Power supplies / Compare
be quiet! Dark Power 14 1000W vs NZXT C850 SFX Gold
Product A: be quiet!
55 of 66 known
Cooler Master V850 SFX Gold ATX 3.1
CORSAIR SF1000 (2024)
CORSAIR SF750 (2024)
ASUS TUF Gaming 850W Gold EVO
CORSAIR RM850x SHIFT (2025)
MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5
Montech BETA 2 750W
ASRock PRO-850G
Lian Li SX Platinum 1000W
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1200W
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W
CORSAIR RM1000x SHIFT (2025)
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Cooler Master V850 SFX Gold ATX 3.1
CORSAIR SF1000 (2024)
CORSAIR SF750 (2024)
ASUS TUF Gaming 850W Gold EVO
CORSAIR RM850x SHIFT (2025)
MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5
Montech BETA 2 750W
ASRock PRO-850G
Lian Li SX Platinum 1000W
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1200W
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W
CORSAIR RM1000x SHIFT (2025)Product B: NZXT
55 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
CORSAIR RM1000e (2025)
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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
CORSAIR RM1000e (2025)38 of 58 fields differ
- 34 different values
- 4 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: 25.29dB(A)be quiet! is 14.95 dB(A) lower.
- SATA power connectorsA: 13B: 6be quiet! has 7 more.
- 4-pin Molex connectorsA: 2B: 3NZXT has 1 more.
- 12V rippleLower is betterA: 21.32mVB: 29.46mVbe quiet! is 8.14 mV lower.
- PCIe 8-pin connectorsA: 4B: 3be quiet! has 1 more.
- PowerA: 1,000WB: 850Wbe quiet! is 150 W higher.
- Hold-up timeA: 17msB: 19.9msNZXT is 2.9 ms higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- Abe quiet!: 150 × 86 mm
- BNZXT: 125 × 63.5 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).
GTIN / EAN
810074847414, 810074847421, 810074847407, 8100748474381Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/c850-sfx-goldRead 15 October 2026UPC row: 810074847414 (US) / 810074847421 (EU) / 810074847407 (UK) / 810074847438 (JP). NZXT also lists an EAN per model, which is not stored.
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).
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.
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Markets
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Colours
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.
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.
Channel Well Technology (CWT)3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2904Read 15 October 2026DUT Information and Parts Description: OEM/ODM CWT. Igor's Lab names Channel Well Technology (CWT). Club386 says HEC, which the Cybenetics parts list does not support.6Reviewigorslab.de/en/nzxt-c850-sfx-gold-power-supply-review-sufficient-power-for-small-cases-with-platinum-coatingRead 15 October 2026Review dated May 4, 2026: OEM Channel Well Technology (CWT). The model line says Cybenetics DUT PS-2402, EU SKU PS-8G1B-EU.
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.
50°C3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2904Read 15 October 2026DUT Information, Manufacturer-Provided Information: Operating Temperature (Continuous Full Load) 0 - 50 °C. Cybenetics marks it as manufacturer-provided, so 50 °C is stored. Club386 also says 850W continuous at up to 50°C ambient.5Reviewclub386.com/nzxt-c850-sfx-gold-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specs and features: 850W continuous at up to 50°C ambient. Detailed inspection: NZXT rates it at the full 850W at an ambient temperature of up to 50°C.
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 rail3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2904Read 15 October 2026Power Specifications lists one +12V rail at 70.83 A. The 12V OCP test tripped at 89.40 A (126.22 percent of 70.83 A) at 29 °C, so one over-current limit covers the full rated +12V current. Club386 calls it a single 12V rail.5Reviewclub386.com/nzxt-c850-sfx-gold-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specs and features: single 12V rail rated at 70.83A (850W).
+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.
+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.
+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.
+5V standby current
AC input voltage
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 Platinum1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/c850-sfx-goldRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Cybenetics Efficiency Platinum, with no input voltage. The Cybenetics report shows Platinum at both voltages.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2904Read 15 October 2026Report 25PS2904A, certification ID 252904, issued Aug 20, 2025. ETA Platinum at 115V (Cybenetics database feed, id 2904).
Cybenetics efficiency at 230V
Cybenetics Titanium1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026ETA Titanium badge at 230V.
Cybenetics Platinum1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/c850-sfx-goldRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Cybenetics Efficiency Platinum, with no input voltage. The Cybenetics report shows Platinum at both voltages.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2904Read 15 October 2026ETA Platinum at 230V (Cybenetics database feed, id 2904).
Cybenetics noise at 115V
Cybenetics noise at 230V
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.
BNZXT C850 SFX Gold
| Connector | Connectors | Cables | Length to first plug (mm) | Wire gauge | Rated power (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATX 24-pin (20+4) | 1 | 1 | 350 | 16AWG | Not available |
| CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4) | 1 | 1 | 470 | 16AWG | Not available |
| PCIe 8-pin (6+2) | 3 | 2 | 470 | 16-18AWG | Not available |
| 12V-2x6 | 1 | 1 | 470 | Not available | 600 |
| SATA power | 6 | 2 | 100 | 18AWG | Not available |
| 4-pin Molex | 3 | 1 | 100 | 18AWG | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/c850-sfx-goldRead 15 October 2026Cable Length & Connector Quantity: 24-pin ATX 350 mm (1), 4+4-pin CPU 470 mm (1), 6+2-pin PCIe 470 mm (1), 16-pin (PSU) to dual 8-pin (6+2) PCIe 470 mm (2), 16-pin (12+4) 12V-2x6 PCIe 470 mm (1), SATA 100 + 100 mm (6), peripherals 100 + 100 mm (3). Inside the Box lists one dual 8-pin cable, one single 6+2-pin cable, two SATA cables and one peripherals cable. The dual 8-pin cable has a 16-pin plug at the PSU end, so it counts as PCIe 8-pin with 2 plugs. The manual lists the 12V-2x6 cable as option 1 and the 6+2-pin or dual 8-pin cable as option 2, and the dual 8-pin cable plugs into the 12V-2x6 socket on the PSU. The lengths are the maker's. Wire gauges and the 600 W rating of the 12V-2x6 cable come from Cybenetics and the overview text (a 600W 12V-2x6 connector). Cybenetics lists 475 mm and 105 mm for the same cables. It counts the dual 8-pin cable as 2 cables, which is not used. The 12V-2x6 gauge is a 16-24AWG range that includes sideband wires, so none is stored.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/PSU_C850_SFX_Gold_Digital_Manual_V6_260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026Component list: 24-pin ATX x1, 4+4-pin CPU x1, 6+2-pin PCIe x1, 16-pin (PSU) to dual 8-pin (6+2) PCIe x1, 16-pin (12+4) 12V-2x6 PCIe x1, SATA x2, peripherals x1. Specification page 15: lengths 350, 470, 470, 470 and 470 mm, SATA 100 + 100 + 100 mm (6 connectors) and peripherals 100 + 100 + 100 mm (3 connectors). The panel on page 5 has MOTHERBOARD 20+4, PERIPHERAL & SATA, CPU & PCI-E and 12V-2x6 sockets. Step 4 lists the 12V-2x6 cable as option 1 and the 6+2-pin or dual 8-pin cable as option 2.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2904Read 15 October 2026Cables and Connectors table: ATX 24 pin 16AWG, 4+4 pin ATX12V 16AWG, 2x 6+2 pin PCIe (2 cables, 4 connectors) and 6+2 pin PCIe both 16-18AWG, 12+4 pin PCIe (600W) 16-24AWG, SATA 18AWG (2 cables, 6 connectors), 4-pin Molex 18AWG (1 cable, 3 connectors). The 600 W rating is for the 12V-2x6 cable.
CPU (EPS) connectors
2
1
PCIe 8-pin connectors
4
3
16-pin GPU connectors
1
1
SATA power connectors
13
6
4-pin Molex connectors
2
3
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
135mm1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Fan BQ SIW4-13525-MF, 135 mm, 12V, 0.4 A.6Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-power-14-reviewRead 15 October 2026135 mm be quiet! Silent Wings (BQ SIW4-13525-MF), max 2,100 rpm.
92mm1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/c850-sfx-goldRead 15 October 2026Fan Specs: Size 92 mm, PWM, 3,500 +/- 10% RPM.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/PSU_C850_SFX_Gold_Digital_Manual_V6_260213.pdfRead 15 October 20263Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2904Read 15 October 2026Cooling: 92mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan (HA9215SH12FD-F00).
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.
Fluid dynamic (FDB)1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/c850-sfx-goldRead 15 October 2026Fan Specs: Bearing Fluid dynamic bearing.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/PSU_C850_SFX_Gold_Digital_Manual_V6_260213.pdfRead 15 October 20263Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2904Read 15 October 2026Cooling: Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan.
Fan mode
Semi-passive1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/c850-sfx-goldRead 15 October 2026Fan Specs: Zero RPM Fan Mode Yes.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/PSU_C850_SFX_Gold_Digital_Manual_V6_260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026Fan Spec page 14: Zero RPM Fan Mode Yes.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2904Read 15 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)1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/c850-sfx-goldRead 15 October 2026Electrical Features: OVP, UVP, SCP, OTP, OPP and OCP. NLO and SIP come from the Cybenetics protection tests.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/PSU_C850_SFX_Gold_Digital_Manual_V6_260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026Electrical Features page 15: OVP, UVP, SCP, OTP, OPP, OCP.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2904Read 15 October 2026Protection Features: OCP, OPP, OTP and SCP on all rails, NLO checked, UVP passed at 90 V full load and at 80 V, surge protection by MOV and inrush protection by NTC and bypass relay. Fan failure protection is marked absent.
All-Japanese capacitors
Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/c850-sfx-goldRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Capacitors All 105°C-rated Japanese. The overview says 100% Japanese capacitors rated to 105°C.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/PSU_C850_SFX_Gold_Digital_Manual_V6_260213.pdfRead 15 October 20263Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2904Read 15 October 2026Parts Description: bulk capacitor Rubycon, electrolytic Rubycon and Nippon Chemi-con, polymer Nichicon FPCAP and Nippon Chemi-con. All are Japanese makers, which agrees with NZXT.
MTBF (claimed)
100,000h1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/c850-sfx-goldRead 15 October 2026Operation: MTBF 100,000 hours. The page does not state the test temperature.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/PSU_C850_SFX_Gold_Digital_Manual_V6_260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026Operation page 15: MTBF 100,000 hours, Temperature 0 - 50°C.
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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.
Weight
0.97kg(2.1 lb)1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/c850-sfx-goldRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Weight 0.97 kg (2.1 lb). Cybenetics measured 0.966 kg. The page does not say whether cables are included.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2904Read 15 October 2026DUT Information: Weight 0.966 kg (2.13 lb), the same as the maker's 0.97 kg.
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C850 SFX Gold, AC Power Cord, Installation Accessories1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/c850-sfx-goldRead 15 October 2026Inside the Box: C850 SFX Gold, 24-pin ATX, 4+4-pin CPU, 6+2-pin PCIe, 16-pin (PSU) to dual 8-pin (6+2) PCIe, 16-pin (12+4) 12V-2x6, 2x SATA, peripherals cable, AC Power Cord, Installation Accessories. The manual adds 4 #6-32 screws. The AC cord differs per region.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/PSU_C850_SFX_Gold_Digital_Manual_V6_260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026Component list: power supply, cables, 4 #6-32 screws, AC power cord.
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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.
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