If you’re building a high-end gaming PC around a flagship GPU, an overclocked processor, or both, the power supply can quickly become one of the most important components to get right. be quiet! is targeting these systems with its new Dark Power Pro 14 IO Series, offering up to 1600W of power along with Titanium-rated efficiency, ATX 3.1 support, and software control.
The new PSU lineup includes 1600W and 1300W models and is designed for high-resolution gaming systems, next-generation graphics cards, overclocked PCs, and demanding workstation workloads. The series supports both 80 Plus Titanium and Cybenetics Titanium certifications, with efficiency reaching up to 94.9%.
be quiet! has also focused on cooling, using a newly developed aluminium heatsink with an integrated Silent Wings fan. Users can select between active cooling and a semi-passive mode. In semi-passive operation, the fan remains off during lower loads and starts when the PSU requires additional cooling.
The Dark Power Pro 14 IO is also the first be quiet! PSU to offer smart software controls through the company’s IO Center. The software provides real-time information about power consumption, efficiency, and fan speed. It also allows users to switch between single-rail and multi-rail operation and select the preferred cooling mode.
The software includes a power cost calculator as well, showing estimated electricity costs based on PSU usage. This could be useful for users running powerful gaming PCs or workstations for long periods.
Connectivity is built around the latest standards. The Dark Power Pro 14 IO is an ATX 3.1 power supply with a native 12V-2×6 connector for PCIe 5.1 graphics cards. It also includes four PCIe 6+2-pin connectors, giving users more flexibility when connecting current-generation GPUs.
Cable management is handled through modular sleeved cables and four different sizes of cable combs. The PSU also includes protection against overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, short circuits, overheating, overload, and input-side voltage surges.
be quiet! is backing both models with a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty. The Dark Power Pro 14 IO will be available from September 1, with the 1600W model priced at $499.90, €479.90, or £449.99. The 1300W version will cost $479.90, €439.90, or £399.99.
- 1600W and 1300W models
- Up to 94.9% efficiency
- 80 Plus Titanium and Cybenetics Titanium certifications
- ATX 3.1 support
- Native 12V-2×6 connector for PCIe 5.1 GPUs
- Four PCIe 6+2-pin connectors
- Single-rail and multi-rail modes
- Active and semi-passive cooling
- Silent Wings fan with fluid-dynamic bearing
- IO Center software monitoring and controls
- Modular sleeved cables
- 10-year warranty
- Available September 1
For buyers putting together an expensive gaming PC, the combination of high wattage, PCIe 5.1 support, Titanium efficiency, configurable cooling, and software monitoring makes the Dark Power Pro 14 IO a power supply designed specifically for demanding hardware.
