135mm-fan-atx-31Read 15 October 2026Scan UK lists the model number BP020EU (Scan code LN165194).
BP027US, BP027U2, BP027EU1Maker product pagebequiet.com/en/powersupply/5952Read 14 October 2026The search result title of this URL reads Article number BP027US. BP027U2 is listed by the same maker under another page, seen only as a search result title, and BP027EU is the EU article number read on the retailer listings.4Retailer pagetanotis.com/products/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-power-supplyRead 14 October 2026MPN BP027US.
GTIN / EAN
Announced
October 20253Press articleguru3d.com/story/be-quiet-announces-dark-power-14-power-supply-seriesRead 15 October 2026Guru3D copy of the be quiet! press release, published 2025-10-14. The Dark Power 14 series has 850 W, 1000 W and 1200 W models.4Press articlefunkykit.com/news/be-quiet-announces-dark-power-14-power-supply-seriesRead 15 October 2026Copy of the press release dated 2025-10-14 (Eddie Chim).
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Status
Available8Retailer pageavadirect.com/DARK-POWER-14-80-PLUS-Titanium-1000W-Fully-Modular-ATX-Power-Supply/Product/19681238Read 15 October 2026US listing is live in October 2026 with low stock.9Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/1000w-be-quiet!-dark-power-14-fully-modular-pcie-51-80plus-titanium-quad-rail-833a-135mm-fan-atx-31Read 15 October 2026UK listing is live in October 2026.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$274.93Press articleguru3d.com/story/be-quiet-announces-dark-power-14-power-supply-seriesRead 15 October 2026Suggested retail price $274.90 for the 1000 W model. The release does not say whether tax is included, and US prices are normally quoted without sales tax.6Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-power-14-reviewRead 15 October 2026Price $274.90 / 274.90 EUR in the review's specification table.
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Launch price (EU)
€274.93Press articleguru3d.com/story/be-quiet-announces-dark-power-14-power-supply-seriesRead 15 October 2026Suggested retail price 274.90 EUR for the 1000 W model, as published. The release does not say whether VAT is included. HW Busters labels its $275/275 EUR MSRP as excluding VAT. Street prices in the EU are 264 to 280 EUR including VAT.6Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-power-14-reviewRead 15 October 2026Price $274.90 / 274.90 EUR in the review's specification table.
Markets
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Colours
Black8Retailer pageavadirect.com/DARK-POWER-14-80-PLUS-Titanium-1000W-Fully-Modular-ATX-Power-Supply/Product/19681238Read 15 October 2026Color Black.10Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00712442.htmlRead 15 October 2026Colour Black.
Black2Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-is-atx-3-1-compliant-and-pcie-5-1-compatible10-year-manufacturers-warrantyRead 14 October 2026Colour: Black. Color: Black.5Retailer pageparadigit.ie/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w/21819497/productRead 14 October 2026Colour of product: Black.6Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00696818.htmlRead 14 October 2026Color: Black.
Form factor
ATX version
ATX 3.13Press articleguru3d.com/story/be-quiet-announces-dark-power-14-power-supply-seriesRead 15 October 2026Series is ATX 3.1 compliant (see also the Funkykit copy).4Press articlefunkykit.com/news/be-quiet-announces-dark-power-14-power-supply-seriesRead 15 October 2026ATX 3.1 compliant.9Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/1000w-be-quiet!-dark-power-14-fully-modular-pcie-51-80plus-titanium-quad-rail-833a-135mm-fan-atx-31Read 15 October 2026Standard ATX 3.1.
ATX 3.12Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-is-atx-3-1-compliant-and-pcie-5-1-compatible10-year-manufacturers-warrantyRead 14 October 2026Specifications copied from be quiet!: Form factor Version 3.1. Features: ATX 3.1 PSU.5Retailer pageparadigit.ie/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w/21819497/productRead 14 October 2026ATX version 3.1, EPS version 2.92.
PCIe CEM version
PCIe 5.13Press articleguru3d.com/story/be-quiet-announces-dark-power-14-power-supply-seriesRead 15 October 2026Full support for PCIe 5.1 graphics cards (see also the Funkykit copy).4Press articlefunkykit.com/news/be-quiet-announces-dark-power-14-power-supply-seriesRead 15 October 2026PCIe 5.1 GPU support.9Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/1000w-be-quiet!-dark-power-14-fully-modular-pcie-51-80plus-titanium-quad-rail-833a-135mm-fan-atx-31Read 15 October 2026PCIe 5.1 with a native 12V-2x6 connector.
PCIe 5.12Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-is-atx-3-1-compliant-and-pcie-5-1-compatible10-year-manufacturers-warrantyRead 14 October 2026Features: full support for PCIe 5.1 GPUs, One PCIe 5.1 12V-2x6 600W.6Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00696818.htmlRead 14 October 2026The LDLC description says PCIe 5.1 12V-2x6 cable up to 300 W. Cybenetics and be quiet! say 600 W, so the 300 W figure is not used.
Modular cables
Fully modular1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026DUT Information: Cable Design Fully Modular.
Fully modular2Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-is-atx-3-1-compliant-and-pcie-5-1-compatible10-year-manufacturers-warrantyRead 14 October 2026Product details: Modular Fully. Cables and connectors: Modular cables Yes.8Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2841Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: Cable Design Fully Modular.
Built by (OEM)
Channel Well Technology (CWT)1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026DUT Information: OEM/ODM CWT.5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/be-quiet-dark-power-14-1000w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 15 October 2026Technical specifications: Manufacturer (OEM) CWT.6Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-power-14-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specification table: OEM CWT.
Power
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Rated continuous power
850W2Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-is-atx-3-1-compliant-and-pcie-5-1-compatible10-year-manufacturers-warrantyRead 14 October 2026Continuous power (W) 850. The peak power figure of 900 W is not stored.8Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2841Read 14 October 2026Manufacturer-provided information: Rated Power 850 W.
Full power rated up to
40°C5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/be-quiet-dark-power-14-1000w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 15 October 2026Technical specifications: Operating Temperature (Continuous Full Load) 0 - 40 C, the label of the Cybenetics manufacturer-provided field. The Cybenetics report page leaves that row empty. The review also notes the unit delivered full power at 46 C, which is a test and not a rating.8Retailer pageavadirect.com/DARK-POWER-14-80-PLUS-Titanium-1000W-Fully-Modular-ATX-Power-Supply/Product/19681238Read 15 October 2026General specs: Max operating temperature 40 C. The listing does not say the 40 C is the full-power rating, but it matches the HW Busters continuous full load row.
12V rail design
Switchable3Press articleguru3d.com/story/be-quiet-announces-dark-power-14-power-supply-seriesRead 15 October 2026A button switches between multi-rail operation, the default with four 12V rails, and single-rail operation. A rear OCK key does it.5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/be-quiet-dark-power-14-1000w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 15 October 2026Rear panel has a zero-RPM button and an OCK button that merges all 12V rails into one single rail. Spec table 'Number of 12V rails: 1' refers to that merged mode.7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reports/be-quiet-dark-power-14-1000w/2Read 15 October 2026The four +12V rails can be combined into one with a switch on the back. Multi-rail is the default.
Single rail2Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-is-atx-3-1-compliant-and-pcie-5-1-compatible10-year-manufacturers-warrantyRead 14 October 2026Multi-rail operation No, 12V single rail operation Yes.3Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/850w-be-quiet!-pure-power-13-m-fully-modular-pcie-51-80plus-gold-single-rail-709a-12v-2x6-atx-31-psuRead 14 October 2026Internal +12V rails: Single rail. Rail 1 +12V 70.9 A.9Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Number of 12V rails 1.
+12V max current
83A6Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-power-14-reviewRead 15 October 2026Four 12V rails rated 33/33/34/34 A, or 83 A combined, for 996 W. Single-rail mode is switchable. Cybenetics and HW Busters print 33/33/40/40 A for the single rails. Scan prints 83.3 A for the combined maximum. 996 W divided by 12 V is 83.0 A.7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reports/be-quiet-dark-power-14-1000w/2Read 15 October 2026Four +12V rails, two rated 33 A and two rated 40 A, up to 83 A combined, or 996 W. Total output 1000 W.
70.9A2Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-is-atx-3-1-compliant-and-pcie-5-1-compatible10-year-manufacturers-warrantyRead 14 October 2026+12V1 (A) 70.9, +12V2 to +12V6 N/A.5Retailer pageparadigit.ie/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w/21819497/productRead 14 October 2026Max output current (+12V1) 70.9 A. Combined power (+12V) 850 W.8Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2841Read 14 October 2026Power specifications table: +12V 70.9 A, 850 W.
+12V max power
996W1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Power Specifications table: +12V rails 33 A, 33 A, 40 A and 40 A with 996 W combined on +12V. Total max power 1000 W.5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/be-quiet-dark-power-14-1000w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 15 October 2026Technical specifications: Power 12V combined 996 W, 5V + 3.3V 120 W, 5VSB 15 W.6Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-power-14-reviewRead 15 October 2026Four 12V rails, 83 A combined for 996 W.8Retailer pageavadirect.com/DARK-POWER-14-80-PLUS-Titanium-1000W-Fully-Modular-ATX-Power-Supply/Product/19681238Read 15 October 2026Max combined 12V 996 W, max combined 12V-2x6 600 W. The listing says '4 rails (no single-rail mode)', which the maker's announcement, Club386, HW Busters and APH Networks contradict, so it is not used.
850W2Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-is-atx-3-1-compliant-and-pcie-5-1-compatible10-year-manufacturers-warrantyRead 14 October 2026Max. combined power 12V (W) 850.5Retailer pageparadigit.ie/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w/21819497/productRead 14 October 2026Combined power (+12V) 850 W.8Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2841Read 14 October 2026Power specifications table: +12V 850 W.
+3.3V and +5V combined power
120W1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Power Specifications table: +3.3V 25 A and +5V 24 A with one combined 120 W.8Retailer pageavadirect.com/DARK-POWER-14-80-PLUS-Titanium-1000W-Fully-Modular-ATX-Power-Supply/Product/19681238Read 15 October 2026Max combined 3.3V + 5V 120 W.
120W2Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-is-atx-3-1-compliant-and-pcie-5-1-compatible10-year-manufacturers-warrantyRead 14 October 2026Max. combined power 3.3V + 5V (W) 120. +3.3V 22 A and +5V 22 A.5Retailer pageparadigit.ie/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w/21819497/productRead 14 October 2026+3.3V and +5V 22 A each, 120 W combined as printed for each.8Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2841Read 14 October 2026Power specifications table: 3.3V and 5V 22 A each, 120 W combined.
+5V standby current
3A2Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-is-atx-3-1-compliant-and-pcie-5-1-compatible10-year-manufacturers-warrantyRead 14 October 2026+5Vsb (A) 3.5Retailer pageparadigit.ie/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w/21819497/productRead 14 October 2026Max output current (+5Vsb) 3 A, 15 W.8Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2841Read 14 October 2026Power specifications table: 5VSB 3 A, 15 W.
AC input voltage
Lowest100Highest240V1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Manufacturer-provided information: rated voltage 100-240 Vrms, 6-13 A, 50-60 Hz.
Lowest100Highest240V2Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-is-atx-3-1-compliant-and-pcie-5-1-compatible10-year-manufacturers-warrantyRead 14 October 2026Voltage (Vac) 100 - 240. Frequency 50 - 60 Hz.8Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2841Read 14 October 2026Manufacturer-provided information: rated voltage 100-240 Vrms, 6-12 A, 50-60 Hz.
Alternative low power mode (ALPM)
Yes1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026ALPM (Alternative Low Power Mode) compatible, checked.5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/be-quiet-dark-power-14-1000w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 15 October 2026Technical specifications: Alternative Low Power Mode support yes.8Retailer pageavadirect.com/DARK-POWER-14-80-PLUS-Titanium-1000W-Fully-Modular-ATX-Power-Supply/Product/19681238Read 15 October 2026Key features list modern standby support.
Certifications
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80 PLUS rating
Cybenetics efficiency at 115V
Cybenetics efficiency at 230V
Cybenetics noise at 115V
Measured
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Average efficiency at 115V (measured)
Average efficiency at 230V (measured)
Light-load efficiency at 115V (measured)
Average power factor at 115V (measured)
Average noise at 115V (measured)
Noise at full load at 115V (measured)
Standby power with no load at 115V (measured)
Hold-up time (measured)
12V ripple at full load (measured)
12V load regulation (measured)
Cables and connectors
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Cables
Abe quiet! Dark Power 14 1000W
| Connector | Connectors | Cables | Length to first plug (mm) | Wire gauge | Rated power (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATX 24-pin (20+4) | 1 | 1 | 600 | 16-18AWG | Not available |
| CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4) | 2 | 2 | 700 | 16AWG | Not available |
| PCIe 8-pin (6+2) | 4 | 2 | 750 | 18AWG | Not available |
| 12V-2x6 | 1 | 1 | 600 | 16AWG | 600 |
| SATA power | 11 | 3 | 600 | 18AWG | Not available |
| SATA power | 2 | 1 | 605 | 18AWG | Not available |
| 4-pin Molex | 2 | 1 | 605 | 18AWG | Not available |
Source1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Cables and Connectors table: ATX 20+4 pin 600 mm 16-18AWG, 8-pin ATX12V and 4+4-pin ATX12V 700 mm 16AWG, 12+4 pin PCIe 600 mm 16-24AWG, SATA 600+155+155+155 mm on 2 cables (8 plugs), SATA 600+155+155 mm on 1 cable (3 plugs), one SATA 605+155 mm and 4-pin Molex +155+150 mm cable, all 18AWG. The PCIe row reads 2x 6+2 pin PCIe (750 mm) with cable count 4 and connector count 4. HW Busters lists the same four plugs as 2 cables, so the PCIe row is stored as 4 plugs on 2 cables at 750 mm. The 16-24AWG range of the 12+4 pin cable includes the thin sideband wires, so the power wire gauge is stored as 16AWG, which APH Networks also states. The AC power cord (1380 mm) is not stored.5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/be-quiet-dark-power-14-1000w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 15 October 2026Technical specifications: 2x EPS (2 cables), 1x 12+4 pin (600 W), 4x PCIe 6+2 pin (2 cables), 13x SATA (4 cables), 2x 4-pin Molex (1 cable). Cable table identical to the Cybenetics report. The 12+4 pin cable is rated 600 W.7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reports/be-quiet-dark-power-14-1000w/2Read 15 October 2026Cable list: 1x ATX 20+4-pin 60 cm, 1x 4+4-pin 70 cm, 1x EPS 8-pin 70 cm, 1x 12V-2x6 12+4-pin 60 cm, 2x PCIe 6+2-pin with 2 connectors each, 60 cm to both, 2x SATA with 4 connectors, 1x SATA with 3 connectors, 1x SATA/Molex with 4 connectors, all with 15 cm spacing. The 24-pin, 4+4-pin, EPS and 12V-2x6 cables use 16 AWG wire, the rest 18 AWG. The PCIe length of 60 cm differs from the 750 mm in the Cybenetics report, which is stored.8Retailer pageavadirect.com/DARK-POWER-14-80-PLUS-Titanium-1000W-Fully-Modular-ATX-Power-Supply/Product/19681238Read 15 October 2026Total cables 10. Counts: 1 ATX, 1 P4+4, 1 P8, 1 12V-2x6, 4 PCIe 6+2-pin, 13 SATA, 2 PATA. The 12V-2x6 cable is rated 600 W.
Bbe quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W
| Connector | Connectors | Cables | Length to first plug (mm) | Wire gauge | Rated power (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATX 24-pin (20+4) | 1 | 1 | 550 | 18-22AWG | Not available |
| CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4) | 2 | 2 | 650 | 16AWG | Not available |
| PCIe 8-pin (6+2) | 2 | 2 | 600 | 16-18AWG | Not available |
| PCIe 8-pin (6+2) | 2 | 1 | 500 | 16-18AWG | Not available |
| 12V-2x6 | 1 | 1 | 595 | 16AWG | 600 |
| SATA power | 6 | 2 | 500 | 18AWG | Not available |
| 4-pin Molex | 2 | 1 | 510 | 18AWG | Not available |
Source2Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-is-atx-3-1-compliant-and-pcie-5-1-compatible10-year-manufacturers-warrantyRead 14 October 2026Connector totals: 1 ATX 20+4, 1 P4+4, 1 P8, 1 12V-2x6, 4 PCIe 6+2, 6 SATA, 2 PATA. Max. combined power 12V-2x6 (W) 600.4Retailer pagetanotis.com/products/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-power-supplyRead 14 October 2026Cables listed: 20+4 pin, PCIe 5.1 12V-2x6, two PCIe 6+2 pin, P4+4, P8 and 2 SATA/peripheral cables. Cable lengths on the listing differ from Cybenetics, so the Cybenetics lengths are stored.8Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2841Read 14 October 2026Cables and Connectors table: ATX 550 mm 18-22AWG, 4+4 pin EPS12V and 8-pin EPS12V 650 mm 16AWG, two single 6+2 pin PCIe cables 600 mm and one 6+2 pin PCIe cable with two plugs (500 mm then 150 mm) 16-18AWG, 12+4 pin PCIe 595 mm (600W) 16-28AWG, SATA cable 500 mm with 150 mm spacing for 4 plugs and a second SATA and Molex cable starting at 510 mm for 2 SATA and 2 Molex plugs. The 16-28AWG range includes the thin sideband wires, so the 16AWG power wire gauge is stored. The two Molex plugs sit on the second SATA and Molex cable, so the molex row takes that cable's 510 mm to its first plug.9Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 2x EPS (2 cables), 4x PCIe 6+2 pin (3 cables), 1x PCIe 12+4 pin (600W), 6x SATA (2 cables), 2x 4-pin Molex (1 cable). The modular panel has nine sockets, including a native 12V-2x6 header. The review lists an MSRP of 150 USD excluding VAT but names no region, so no launch price is stored.
CPU (EPS) connectors
2
2
PCIe 8-pin connectors
4
4
16-pin GPU connectors
1
1
SATA power connectors
13
6
4-pin Molex connectors
2
2
Cable style
Sleeved5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/be-quiet-dark-power-14-1000w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 15 October 2026Box and cables page: photo of the ten modular cables, all with fabric sleeves.7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reports/be-quiet-dark-power-14-1000w/2Read 15 October 2026All ten modular cables are sleeved. The page does not say whether the cables are also flat.
Mixed2Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-is-atx-3-1-compliant-and-pcie-5-1-compatible10-year-manufacturers-warrantyRead 14 October 2026Sleeved cables Yes and Flat cables Yes. Tanotis lists the 20+4 pin and 12V-2x6 cables as sleeved and the PCIe 6+2, 4+4 and 8-pin cables as flat.3Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/850w-be-quiet!-pure-power-13-m-fully-modular-pcie-51-80plus-gold-single-rail-709a-12v-2x6-atx-31-psuRead 14 October 2026Cables are described as black braided.4Retailer pagetanotis.com/products/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-power-supplyRead 14 October 2026Cable Design: Flat, Modular, Sleeved. The 20+4 pin and PCIe 5.1 cables are sleeved. The PCIe 6+2 pin, P4+4 and P8 cables are flat.
Fan
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Fan size
Fan bearing
Fluid dynamic (FDB)1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Fan BQ SIW4-13525-MF, fluid dynamic bearing.3Press articleguru3d.com/story/be-quiet-announces-dark-power-14-power-supply-seriesRead 15 October 2026Silent Wings fan integrated into the heat sink with a 6-pole motor and a fluid-dynamic bearing.6Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-power-14-reviewRead 15 October 2026Fluid dynamic bearing, 6-pole motor.
Rifle2Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-is-atx-3-1-compliant-and-pcie-5-1-compatible10-year-manufacturers-warrantyRead 14 October 2026Bearing technology Rifle.3Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/850w-be-quiet!-pure-power-13-m-fully-modular-pcie-51-80plus-gold-single-rail-709a-12v-2x6-atx-31-psuRead 14 October 20261 x 120 mm fan with rifle bearing, 2000 RPM max.8Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2841Read 14 October 2026Fan BQ QF2-12025-HS, 120 mm, rifle bearing.
Fan mode
Semi-passive2Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-is-atx-3-1-compliant-and-pcie-5-1-compatible10-year-manufacturers-warrantyRead 14 October 2026Features: Semi-passive construction. The data sheet row Cybenetics NoiseRating No is out of date, since the Cybenetics report gives A++.3Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/850w-be-quiet!-pure-power-13-m-fully-modular-pcie-51-80plus-gold-single-rail-709a-12v-2x6-atx-31-psuRead 14 October 2026Semi-passive, zero-RPM operation at light loads.6Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00696818.htmlRead 14 October 2026Power supply type: Semi-passive.8Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2841Read 14 October 2026Semi-Passive Operation checked.
Fan mode switch
Yes3Press articleguru3d.com/story/be-quiet-announces-dark-power-14-power-supply-seriesRead 15 October 2026A rear button selects balanced active cooling, where the fan always spins, or semi-passive mode, where the fan stays off under low load.5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/be-quiet-dark-power-14-1000w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 15 October 2026Rear panel switch activates the zero-RPM fan mode.6Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-power-14-reviewRead 15 October 2026A rear button switches between active cooling (fan always spinning) and semi-passive cooling. Rear controls are a power button, a 0 rpm button and an OCK button.10Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00712442.htmlRead 15 October 2026Cooling mode selectable with a button.
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Over-current (OCP), Over-voltage (OVP), Under-voltage (UVP), Over-power (OPP), Over-temperature (OTP), Short-circuit (SCP), No-load (NLO), Surge and inrush (SIP)1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Protection Features (Manufacturer) lists OPP, OCP (+12V), OTP, SCP, surge protection and inrush current protection. The protection tests tick UVP at 90 V full load and no damage at 80 V, and NLO. Fan failure protection is marked absent and OVP has no row, so OVP comes from the maker's announcement.3Press articleguru3d.com/story/be-quiet-announces-dark-power-14-power-supply-seriesRead 15 October 2026Lists overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, short circuit, overheating, overload and input-side surge protection.8Retailer pageavadirect.com/DARK-POWER-14-80-PLUS-Titanium-1000W-Fully-Modular-ATX-Power-Supply/Product/19681238Read 15 October 2026Protections: OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP and SIP (surge and inrush).
Over-current (OCP), Over-voltage (OVP), Under-voltage (UVP), Over-power (OPP), Over-temperature (OTP), Short-circuit (SCP), No-load (NLO), Surge and inrush (SIP)2Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-is-atx-3-1-compliant-and-pcie-5-1-compatible10-year-manufacturers-warrantyRead 14 October 2026OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP and SIP (surge and inrush protection) all Yes. NLO comes from the Cybenetics protection tests.8Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2841Read 14 October 2026Protection Features (Manufacturer) lists OPP, +12V OCP, OTP, SCP, surge and inrush current protection. The protection tests tick UVP at 90 V and 80 V and NLO.
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MTBF (claimed)
100,000h2Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-is-atx-3-1-compliant-and-pcie-5-1-compatible10-year-manufacturers-warrantyRead 14 October 2026Average life time (h / 25°C) >100,000. Stored as 100000 and published as more than that.5Retailer pageparadigit.ie/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w/21819497/productRead 14 October 2026Mean time between failures (MTBF) 100000 h. The test temperature is not stated here. Inside Tech gives it as 25 °C.
Monitoring and lighting
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Dimensions
Width150Height86Depth175mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 6.9 in)6Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-power-14-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specification table: 150 x 86 x 175 mm (W x H x D).7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reports/be-quiet-dark-power-14-1000w/2Read 15 October 2026Depth is 17.5 cm. Width and height are not given on the page.8Retailer pageavadirect.com/DARK-POWER-14-80-PLUS-Titanium-1000W-Fully-Modular-ATX-Power-Supply/Product/19681238Read 15 October 2026175 x 150 x 86 mm (L x W x H) without cables, weight 2.2 kg.10Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00712442.htmlRead 15 October 202686 x 150 x 175 mm (H x W x L), weight 2.2 kg.
Width150Height86Depth160mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 6.3 in)2Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-is-atx-3-1-compliant-and-pcie-5-1-compatible10-year-manufacturers-warrantyRead 14 October 2026Dimensions without cable (L x W x H) 160 x 150 x 86 mm. Hardware Busters gives 85 mm for the height.3Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/850w-be-quiet!-pure-power-13-m-fully-modular-pcie-51-80plus-gold-single-rail-709a-12v-2x6-atx-31-psuRead 14 October 2026150 x 86 x 160 (W x H x D).9Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 150 x 85 x 160 mm (W x H x D). The maker data sheet gives 86 mm for the height.
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be quiet! PURE POWER 13 M 850W Power Supply, AC Power Cord, 5 x Screws, 5 x Cable Ties4Retailer pagetanotis.com/products/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-power-supplyRead 14 October 2026Items Included: power supply, AC power cord, 5 x screws, 5 x cable ties, plus the cables. The AC cord differs per region.
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
10years3Press articleguru3d.com/story/be-quiet-announces-dark-power-14-power-supply-seriesRead 15 October 2026Comprehensive 10-year manufacturer's warranty.8Retailer pageavadirect.com/DARK-POWER-14-80-PLUS-Titanium-1000W-Fully-Modular-ATX-Power-Supply/Product/19681238Read 15 October 2026Warranty 10 years.
10years2Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-is-atx-3-1-compliant-and-pcie-5-1-compatible10-year-manufacturers-warrantyRead 14 October 202610-year manufacturer's warranty.3Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/850w-be-quiet!-pure-power-13-m-fully-modular-pcie-51-80plus-gold-single-rail-709a-12v-2x6-atx-31-psuRead 14 October 2026Warranty 10 years (120 months), return to base, on the UK listing. Hardware Busters also gives 10 years.4Retailer pagetanotis.com/products/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-power-supplyRead 14 October 2026Limited 10-Year Manufacturer Warranty on the BP027US listing.9Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Warranty: 10 Years.
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