CONCLUSION

   Having reviewed the top of the line Dark Power Pro 1500W a couple of months ago (review here) means I had high hopes for the Dark Power 12 1000W and as you can tell from my charts it didn’t disappoint. Build quality is also almost as high as that of the Dark Power Pro 12 line so nothing less here either. On top of that the electrical efficiency of the Dark Power 12 1000W seems to be higher (always based on the official numbers) compared to that of the Dark Power Pro 12 1500W model so overall the former could actually be a better choice than the latter for some people (not including those who may need a more powerful single +12V rail). Worth pointing out is that the 135mm fan used in the Dark Power 12 1000W turned out being less audible than the 135mm model used with the Dark Power Pro 12 1500W (as expected really due to the difference in output).

   The be quiet! Dark Power 12 1000W 80 Plus Platinum power supply unit was officially released less than 2 hours ago and so currently it retails for around 280Euros inside the EU a price tag which is just a tad higher compared to other similar models. Still this small gap is actually well justified not only due to the multi-single rail feature of the Dark Power 12 1000W but also because of its excellent build quality, low noise levels and of course the 10-year limited warranty all of which warrant the Platinum Award.

PROS

- Excellent Build Quality
- Solid Rail Stability
- 80 Plus Titanium Certified
- Electrical Protections (OCP/OVP/SSP/OPP/UVP/OTP)
- Low Noise Levels
- Frameless Silent Wings 135mm Fan
- Multi & Single Rail Mode (32A/40A & 83A)
- 10 Year Limited Warranty

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- Current Availability