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Article number: BN312
DARK POWER PRO 12
1500WCUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGIES AND PERFORMANCE
The be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 1500W offers 80 PLUS® Titanium efficiency and world class performance due to fully digital control and frameless fan concept.
- 80 PLUS® Titanium efficiency (up to 94.9%)
- Fully digital control (PFC, LLC, SR/12V) and full bridge topology
- Patented frameless Silent Wings fan for virtually inaudible operation at ordinary load
- Full mesh PSU front with redesigned funnel-shaped air inlet
- Overclocking key switches between six 12V rails and one massive 12V rail
- Japanese 105°C capacitors ensure highest stability and reliability
- Aluminum case and modular individually sleeved cables for magnificent appearance
- Ten-year manufacturer’s warranty
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Characteristics
80 PLUS® TITANIUM
The highest efficiency certificate availableDark Power Pro 12 1500W is certified with 80 PLUS Titanium and an energy efficiency rating of up to 94.9%. This provides lots of benefits for your high-end system, including less power consumption and an overall cooler and quieter operation. The standby drain is below 0.1 watts.
WORLD CLASS POWER REGULATION
Fully digital controlThe fully digital control (PFC, LLC, SR/12V) results in higher efficiency, better regulation and lower ripple noise. This guarantees an incomparably stable operation. Due to the digital concept the Dark Power Pro 12 can reach a great efficiency over the complete power range, even at low load.
FRAMELESS SILENT WINGS FAN
Patented fan technology for virtually inaudible operationThe be quiet! Silent Wings fan mounted on a tripod enables maximum airflow and a virtually inaudible operation at ordinary loads. This is thanks to its unique, airflow-optimized fan blade design along with an advanced fluid-dynamic bearing and 6-pole fan motor for less vibration, super-long life and minimal power consumption.
INNOVATIVE COOLING CONCEPT
For a longer lifespanThe split fan inlet of the Dark Power Pro 12 1500W is a specially-shaped funnel that increases airflow while reducing unwanted turbulence. The wire-free design inside allows the cool air to reach all components flawlessly which ultimately leads to a longer lifespan.
READY FOR OVERCLOCKING
Pushing the performance of your PSU to the maxDark Power Pro 12 1500W is particularly suitable for overclocking, thanks to its strong and stable 12V rails. The overclocking key empowers you with full control for overclocking by manually switching between the default six 12V-rail mode and the alternative massive single-rail operation.
MAXIMUM CONVENIENCE
Modular cablesThe maximum utility afforded by modular individually sleeved cables of up to 120cm simplifies component installation and reduces annoying clutter. This results in increased airflow and improved cooling in even the largest PC cases.
STATE-OF-THE-ART DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Rock-steady signal stability and efficiencyExperience the most technologically advanced power supply be quiet! has ever built! Using an advanced digital full bridge, LLC and Synchronous Rectifier (SR) technology it provides unmatched signal stability and unbeatable power efficiency. It is also equipped with DC-to-DC conversion for tight voltage regulation, even under heavy cross-loading conditions. This ensures reliable operation for the next generation of processors and graphics cards.
JAPANESE 105° CAPACITORS
A testament to high qualityOnly the best components are used in Dark Power Pro 12 1500W. That is why we have built exclusively high-quality Japanese capacitors into the PSU chassis. They are rated to 105°C which ensures stability, reliability and a long operating life.
MAGNIFICENT APPEARANCE
Larger cooling area and new visual aspectsThe all-new PSU front and the redesigned funnel-shaped air inlet uphold the high air circulation abilities. In combination with the individually sleeved cables, the high-quality aluminum case on the outside and the high-end components on the inside make the Dark Power Pro 12 shine from every possible angle.
WINNER OF EUROPEAN HARDWARE AWARDS 2021
A testament of quality and performanceDark Power Pro 12 is the winner of the European Hardware Awards 2021 in the PSU category. With that the high-end PSU proves its claim to be at the top of all power supplies, and is the perfect choice for all who do not intend to compromise on top performance, technology and virtually inaudible operation.
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General data
| Model | Dark Power Pro 12 1500W |
| Continuous power (W) | 1500 |
| Peak power (W) | 1600 |
| Form factor | Version 2.51 |
| Form factor EPS 12V | Version 2.92 |
| Modular Cable management | ✓ |
| Topology | Full bridge + LLC + SR + DC/DC |
| Wire-free design (DC-side) | ✓ |
| Voltage (Vac) | 100 - 240 |
| Frequency (Hz) | 50 - 60 |
| Input current (A) | 17 / 9 |
| PFC | active |
| Power factor at 100% load | >0.99 |
| Compliant to Intel C6/C7 | ✓ |
| Power consumption in standby (W) | <0.06 |
| Average life time (h / 25°C) | 300,000 |
| Operating temperature up to (°C) | 50 |
Infographics
Output
| 12V rails (multi-rail operation) | 6 |
| 12V single rail operation | ✓ |
| Overclocking key | ✓ |
| +3.3V (A) | 25 |
| +5V (A) | 25 |
| +12V1 (A) | 40 |
| +12V2 (A) | 40 |
| +12V3 (A) | 40 |
| +12V4 (A) | 40 |
| +12V5 (A) | 45 |
| +12V6 (A) | 45 |
| -12V (A) | 0.5 |
| +5Vsb (A) | 3.5 |
| Max. combined power 12V (W) | 1500 |
| Max. combined power 3.3V + 5V (W) | 150 |
| Hold-up time at 100% load (ms) | 18 |
| Power good signal | 100 - 150ms |
Fan / Cooling technology
| Fan type | Silent Wings |
| +SilentWings | ✓ |
| Bearing technology | FDB |
| Motor technology | 6-pole fan motor |
| Fan size (mm) | 135 |
| Max. fan speed (rpm), temperature-dependent | 2600 |
| Temperature control for case fans | - |
| dB(A) at 20% load | 12.1 |
| dB(A) at 50% load | 12.4 |
| dB(A) at 100% load | 31.5 |
Protection
| OCP (over current protection) | ✓ |
| OVP (over Voltage protection) | ✓ |
| UVP (under Voltage protection) | ✓ |
| SCP (short circuit protection) | ✓ |
| OTP (over temperature protection) | ✓ |
| OPP (over power protection) | ✓ |
| SIP (Surge & Inrush Protection) | ✓ |
Safety certification
| CE | ✓ |
| CB | ✓ |
| TÜV | ✓ |
| FCC | ✓ |
| cRUus | - |
| cTUVus | ✓ |
| RCM (Australia) | ✓ |
| BSMI | ✓ |
| CU (Russia) | ✓ |
| CCC | ✓ |
Eco / Efficiency
| 80 PLUS certification | Titanium |
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 20% load | 94.7 |
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 50% load | 94.9 |
| Efficiency (%) at 230V, 100% load | 92.8 |
Environmental directives
| Energy Star | 7.0 |
| ErP | ✓ |
| WEEE | ✓ |
| RoHs | ✓ |
Cables / Connectors
| Nvidia® SLI (RTX 3090) ready | ✓ |
| Cable management | Modular |
| Sleeved cables | Individually sleeved |
| Cable length to mainboard (cm) | 60 |
| Flat cables | - |
| Cable length to first connector (cm) | 50 |
| Maximum cable length (cm) | 120 |
| All-in-one cable (SATA/PATA/FDD) | ✓ |
| No. of cables | 17 |
| ATX-Motherboard (20+4-pin) | 1 |
| P8 (CPU) | 1 |
| P4+4 (CPU) | 1 |
| P4 (CPU) | - |
| PCI-e 6-pin (GPU) | - |
| PCI-e 6+2-pin (GPU) | 10 |
| PATA | 8 |
| SATA | 16 |
| FDD (Floppy) | 2 |
| External fan connectors | - |
Casing
| Dimensions without cable (L x W x D), (mm) | 200 x 150 x 86 |
| Weight (kg) | 2.44 |
| Color | Black |
Accessories
| Thumb screws | ✓ |
| Screws | ✓ |
| Cable ties | ✓ |
| Velcro cable ties | ✓ |
| Box/Bag for PSU/Cables | ✓ |
| User manual languages | CN, DE, EN, ES, FR, JP, PL, RU, TW |
| OCK slot bracket with switch / OCK jumper | ✓ |
| SFX-to-ATX adapter bracket | - |
Service
| Warranty (Years) | 10 |
| Express replacement service in first year | DE, FR |
| International hotline / free of charge | ✓ / DE, FR |
Logistics data, RRP
| Article number | BN312 |
| EAN code | 4260052187432 |
| Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm) | 417 x 253 x 152 |
| Gross weight, package (kg) | 6.9 |
| Pieces per packaging unit | 2 |
| Dimensions, shipping box (L x W x H), (mm) | 440 x 325 x 283 |
| Gross weight, shipping box (kg) | 14.6 |
| RRP (€) | 449.00 |
Upgrade Check
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