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be quiet! Dark Power 14 1000W vs Lian Li SX Platinum 1000W

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  • 33 different values
  • 4 known for one only
  • 17 the same
  • 4 missing for both

Biggest differences

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  1. Average noiseLower is betterA: 10.34dB(A)B: 32.88dB(A)be quiet! is 22.54 dB(A) lower.
  2. 4-pin Molex connectorsA: 2B: 4Lian Li has 2 more.
  3. SATA power connectorsA: 13B: 8be quiet! has 5 more.
  4. 12V rippleLower is betterA: 21.32mVB: 31.15mVbe quiet! is 9.83 mV lower.
  5. PCIe 8-pin connectorsA: 4B: 5Lian Li has 1 more.
  6. Hold-up timeA: 17msB: 19msLian Li is 2 ms higher.

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side.

Weight

0 to 2.5 kg

A2.23kg
B1.49kg

All 66 fields

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Abe quiet! Dark Power 14 1000W
BLian Li SX Platinum 1000W

General

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Predecessor
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Successor
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Markets
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Power

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Rated continuous power
Full power rated up to

Certifications

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Cybenetics efficiency at 230V
Cybenetics noise at 115V

Measured

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Average efficiency at 115V (measured)

Cables and connectors

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Cables
Abe quiet! Dark Power 14 1000W
ConnectorConnectorsCablesLength to first plug (mm)Wire gaugeRated power (W)
ATX 24-pin (20+4)1160016-18AWGNot available
CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4)2270016AWGNot available
PCIe 8-pin (6+2)4275018AWGNot available
12V-2x61160016AWG600
SATA power11360018AWGNot available
SATA power2160518AWGNot available
4-pin Molex2160518AWGNot 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.
BLian Li SX Platinum 1000W
ConnectorConnectorsCablesLength to first plug (mm)Wire gaugeRated power (W)
ATX 24-pin (20+4)1160016AWGNot available
CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4)2270016AWGNot available
PCIe 8-pin (6+2)3355016AWGNot available
PCIe 8-pin (6+2)2155018AWGNot available
12V-2x61160016AWG600
SATA power8240018AWGNot available
4-pin Molex4140018AWGNot available
Source2Owner's manualdrive.google.com/file/d/1zrF6xFm6Yvy33xA0oxVEnQQmp_DsDEaQ/viewRead 15 October 2026Cable table, 1000W row: 1 motherboard 24/20-pin 600 mm, 2 CPU/ATX 12V 4+4-pin 700 mm, 3 single 8/6+2-pin PCIe 550 mm, 1 cable with 2 8/6+2-pin plugs 550 mm (12V-2x6 to dual PCIe), 1 12V-2x6 600 mm marked 600W, 2 SATA cables with 4 plugs each (400 mm + 150 mm x 3) and 1 PATA cable with 4 plugs (400 mm + 150 mm x 3). Cybenetics and Hardware Busters measure 450 mm for the SATA and Molex cables and 155 mm for the SATA spacing. The maker figures are stored. The 12V-2x6 to dual PCIe cable and the native 12V-2x6 cable use the same 12V-2x6 socket, so they are alternatives. Gauges come from the Cybenetics report.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/3167Read 15 October 2026Cables and Connectors table: ATX 20+4 pin 600 mm 16AWG, 2 x 4+4 pin EPS12V 700 mm 16AWG, 3 x 6+2 pin PCIe 550 mm 16AWG, the 2x 6+2 pin PCIe cable 550 mm 18AWG, 12+4 pin PCIe 600 mm (600W) 16-24AWG, 2 SATA cables with 8 plugs in total 450 mm + 155 mm x 3 18AWG and 1 Molex cable with 4 plugs 450 mm + 150 mm x 3 18AWG. The 16-24AWG range of the 12V-2x6 cable includes the sideband wires, so 16AWG is stored as the power wire gauge. The report lists the dual PCIe cable as 2 cables with 2 connectors, while Lian Li and Hardware Busters count 1 cable with 2 plugs. The maker count is stored.6Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/lian-li-sx1000p-1000w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 2: the modular panel has a dedicated 12V-2x6 socket, five CPU and PCIe sockets, four peripheral sockets and the split 18+10-pin motherboard pair. The bundle has three single PCIe 6+2-pin cables and one cable from the 12V-2x6 socket to two 6+2-pin plugs. That cable and the native 12V-2x6 cable are alternatives, so the five legacy PCIe plugs and the native cable cannot all be used together.
CPU (EPS) connectors
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2
PCIe 8-pin connectors
4
5
16-pin GPU connectors
1
1
SATA power connectors
13
8
4-pin Molex connectors
2
4

Fan

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Protection and parts

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Protections
MTBF (claimed)
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Monitoring and lighting

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Software monitoring
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Software
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Built-in power display
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Dimensions and weight

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In the box

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Warranty

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