be quiet! Launches Dark Power Pro 10 Power Supplies – 80 PLUS Platinum!
be quiet! today released the companies new high end line of PC power supply units (PSUs) called Dark Power Pro 10. The flagship series now uses state-of-the-art power conversion and cooling technologies along with other design enhancements to be the quietest and most energy efficient models in the companys 12 year history. Efficiencies range up to 94% and 80 PLUS Platinum certification! The range features six models all with a modular cable management system and power outputs from 550 to 1200 Watts. Six versions will be available: 550, 650, 750, 850, 1000 and 1200 Watts. Suggested prices start at 135.00 Euro for 550 W version and go up to 279.00 Euro for 1200 Watts of power. Dark Power Pro 10 PSUs are backed by a five year warranty and are now shipping.
The all-new power conversion circuitry topology features Full Bridge (high power models) and Half Bridge (lower power models) LLC resonant converter and DC-to-DC voltage stepdown along with Synchronous Rectifying to confer unmatched power efficiency and signal stability. Dark Power Pro 10 series all use be quiet!s renowned SilentWings fan; the key feature in a completely redesigned cooling system with a new and custom made 135 mm fan. This fan features a fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) which provides a 300,000 hour lifespan and makes it virtually inaudible. Furthermore using very high quality fans enhances PSU reliability as fan failure is by far the most common failure mode for power supplies. Silent operation is additionally achieved via painstaking optimizations which have minimized all forms of noiseacoustic, electrical and mechanical. In addition the fan grille design and mounting were both fine tuned during design for quietness.
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