Next we’re gonna be overclocking our cardiac pacemakers
@thomasrogers82398 ай бұрын
I would totally do that
@petert33558 ай бұрын
Yeah, I bet that mode will taste like pineapple......
@Preske8 ай бұрын
technically we already can.
@martinw2458 ай бұрын
It's not overcloking. It's just switchable between multi rail or single rail. Nothing new. Corsair do the same
@Kerleyy_8 ай бұрын
80 year olds running faster than Usain Bolt 😂
@KnexFour8 ай бұрын
My old Corsair HX1000 has a toggle switch right on the unit to switch between multiple and single 12v rails. This isn't new and I don't understand why they're advertising this as "overclocking". I think they should just better educate users on the difference between single and multiple rails.
@adomas5238 ай бұрын
This video is an advertisement for those PSUs. Don't expect him to say anything bad or say that you could find an older PSU with the same features
@mpz_prod8 ай бұрын
Can tell you why it's advertised as OCK. singlerail psu is better for overclocking on GPU and CPU then multirail.
@Dr80SK8 ай бұрын
Do you know why they call features by bad names ? Its marketing 😂 having psu that can switch between rail usage sound booooring. Overclocking psu sounds like something extra
@lyianx8 ай бұрын
What IS the difference between the single an multi rail?
@necmiozguven70928 ай бұрын
@@lyianx Basically you are making 4 parallel 2-lane roads to 1 big 8-lane autobahn for the current.
@mariuszwalo12038 ай бұрын
Great power supplies. I bought my "be quiet! Dark Power PRO P8 1000W" in 2011, and still using it in my PC (with RTX4090 and I9-14900K).
@GameslordXY5 ай бұрын
Is that Wise? It lacks modern protections.
@rekareaperАй бұрын
That’s a good way to kill your hardware. I wouldn’t use a PSU outside of its warranty and that includes my AX1600i in my main PC.
@StevenCregan8 ай бұрын
Would love a better explanation of why switching to "Single Rail Mode" is important when overclocking cpu/gpu
@oldsoul5528 ай бұрын
My understanding is it allows to push more power to one source so with OC mode on the device pluged to 12v2 for example will be able to draw more than 80 amps instead of 40 in non OC mode
@nagranoth_8 ай бұрын
Multi rail has each 12V group (rail) protected individually, if any of them draw too much the PSU shuts down. This is to protect individual components, but it also means a component that wants a bit more power as normal operation shuts down the PSU, while really the power supply has plenty of headroom because none of the other rails are drawing max power. Single rail combines all the groups, so individual components don't trigger protection, but total power draw still does. I think originally you actually had multiple rails because power supplies had separate circuitry for each that really couldn't handle more. Modern supplies however have the multiple rails are an addition that isn't really needed for the PSU itself, though load ballancing might improve efficiency or something. In practice however no-one really needs this. Only some extreme overclocking scenarios are ever going to need it. It's one of those "if you have to ask, you don't need it" things. I'm also not sure why Jay makes a big deal of it. This has existed for years and is fairly standard on high power PS's. The only thing special is the switch you can access without opening the case, which in my opinion is a bad idea; it's hard to picture a scenario where you routinely reboot to (de)activate such an OC feature, and if you do chances are you're going to forget switching at some point so you're better off leaving it on the single rail setting when not overclocking.
@L3v3LLIP8 ай бұрын
@@nagranoth_ I think it is important to note that you only switch it to single rail mode when you only have one component connected to the 12v rails. As soon as you have multiple components you risk frying them all at once on single rail mode, correct?
@treborrrrr8 ай бұрын
Yeah, I felt like he got distracted by the relay click instead of explaining what the actual point of it is. I started watching the video to find out what it was and left it not really knowing. Thanks to the others commenting to this for explaining it.
@russkubes8 ай бұрын
@L3v3LLIP think of it like the breaker panel of your house. Let's say you have a 200 Amp main breaker, and 10 20 amp breakers feeding appropriately sized wiring and loads on each. (Of course nobody's generally pulling 200 Amps, but bear with the example). Now, let's say circuit 3 has a device that's malfunctioning and drawing more current than it should. So now there's 30 Amps on that 20 Amp circuit. The individual 20 Amp breaker will "detect" that over current. For a multi rail PSU the OCP (over current protection) detects the excess load on one rail and shuts down the entire PC. In contrast, if you could "single rail" (Overclock, lol) your home's breaker panel, instead of having 10 20 Amp circuits, they'd all feed off the main 200 Amp breaker. You'd still be able to effectively pull 200 Amps in your entire house. However, if one device/circuit is malfunctioning and drawing more current than it should (30 Amps on circuit 3, and let's say 4 Amps everywhere else), the main breaker is going to have no idea that that device/wiring on circuit 3 is being overloaded. Now, let's say you really needed 30 Amps, because you have two appliances. In a house, the right thing to do would be to add a circuit with appropriate wiring to "split" that 30 Amp load across two protection devices, or two circuits. In the PSU world, the "safer" approach is to stay multi rail, and try to balance your loads between the different rails to stay within their limits. However, in the PC/PSU world, if you truly have one device that only plugs in one PSU output that exceeds the current protection in multi rail, you CAN go single rail to work around it, but you're limiting (almost eliminateing) your current protection on your other devices.
@joshuapotts76348 ай бұрын
Dust is not why the fan ramps up. You need momentary higher voltage to kick the dead weight of the resting fan into motion, then you can apply less power to keep it spinning. Just like starting up a merry-go-round (or a flywheel)...it takes greater force to start movement, then far less to maintain a certain speed.
@letalissonus8 ай бұрын
That's just a sad excuse for not using PWM, as a PWM controlled fan still feeds the full 12V to its motor at all speed levels. There are more reasons for it, like providing a safe default configuration in case the circuit that regulates its speed is malfunctioning, with the short period of going full speed being only the time the control circuit requires to stabilize on startup. NTC temp sensors have a lot of noise so you need to collect quite a bit of data to calculate a more reliable value, which delays the startup time of that circuit significantly, especially if it's using a PID control circuit. Some PSU manufacturers like Seasonic also like to use fans with a type of bearing that needs to passively build up oil pressure while spinning, which may benefit from a fast spin-up to reduce wear and tear.
@joshuapotts76348 ай бұрын
@@letalissonus It's possible that complexities like PWM are a bit risqué to the economy and longevity of a reliable PSU at their present state.
@ISuckUnderPressure8 ай бұрын
@@letalissonusdc motor stall current requirements still play into a pwm controlled system. The CURRENT is what spikes when starting a dc motor. Not voltage. Voltage can be effected based on a number of things but it’s not about that here because watts are watts. Even if the voltage drops, the current will go up to meet the watt requirement.
@ISuckUnderPressure8 ай бұрын
@@letalissonuswhile pwm DOES send the device full 12v all the time, the average voltage seen at the device would depend on the duty cycle. So for example, the average voltage that a 12v fan sees at 50% duty cycle pwm would be right at 6v working average. In this situation, current stays the same. So the result is less watts being used by the motor.
@ahernandez46958 ай бұрын
Or it's self-testing
@Markus_93108 ай бұрын
In europe the standard is 230V @50Hz. In Germany houses are wired with 1.5mm (something between AWG15 and AWG16) cables and protected with 16A breakers. So theoretically you can pull up to 3680 watts of power from a standard „schuko“ socket.
@Mikasicki8 ай бұрын
1600 sounds really low though. Where vacuums in the US limited to 1600W? That was really not a lot back in the day. Or an electric oven?
@StimulationSimulated8 ай бұрын
@@Mikasickistandard nowadays tbh
@Mikasicki8 ай бұрын
@@StimulationSimulated nowaday, yes. But 20 years ago 2500W was more or less standard. Now there are regulations on it if I remember correctly.
@squidwardo70748 ай бұрын
@@Mikasicki I might be talking out my ass but I believe most houses do have 220v for washing machines and some people have it wired in their garage but not through the actual house. This is just from my limited knowledge of working with my grandpa who was an electrician, mechanic, and plumber lol so maybe I should go ask him
@julesc80548 ай бұрын
Here in Africa the sockets are 240v 16A ,the breakers are 20A with 2.5mm (13 gauge) wire so its a total of 4700w per at wall outlet. Our sockets are a bit beefier than European and UK sockets. I don't think this affects PC's as much as it does American kitchen appliances 1600w limit for kettle sandwich toasters air fryers vacuum cleaners were ours are 2200w - 3000w. At least US electric ovens have dedicated 220v sockets, but remember its just the two 110v phases in Delta there is no neutral in US 220v 30a sockets so no GFCI possible on the 220v. What makes American electricity so dangerous is the amperage and lack of GFCI breaker on the entire panel i.e all breakers down stream of GFCI like in it is for us in 220v countries.
@Nordern8 ай бұрын
It's honestly nuts how much power one needs in their PC's nowadays When i started building my own, 550w was on the "higher" end, now recently in anticipation for Ryzen 8000's i've bought a 1000w one to retire my current 850w...
@jd-py5nm8 ай бұрын
I bought a 1000 watt back in 2016 its just now starting to act up after tons of use and upgrading of the pc over these years timely video
@CattleRustlerOCN8 ай бұрын
Between CPUs and GPUs soon we'll need 20 Amp dedicated appliance circuits in bedrooms instead of standard 15 Amp ones because of the max wattage of the 15s won't be enough. Max wattage: 15A = 1800 watts 20A = 2400 watts
@Midz350i8 ай бұрын
@@jd-py5nm The same happening to me. My 1000w is acting up now with 4090 and 13900k. I'm seeing 900w usage on the watt meter plug and random restarts without any errors. Waiting for my 1200w PSU to arrive now.
@1SaG8 ай бұрын
Yeah.. I bought my first bequiet back in 2008 or so. It was a P7 Dark Power 650W which felt incredibly over-powered to me at the time. But that thing kept going in the next two PCs I built after that and still works to this day - for all I know. That said: I'm "only" up by 100W now with a Straight Power 12 750W. I really don't think I need more than that for my 14700KF/RTX4070 +a bit of RGB-crap system - and I'm pretty confident I still have some power to spare should I decide to upgrade my GPU to a 4070Ti or perhaps even a 4080.
@ruthlessadmin8 ай бұрын
My first build used a 65W PSU in 1994. Hopefully things level off soon...we need optical logic gates or some equally massive breakthrough.
@martinw2458 ай бұрын
It's not overclocking. 🙄 It's just a choice between multi-rail or single rail. Which Corsair have been doing for years. My Corsair shipped set to multi-rail, and if you want single rail, you just set it in the software
@Waldherz4 ай бұрын
beQuiet have also supplied the same switch and panel for their high end PSUs for many years. Jay just lived under a rock it seems xd
@Little_Bitz5 күн бұрын
@@Waldherz to be fair, he did say he doesn't do this much bc he doesn't know as much about PSU's as he'd like to.
@35manning8 ай бұрын
The Australian power grid is 230v +10% to -6% (so 253v to 216v), with most power being supplied in the higher end of 240v - 250v. Our normal sockets are rated at 10a, so we normally expect 2,400w to be available at the plug. We do have a 15a rated socket that is backwards compatible with 10a plugs (a larger ground pin prevents 15a plugs from entering 10a sockets), but they are pretty rare in residential properties. I've only lived in one place that had a 15a socket and that was located in the garage.
@Chopper1538 ай бұрын
Here, in India, we use 6A and 16A sockets. 16A is common here for plugging ACs, microwaves, etc. My Corsair RM850x also came with the huge 16A plug, even though it's way overkill.
@tomazzaman8 ай бұрын
The ca-chunk you hear when overclocking is on is most likely a relay, which you supply power to by shorting two pins on the overclock header.
@qgame49418 ай бұрын
I am using the dark power pro 12 1300W in my current system and it is awesome. Lasmost no noise, great cables and superb stability and the little pcie thing to turn multi rail to single rail looks cute even though i dont use it
@zawiszaczarny17498 ай бұрын
got the dp 12 1000w its awsome
@JoviaI18 ай бұрын
Got the 1500W version for my dream build and I don't expect to buy another power supply for a looong time. I can rest easy knowing my 3090 Ti power spikes mean absolutely nothing to my PSU.
@deadlymecury8 ай бұрын
What is bad about BeQuiet PSUs - their top models (1300w, 1600w) are not rated for 100v hence cannot be used in Japan. At the same time quite a lot of PSUs rated 100-240 (not 115-240) including 1300/1600w models though 1600w model will be limited to 1300w at 100v because of current limitation.
@qgame49416 ай бұрын
@@deadlymecury that's interesting input actually. As a European I wouldn't care for that, but that is definitely a dealbreaker to mot have that work in japan
@Enakaji8 ай бұрын
I always liked beQuiet products, be it their fans, Coolers, Cases or PSUs. Their stuff always feels premium, even the older series. I've been using one of their 1200W PSUs from the older Straight Power 11 Platinum Series, I bought that back in 2020 and it's been working perfectly and as the name suggests rather quietly.
@Divinebelf8 ай бұрын
I'm using the Be Quiet! straightpower pro 12, 1200W (straightpower are single rail psu's) and before that I had the dark power pro 11, 850W. Solid psu's, never had any issues with them. Really great psu's, solid build!
@ipoopmuffins8 ай бұрын
holy shit just seeing that thing, its the prettiest power supply ive ever seen. damn be quiet knows how to make good looking piece of metal
@TommyThousandFaces8 ай бұрын
It's like the old Corsair 1500i power supply. It had a companion software you showed in a video to change the 12V from multi rail to single rail.
@LifeStartsAtrpm-ru1xo8 ай бұрын
Yes, it’s called Corsair Link I believe. My 1500i died after 6 years btw, so I’m not really convinced of the quality of it.
@Little_Bitz5 күн бұрын
@@LifeStartsAtrpm-ru1xo Dont they also have a 10 year warranty? I'd reach out. Maybe they'll replace with one of equal or higher quality?
@1288stone8 ай бұрын
I have the dark power pro 12 1200w unit. The only thing I dislike about it is the size of the cables. As nice as they are, you can’t find combs that fit them.
@oh_emiko2 ай бұрын
Stay Away! (AUS) Bought a Dark Power Pro 13 1600W and it failed after 10 minutes by tripping the circuit breaker. Turned off PSU power switch, only turned on the wall switch and it tripped the breaker again. POS PSU has been returned to MWave for 'Faulty within 28 Day Period for refund. Swapped my Asus Strix 850W White PSU back into my system and everything works fine as it did before.
@smallbutdeadly931Ай бұрын
Did you make sure not to reuse any old cables from the old powerful supply? Using power supply cables from other models can cause serious issues due to the pinouts being different, even from the same manufacturer.
@robertjb0018 ай бұрын
220V at 13A theoretically gives 2860W for the UK. We can buy and just plug in on a standard UK socket 2.5kw heaters. Heaters and Quick boil electric kettles tend to be top end power normal consumer electric devices
@Simon_Denmark8 ай бұрын
Can UK outlet socket supply 13 A continuously though? We have schuko outlets here that can give up to 16 A but only 10 A continuously unless it's super schuko which are used in car heating poles for example.
@williampaabreeves8 ай бұрын
@@Simon_Denmarkyes, UK sockets up to correct spec can deliver 13a continuously just barely. The UK originally was a 250v system, but changed to 230-240 to match most of Europe. So 3kw is the technical maximum power an outlet is allowed to provide
@kamelionify8 ай бұрын
It's strange for me that most US powerboxes (the mains supply) has a limit on how much power they can give. Some states in the US are now having power splitters at the house so you can have 220 and 110v. I guess when you live in a country that doesn't use a kettle to boil water for tea, the rest of your devices have to suffer.
@user-xu2pi6vx7o8 ай бұрын
Schuko can absolutely handle 10A continuous.
@pathally46848 ай бұрын
@@kamelionify The US power grid is 240v using split phase. We supply 120v to most outlets in a house because that is what most devices use, and from a shock standpoint it's safer. Also your suggestion of the kettle doesn't really apply. Most kettles don't take anywhere near enough wattage that a 120v outlet can supply. TechnologyConnections did a great video on the fact that there really isn't a difference. In most American households the highest wattage devices are typically things that won't be moved, dish washers, laundry washers & dryers, so therefore it makes sense to install the specific higher voltage outlet at that location. Ultimately the usage was based on the applications needed, in which its available but not always necessary.
@pirojfmifhghek5668 ай бұрын
I'm glad this isn't "overclocking" in the sense that I imagined. If a PSU is not operating within spec, then it is a magic smoke machine that makes bricks.
@teej_youtube6 ай бұрын
Cables didn't get a revision instead if you want a sleeved 12vhpwr cable u have to buy it separately
@NozieLess8 ай бұрын
That PSU power cable looking at you when you unbox it like "You just hate your wallet dont you?"
@outlet69898 ай бұрын
Hi Jay. Well, you've done it to me again. My wife came into my Gamer Room while I watched this video. She noticed it was one of your videos and said, "What's that SOB telling you to buy today?" I hope to have my 'new' PSU in a few days. I love my wife and she is right up there with my PC.
@de827888 ай бұрын
I just picked up this power supply,DP13 1000W, and so far, no complaints!
@Ammageddon897 ай бұрын
"Must´ve gotten a little excited" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@fengyink5 ай бұрын
Jay - this is best PSU introduction for a long time. Not as efficient and overdraw resilient as $500+ competitors, but functionally beautiful PSU.
@michaelw60158 ай бұрын
My Soundcard does the same klicking when starting up the PC. I love it.
@calypsoraz43188 ай бұрын
I've been looking at the 1300w for a while now. Glad to see someone that I recognize and trust do a video. Been using the same 850w corsair for like 11 years now.
@Nareimooncatt8 ай бұрын
I'm running a Corsair 750W PSU that's fairly new, but my case, cooler, and fans are all Be Quiet. I plan to get their PSU as well, but probably the Pure Power 12 1000W option.
@_Code.Pilot_8 ай бұрын
I almost bought the 1300-watt version. Thankfully, I did some digging and realized the 12VHPWR connector is already semi-obsolete.
@devinbaines8 ай бұрын
Yay! Techmas is back. Thanks for doing this Jay. I know it is a lot of work for you and the team.
@FatheredPuma818 ай бұрын
Me: "I couldn't imagine using a $500 motherboard..." Jay: "What about a $400 powersupply?"
@SashimiSteak8 ай бұрын
I thought the AX1600i had this single rail feature for years.
@rekareaper8 ай бұрын
It has. It’s the same size and I would be surprised if it was less efficient than this new PSU. It definitely has the same rating.
@daethar8 ай бұрын
Jay, I still own an old Antec power supply that has three knobs to "overclock" the voltages on +3.3, +5 and +12V It was really helpful back then. I had a Maxtor HDD that kept turning off and on on voltage fluctuations and cranking up +5V IIRC fixed it 😁
@dirkg.31638 ай бұрын
Standard for German households are 16A breakers on 230 V -> you can go up to about 3600W
@kasper_4298 ай бұрын
15:15 PREACH! Lmao, I'm so glad I went to school back when the teachers had sense.
@jokie66668 ай бұрын
In the Netherlands (Europe) we have 16 amps circuit breakers which means we could theoretically go as high as 220v * 16a = 3520 wattage
@BillLambert8 ай бұрын
I find it a little goofy how we went from single-rail AT/ATX PSUs in the old days, to multi-rail PSUs in the 00's, then back to single-rail, and now back to multi but with single mode as a toggle.
@user-yn7ll3qz1p8 ай бұрын
Haha, pair this with a 4090 and call the fire brigade but upgrade your home insurance first...
@Gavrev8 ай бұрын
It's always nice to draw attention to the PSU and hardware like this certainly does that.
@AndreiHristow7 ай бұрын
In fact, in Europe it is one of the most reliable power supplies I have been using the Dark Power Pro 11 750w for 4 years without any problems 850w are sufficient under normal conditions without overclocking, otherwise at least 1000w and preferably 1300w Dark Power Pro
@phero69338 ай бұрын
This power supply would be perfect for the Galaxy HOF 4090 since that card has two 12vhpwr connections
@kuoasify8 ай бұрын
still have my EVGA Supernova 1200 P2 80+ Platinum, 1200W ECO that I've had for about 8yrs where it's still going strong without issue
@russiansponge98138 ай бұрын
In Germany we can go up to 3600W if we have the correct connection. If your house/apartment block has been built after 2017, it will be able to do this.
@DrakkarCalethiel8 ай бұрын
3680W would be the absolute limit we can pull from a single breaker in europe. Usually no more than 2400W, a 12A breaker is pretty common for regular circuits.
@Drumonymus8 ай бұрын
Interesting, here in Germany I never saw a 12A breaker. We have usually either 10A (for light circuits) or 16A (for circuits with power outlets) breakers.
@-eMpTy-8 ай бұрын
12A breakers are actually very uncommon across Europe. 10A or 16A is typical.
@DrakkarCalethiel8 ай бұрын
@@Drumonymus Unless I'm drunk, I'm pretty sure my panel has only 12 and 16A breakers. Also could be wrong tho. Last time I popped a breaker was end of last year. I'm sure I swaped that pesky B12 for a C16 breaker supplying the work room.
@Drumonymus8 ай бұрын
@DrakkarCalethiel I didn't say you were wrong, I just said I don't know it. Didn't mean to offend you. The "Interesting" was not ironic or anything :) in which country do you live?
@DrakkarCalethiel8 ай бұрын
@@Drumonymus Gee, lf I would get "offened" by this, I would have to reconsider my life. xD Austria, your alpine neighbour. :D Just looked at my panel out of curiousity, 16A bathroom dedicated for the washer, 10A bathroom power + light, living room + entry room 12A, kitchen 3ph16A dedicated for the oven + 16A, sleeping room has a very odd 13A breaker and 12A swapped to 16A for the work room. The only thing that is totally weird is the 13A one. Just why?
@mastarnaab8 ай бұрын
I have this psu, but 1000w version. First one needed to be returned, but the replacement one works great! Mine doesn't have individually sleeved cables though, so that might be a 1600w only thing (or 1300w).
@robmasters35698 ай бұрын
you always make my Sunday afternoons more enjoyable. just wish i lived in the States
@TheOneTonHammer8 ай бұрын
I like that you're talking about power supplies. Don't be afraid to talk about whatever hits you. Makes things interesting.
@michaelnager60598 ай бұрын
Titanium PSUs are ONLY maximally 94% efficient in the US where they use 110 Volts AC, in Europe (or pretty much everywhere else in the World) where we use 240 Volts it has a maximum of 96% efficiency.
@0Metatron8 ай бұрын
That’s why I got a Corsair HX1200 when I made my original build, so that I wouldn’t have to think about PSU’s for a long time
@rev34898 ай бұрын
the main issue i had with be quiet were 3 failing ones and one actually blowing up
@CalyX.8 ай бұрын
How big was the explosion?
@rev34898 ай бұрын
@@CalyX. not "big" big but loud as fuck and took down a MoBo with it.....never again
@xflyinglizardx8 ай бұрын
bequiet is not known to be a quality psu brand i would rather get corsair, seasonic or evga (if you can find one) but the feature set on this one is quite interesting
@CalyX.8 ай бұрын
@@rev3489 Well thank god i didn't go and buy one on last black friday i went with another Corsair psu instead xD
@ejaemercado60608 ай бұрын
Well mine too did a loud boom sound and took my mobo and gpu with it never again
@OmegaSimPilot6 ай бұрын
Have the ASUS Rog Thor 850w Platinum and it came with sleeved cables....makes a huge difference
@techluvin76918 ай бұрын
I have a 3600 with a 3060-12 gb running on a 450 watt psu without issue. Ran the numbers and I’m still good. Not for much more, but still good.
@angelispawn7 ай бұрын
I love beQuiet! Silent Wing fans and knowing that their beautiful power supply is also powers my PC just warms my heart a little
@FeuerToifel8 ай бұрын
the dark power pro line has that OC key thing since a couple generations now.
@Miniputt_9998 ай бұрын
I bought the Dark Power 13 1000w Titanium, and i am so happy about it :D Looking forward to the next video.
@bigdog953218 ай бұрын
31 Days of Techmas is so nostalgic to me these days. It's crazy
@habilain8 ай бұрын
The latest ATX standard is ATX 3.1, not 3.0. It's the one that updates the 12VHPWR connector to 12V2x6.
@ziffer908 ай бұрын
i went seasonic again. havent heard a thing from my old or new psu. the rail toggle is neat but really should just be a switch on the psu like fan control toggles are.
@Dorrenificationify8 ай бұрын
There's no reason for it not to be a single 12v rail in the first place like the EVGA Supernova, which makes the whole "overclock" thing nothing more than a gimmick.
@1SaG8 ай бұрын
Crap... now I feel so inadequate with my Straight Power 12 ... :D That one uses the same style of 12VHPWR cable as that Dark Power and its other cables are braided in the same manner. Seems they only include those individually braided ones with the 1300 and 1600W Dark Power ones. All that said: I think you'll definitely need a case with no PSU-shroud or one with a cut-out in the shroud. That PSU looks absolutely stunning IMO and it'd be a shame to hide it behind a piece of metal.
@_Code.Pilot_8 ай бұрын
Don't feel that way! The 12VHPWR is already being replaced in ATX 3.1 next year (early as January). The new cables/connectors (2 x 6-pin or something like that iirc) will be somewhat backwards compatible with 12VHPWR/ATX 3.0. So buying an ATX 3.0 PSU with 12VHPWR connectors right now is kinda dumb. All the retailers have massive stock though, so they (and obviously their sponsored KZbin channels) aren't exactly motivated to make those facts common knowledge yet.
@1SaG8 ай бұрын
@@_Code.Pilot_ So I do need to feel dumb/inadequate. I did buy this particular model because it is ATX 3.0 ... :D
@35manning8 ай бұрын
In Australia where we run a 230v power grid. Well, 230v +10% / -6%, so 253v to 216v delivered to the home. Many grid power providers tend to supply on the high end, between 240v and 250v. Our normal power sockets are rated at 10a. So as a base rule, we assume 2,400w of power available at the plug. We do also have some sockets rated for 15a, these look almost identical except require a larger ground pin which prevents them from being used in a 10a socket, but allows 10a plugs to work perfectly fine in a 15a socket.
@humidbeing8 ай бұрын
Many power supplies are most efficient when loaded to about 70% or so. So if you buy a 1200W PSU and your system only pulls 450W, it will (possibly) run less efficiently and cost you more on your power bill. Some manufacturers provide a load vs efficiency curve that you can consult.
@0Metatron8 ай бұрын
Probably why my energy bills are so insane 😂 I have a 3080, 7800X3D with a Corsair HX1200 A ton of RGB though and about 12 different peripherals including joysticks and pedals
@aesemon53928 ай бұрын
I checked to see if anyone mentioned this. Replying to help be more visible. It is not the same concept of future proofing as other components.
@KatanaCort6 ай бұрын
False! Most PSUs are very efficient from 20% to 95% load and even at 10% load they still have +90% efficiency! Stop spreading fake news.
@bluegizmo19838 ай бұрын
2:17 Come on Jay! Get your OCD under control and get off that tangent 😂
@thelonewolf35158 ай бұрын
My Dark Power Pro 11 750W has this and it's about 6-7 years old. I have the jumper always installed and have the toggle in the box. so this isn't new at all, but thanks for the nice explanation! ;-)
@Tulcas8 ай бұрын
It would be interesting to see a build using most if not all the connectors on that power supply 😂
@SaraMorgan-ym6ue8 ай бұрын
won't work motherboards do not have that many pci-express slots for gpu's plain and simple that's why🤣
@rx7782guncannon8 ай бұрын
@@SaraMorgan-ym6ue PCI-E power isn't limited to GPU's.There are plenty of applications that could use all the power connectors.
@awetisimgaming74738 ай бұрын
I actually have that exact same 1600w EVGA Supernova in my 7950x machine that I'm watching this video on rn!
@dammitcooper8 ай бұрын
I have a 1k psu from when I had my 980ti with 9590cpu. Now using a 3070 and a 8700k. Works just fine for my system. Had the same on for a really long time now. Probably 8 years old now
@Verightess7 ай бұрын
Power supplys are consumables, They loose wattage over time. It's recommended that you replace your psu about every 2-3 rebuilds
@crumbman8 ай бұрын
In Europe we have circuits with 230V and mostly 10A fuses but some have 16A like (Germany) which equals to 2300/3680W but obviously you can't feed the full power to the PC due to conversion losses.
@estrangedbaron84998 ай бұрын
I just had a dark power pro 12 1200W literally blow up, I bought mine new and I had only used it for a year and a half. It ended up taking my power strip with it but fortunately nothing else. Since this is the first time I've ever had a PSU die me it's going to be hard for me to trust the longevity of Be Quiet's PSUs moving forward. That's not to say the PSU was bad while it was working though, it was always silent and did a good job feeding my 12700K + 3080ti system. Also whatever built in protections definitely did their job and prevented the PSU from taking anything inside my computer with it. So far the RMA process has been fairly smooth, but we'll see if I'm even able to get a replacement since I've seen mixed feedback about Be Quiet's RMA support. Anyways, just wanted to share my experience. Might update if I get a replacement.
@Gilgwathir8 ай бұрын
Love the thumbnail! Such a Jay face 😂 I love your facial expressions 🙂
@jl66348 ай бұрын
I got the 1000W variant during BF, and even though it doesn't look sexy I wouldn't replace the 12vhpwr direct cable. The included cable snapped in audibly and didn't seem to have any way to pull out as was demonstrated in the past. Also it has the bendable high gauge cables as was demonstrated in the video. Overall a really good purchase (and a great price during BF sales anyway)
@ChikoDc_Tv8 ай бұрын
Shot and sweet review. Love it, thanks Jayjay and team
@cromefire_8 ай бұрын
Forward compatibility is exactly why I got an 850W PSU. Higher than that and I'll cook in my room, so this is the limit anyway and even with a 7900 XTX and a 5950X I still have 150W left (at it's still getting too hot anyway...)
@Curiosity_Cars8 ай бұрын
Uk can rock 3,250 watt psu from any plug. Then 6,500watt from a faceplate (all uk homes use 32amp ring mains) (2x.2.5mm T and E)
@mcgetrekt23888 ай бұрын
1:35 in the UK the max output of a single socket is 3300w
@Mrzeseb138 ай бұрын
we have the same with dark power 12 (about 'overclock' mode) really happy about mine on 1000W
@YoutubeHandlesSuckBalls8 ай бұрын
We can go up to 13Ax220V=2800W, although that is input power. At 90% efficiency it's closer to 2.5Kw. The actual voltage can be as high as 249V in places, but it is possible to be as low as 220V.
@coxleroy7 ай бұрын
wall outlets in europe are 230v and 20 amps so around 4600w max per circuit
@filetmesser67838 ай бұрын
in the eu (220-240v) one outlet is (usually) backed up with a 16amp breaker which gives 3680W
@s0k010v8 ай бұрын
ATX 3.0 has already changed, its ATX 3.1 now, 12HPWR was 3.0, new one is 12V-2×6, so this power supply is already "old" stuff)
@Waldherz4 ай бұрын
The DPP 11 and 12 also have that panel / switch.
@2Mark508 ай бұрын
I had the 1000W version twice and returned both. The fan in both devices were clearly audible even at idle load and louder than all other fans in my pc. In fact, you can hear this rattling even when the psu starts up in the video.
@davesharman83028 ай бұрын
Some power supplies (MSI MEG Ai1300P for example) have a usb connector allowing them to be monitored via software. Mine allows you to switch between single rail or multi rail via the software that monitors it.
@MrRollmoreBlunts8 ай бұрын
I'm still running a 10 years old Dark Power Pro 10 850W PSU, the Dark Power Pro Series is basically indestructible.
@flikflak248 ай бұрын
We have 230v 13amp 50hz here in erup standard ( though with the right fuse in your electrical cabinet you can go way higher in Amp)
@jacknelson98008 ай бұрын
funny, yesterday i was looking for psu and here we go Jay with ne video :D
@markuslorcher93928 ай бұрын
I've repaired douzends of PSUs. The worst are FSP (Fortron Source) and be quiet!. FSP PSUs often kill other components and be quiet! PSUs just decide to stop working without any failed components.
@distraction28038 ай бұрын
Just ordered the Dark Power 13 1000w for $180 on cyber monday; seemed like a pretty sweet deal and I'm excited to build with it!
@cl4ster178 ай бұрын
I recommend a sound test before installing it. bequiet has been plagued with very loud PSU fans.
@neondemon51378 ай бұрын
@@cl4ster17ironic
@distraction28038 ай бұрын
@@cl4ster17 ironic XD
@squidwardo70748 ай бұрын
@@cl4ster17 what a scam lol
@WouterVerbruggen8 ай бұрын
Our breakers are typically 16 A, so theoretically we could go up to 3.6 kW PSUs. Of course, that's assuming an impossible 100% efficient PSU. And a reserved circuit for just that outlet.
@ImPipkinrick8 ай бұрын
thank you to the people who put the highlight for sponsorblock
@michaelshoemaker74228 ай бұрын
Jay closing in on that 4m club!!!!
@Milten426 ай бұрын
I have the Dark Power 13 1000w and can't recommend it. Yes, its really efficient and has all the bells and whistles... but its quite obnoxious when my pc is in idle. Its by far the loudest component when in Idle because it doesnt has a no fan mode.
@Vadimische5 ай бұрын
just make a gasket between the power supply tunnel and the unit itself. The power supply cover resonates with the fan!!! I have already done this trick with my power supply, and I wish the same for you.
@Milten425 ай бұрын
already tried something similiar, but thanks. just sent it back and bought the fsp hydro ti pro. got a real silent build now@@Vadimische
@xsparky01688 ай бұрын
that power on sound is menacingly cool, i have the 1300 variant
@kasper_4298 ай бұрын
This feels weird to say, but that is a sexy power supply, lmao. It's a shame that they cheaped out on arguably the second- or third-most important cable in the PSU, the 12VHPWR. If you're spending 300-400 bucks on a PSU, all of the cables should look nice, but I digress (see what I did there?). Thankfully CableMod exists and makes those sexy Stealth Sense cables/extensions.
@1sonyzz8 ай бұрын
In UK wall socket is rated at ~3500w or 240v 13A
@redwolf_dane46728 ай бұрын
been using the dark power pro series for more than a decade now, hands down the best psu you can get
@Shonkuk18 ай бұрын
that standard psu cable as you call it is called a kettle lead in the the uk and they are good for 3.1kw at 240v, i presume you need the thicker cable for 110v
@corgan_77 ай бұрын
I still got dark power 11 pro i bought for skylake, now it rocks i9 13th gen with 4070ti and my power usage is always in green. Modualr is way to go, and so efficient.
@TheOneTonHammer8 ай бұрын
If everything in my system drew max wattage, I calculsted 570 watts. I could have put in a 650, but I prefer to over power every build in case I add or upgrade something. So, I put an 850 in. Future proof 😀
@bmgjet8 ай бұрын
Over here NZ, Standard plug is 10amps so you can pull 2400W, Next size up with the bigger tab is 15amp for 3600W