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be quiet!Power supply
Dark Power 14 1000W
Released October 2025.3Press articleguru3d.com/story/be-quiet-announces-dark-power-14-power-supply-seriesRead 15 October 2026Press release: retail starts October 28 (the year is not printed, the article is dated 2025-10-14). Club386 published its review on 2025-10-28 and LDLC lists the unit from 29/10/2025. Last checked 16 October 2026.
- Power
- 1,000W
- Efficiency
- 80 PLUS Titanium
- Modular cables
- Fully modular
- ATX version
- ATX 3.1
55 of 66 fields known.
At a glance
Efficiency at 115V
Higher than all other power supplies.
Efficiency at 230V
Higher than all other power supplies.
SATA power connectors
13
Higher than all other power supplies.
Average noise
Lower than 95% of other power supplies. Lower is better.
General
- 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).
- 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
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- 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.
- 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
- Not available
- 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.
- 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
- Fully modular1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 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
- Rated continuous power
- 1,000W1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Manufacturer-provided information: Rated Power 1000 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.
- +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
- 3A1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 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.
- 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
- Cybenetics efficiency at 115V
- Cybenetics Titanium1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Report 25PS2953A, certification ID 252953, issued Sep 2, 2025. ETA Titanium badge at 115V. Sample serial 020EUL5220000100 (EU model), tested Aug 30, 2025.
- Cybenetics efficiency at 230V
- Cybenetics Titanium1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026ETA Titanium badge at 230V.
- Cybenetics noise at 115V
- A++1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026LAMBDA A++ badge at 115V.
- Cybenetics noise at 230V
- A++1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026LAMBDA A++ badge at 230V.
Measured
- Average efficiency at 115V (measured)
- 91.631%1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Accredited average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V. Ambient 28-32 C. At 230V the average is 93.457%.
- Average efficiency at 230V (measured)
- 93.457%1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Accredited average over more than 1450 load combinations at 230V.
- Light-load efficiency at 115V (measured)
- 73.197%1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Efficiency at 2% load at 115V. The unit is above 500 W, so the 2% load applies. At 230V it is 75.067%.
- Average power factor at 115V (measured)
- 0.9921Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Accredited average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V. At 230V it is 0.965.
- Average noise at 115V (measured)
- 10.34dB(A)1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Accredited average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V, ambient 28-32 C. The 230V average is 10.37 dBA.
- Noise at full load at 115V (measured)
- 33.2dB(A)1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Typical Load Tests (supplementary), 100% load row at 115V: 33.2 dB(A) at 1516 rpm fan speed, intake 45.01 C and exhaust 50.77 C. Not used for certification.
- Standby power with no load at 115V (measured)
- 0.0899W1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Standby power consumption at 115V with no load on +5VSB. At 230V it is 0.1392 W.
- Hold-up time (measured)
- 17ms1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Hold-Up Time and PWR_OK Signal: hold-up time 17.00 ms, AC loss to PWR_OK 14.90 ms, at maximum continuous load. Report 25PS2953A.
- 12V ripple at full load (measured)
- 21.32mV1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Non-accredited. 12V ripple at full load at 115V. At 230V it is 20.56 mV.
- 12V load regulation (measured)
- 0.61%1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Non-accredited. 12V load regulation at 115V. At 230V it is 0.65%.
Cables and connectors
- Cables
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.- CPU (EPS) connectors
- 2
- PCIe 8-pin connectors
- 4
- 16-pin GPU connectors
- 1
- SATA power connectors
- 13
- 4-pin Molex connectors
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Fan mode
- Semi-passive1Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953Read 15 October 2026Semi-Passive Operation checked, selectable.
- 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
- 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).
Monitoring and lighting
- Software monitoring
- Not available
- Software
- Not available
- Built-in power display
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- 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.
In the box
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Warranty
- 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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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | GTIN | Markets |
|---|---|---|
| BP020EU | 4260052192023 | EU |
| BP020US | Not available | US |
Sources
We read 10 sources for this power supply. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2953
- Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00712442.html
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