Power supplies / Compare
be quiet! Dark Power 14 1000W vs CORSAIR RM1000e (2025)
Product A: be quiet!
55 of 66 known
Lian Li EDGE Gold 1000W
Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 (2024)
Seasonic CORE GX-850 (2024)
CORSAIR RM850x (2024)
Lian Li SX Platinum 1000W
Montech Century II 1050W
Montech Century II 1200W
Lian Li EDGE Gold 850W
NZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1
ASRock Steel Legend SL-1000G
Thermaltake Toughpower GT 1000W
FSP Hydro Ti PRO 1000W (ATX 3.1)
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Lian Li EDGE Gold 1000W
Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 (2024)
Seasonic CORE GX-850 (2024)
CORSAIR RM850x (2024)
Lian Li SX Platinum 1000W
Montech Century II 1050W
Montech Century II 1200W
Lian Li EDGE Gold 850W
NZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1
ASRock Steel Legend SL-1000G
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FSP Hydro Ti PRO 1000W (ATX 3.1)Product B: CORSAIR
52 of 66 known
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1200W
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
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W
MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5
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be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1200W
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
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W
MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE538 of 58 fields differ
- 31 different values
- 7 known for one only
- 16 the same
- 4 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 66 power supplies.
- Average noiseLower is betterA: 10.34dB(A)B: 25.54dB(A)be quiet! is 15.2 dB(A) lower.
- SATA power connectorsA: 13B: 6be quiet! has 7 more.
- 12V rippleLower is betterA: 21.32mVB: 30.07mVbe quiet! is 8.75 mV lower.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- Abe quiet!: 150 × 86 mm
- BCORSAIR: 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).
CP-9020297-NA, CP-9020294-NA, CP-9020297-EU1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020294-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-white-cp-9020294-naRead 14 October 2026SKU CP-9020294-NA.8Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/957638/zasilacz-pc-corsair-rm1000e-2025-rme-series-cp-9020297-eu.htmlRead 14 October 2026CP-9020297-EU on the Komputronik and OX.ee listings.
GTIN / EAN
8400066913278Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/957638/zasilacz-pc-corsair-rm1000e-2025-rme-series-cp-9020297-eu.htmlRead 14 October 2026Komputronik lists producer code CP-9020297-EU with EAN 840006691327. OX.ee lists the same code with EAN 0840006691327. This is the only GTIN found for the RMe 2025 RM1000e. The NA code was not found in a reliable listing.9Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2885880Read 14 October 2026EAN 840006691327 (also printed as 0840006691327) for CP-9020297-EU.
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.
$169.994Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250124130712/https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 2026Archived copy of the Corsair US page from 2025-01-24, marked New, a few days after the reviews of January 15 and 22. It shows a price of 169.99 USD, excluding sales tax. Hardware Busters and Tom's Hardware print 170 USD. The page today shows 189.99 USD, which is a later price. The archived page shows the black SKU CP-9020297-NA. The white edition's launch price is not stated.6Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/corsair-rm1000e-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: MSRP (excluding VAT) 170 USD. Review published January 15, 2025.7Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/corsair-rm1000e-atx-3-1-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review published 14 May 2025 says it was priced at 170 USD at the time of the review. Used only as support for the Corsair page figure.
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.
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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.
Black, White1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 20262Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020294-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-white-cp-9020294-naRead 14 October 2026The white edition has SKU CP-9020294-NA, the same Tech Specs and the same power table.
Form factor
ATX1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 20266Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/corsair-rm1000e-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dimensions 150 x 85 x 140 mm (W x H x D). The back face is the ATX size.
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.
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.
Modular cables
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.
HEC5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2624Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: OEM/ODM HEC. Parts description: Manufacturer (OEM) HEC.7Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/corsair-rm1000e-atx-3-1-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026Internal Design: HEC (Compucase) is the OEM.
Power
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Rated continuous power
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.
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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.
+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.
83.3A3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 14 October 2026RM1000e Specifications table: model RPS0217, SKU CP-9020297/CP-9020294, +12V 83.3A, 1000W. The black product page prints 62.5A, which is the RM750e figure. The white page prints 83.3A.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2624Read 14 October 2026Power specifications table: +12V 83.3 A, 1000 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.
1,000W3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 14 October 2026RM1000e Specifications table: +12V 83.3A 1000W, total power 1000W.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2624Read 14 October 2026Power specifications table: +12V 1000 W, total 1000 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.
150W1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 2026Power table lists +3.3V 20A and +5V 20A with 150W combined. Cybenetics, Hardware Busters and Tom's Hardware also say 150W.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2624Read 14 October 2026Power specifications table: 3.3V and 5V 20 A each, 150 W combined.
+5V standby current
AC input voltage
Lowest100Highest240V1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Manufacturer-provided information: rated voltage 100-240 Vrms, 6-13 A, 50-60 Hz.
Lowest100Highest240V1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 2026AC input 100-240V, 47-63Hz.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2624Read 14 October 2026Manufacturer-provided information: rated voltage 100-240 Vrms, 6-12 A, 47-63 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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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.
BCORSAIR RM1000e (2025)
| Connector | Connectors | Cables | Length to first plug (mm) | Wire gauge | Rated power (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATX 24-pin (20+4) | 1 | 1 | 610 | 16-20AWG | Not available |
| CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4) | 2 | 2 | 750 | 18AWG | Not available |
| PCIe 8-pin (6+2) | 4 | 3 | 650 | 16-18AWG | Not available |
| 12V-2x6 | 1 | 1 | 650 | 16AWG | 600 |
| SATA power | 6 | 2 | 450 | 18AWG | Not available |
| 4-pin Molex | 2 | 1 | 450 | 18AWG | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 2026Cable listing table: lengths 610 mm (24-pin), 750 mm (EPS), 650 mm (12V-2x6, 12V-2x6 to dual 8-pin, PCIe 8-pin), SATA 450 mm to the first plug then 100 mm spacing. Tolerance 10 mm. PCIe 8-pin is 2 single cables plus 1 cable with two 8-pin plugs (the 12V-2x6 to dual 8-pin cable), so 4 plugs on 3 cables. The SATA row covers a 4-plug SATA cable and a 2 SATA and 2 PATA cable. The two 4-pin plugs sit on the SATA and PATA cable, so the molex row takes that cable's 450 mm to its first plug. Hardware Busters and Cybenetics list the same cables. Tom's Hardware lists 3 PCIe 8-pin, 8 SATA and 3 Molex, which does not match Corsair or Cybenetics and is not used. The dual 8-pin cable and the native 12V-2x6 cable are separate cables in the box. Whether both can be used at once is not stated.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2624Read 14 October 2026Cables and Connectors table gives wire gauge per cable: ATX 16-20AWG, EPS 18AWG, 6+2 PCIe 16AWG, 2 x 6+2 PCIe 16-18AWG, 12+2 pin PCIe (600W) 16-24AWG, SATA and Molex 18AWG. The 16-24AWG range for the 12V-2x6 cable includes the thin sideband wires, so the 16AWG power wire gauge is stored. The report lists lengths of 600 mm, 740 mm and 640 mm, which are mostly 10 mm shorter than Corsair's figures (the 12+2 pin cable is 650 mm in both). Corsair's lengths are stored.6Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/corsair-rm1000e-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 2x EPS (2 cables), 4x PCIe 6+2 pin (3 cables), 1x PCIe 12+2 pin (600W), 6x SATA (2 cables), 2x 4-pin Molex (1 cable). Product photos page: nine sockets at the back, including a 12V-2x6.
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.
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.
Rifle1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 2026Page says 120mm rifle bearing fan. Cybenetics names it Hong Hua HA1225H12SF-Z.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2624Read 14 October 2026Cooling: 120mm Rifle Bearing Fan (HA1225H12SF-Z).
Fan mode
Semi-passive1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs tab: Zero RPM Mode Yes.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2624Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: Semi-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.
Protection and parts
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Protections
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)3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 14 October 2026Safety and Protection section lists OVP, UVP, OCP, OTP, SCP and OPP. NLO and SIP come from the Cybenetics report.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2624Read 14 October 2026Protection Features (Manufacturer) lists OPP, +12V OCP, OTP, SCP, surge protection and inrush current protection. The protection tests tick NLO. Fan failure protection is not ticked.
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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.
Width150Height86Depth140mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 5.5 in)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020297-na/rme-series-rm1000e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020297-naRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs tab: 140x150x86. The quick start guide gives 140 mm (L) x 150 mm (W) x 86 mm (H). Depth is 140 mm and the back face is 150 x 86 mm.3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 14 October 2026RM1000e Specifications: 140mm (L) x 150mm (W) x 86mm (H).
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Power Supply, AC Cable, DC Cables, Cable Ties, Mounting Screws, Safety Leaflet3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 14 October 2026RM1000e Specifications, Package Contents.
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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.
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