be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W 80+ Titanium PSU BN500
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be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W 80+ Titanium PSU BN500
The be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W 80+ Titanium PSU BN500 is a fully modular, flagship-grade power supply built for enthusiast and workstation builds demanding sustained high wattage and near-silent operation. It targets system builders pairing next-generation PCIe 5.0 graphics cards with high-end processors who cannot afford unstable power delivery or noisy cooling. The 10-year manufacturer's warranty and advanced digital topology make it a long-term investment for demanding rigs.
Why this product
80 PLUS Titanium: up to 94.4% efficiency
Titanium-rated efficiency means less energy is wasted as heat, reducing electricity costs and keeping the interior of your case cooler under load. Standby draw is below 0.1 watts.
ATX 3.0 with native PCIe 5.0 support
Two native 12VHPWR connectors support next-generation graphics cards out of the box, alongside six PCIe 6+2-pin connectors for current-generation GPUs — no adapter required for either generation.
Handles power excursions up to double rated wattage
Short-duration spikes from demanding GPUs are absorbed without shutdowns, ensuring stable operation even when a graphics card briefly exceeds its typical power draw.
Six independent 12V rails, switchable to one
Six isolated rails improve safety and reduce cross-load instability. An overclocking key lets you consolidate them into a single high-capacity rail for maximum current delivery to a single component.
Frameless Silent Wings fan with fluid-dynamic bearing
The tripod-mounted, frameless fan uses an airflow-optimised blade design and a 6-pole motor to minimise vibration and noise, making it virtually inaudible at ordinary loads.
10-year manufacturer's warranty
be quiet! backs this unit with a decade-long warranty, reflecting confidence in the Japanese 105°C-rated capacitors and overall build quality.
- Continuous Power1300W
- Peak Power1400W
- Efficiency80 PLUS Titanium (up to 94.4%)
- Form FactorATX 3.0
- PCIe 5.0 Connectors2× 12VHPWR
- PCIe 6+2-pin Connectors6×
- ModularFully Modular
- Warranty10 years
- SKUBEQ-694
- EAN4260052194119
- Compatible with ATX 3.0 motherboard form factor builds.
- Natively supports PCIe 5.0 graphics cards via two 12VHPWR connectors — no adapter needed.
- Supports current-generation GPUs using standard PCIe 6+2-pin connectors (six available).
- Accepts both 120 V AC and 230 V AC input, covering North American and European mains voltages.
- Fully modular cabling requires connecting all cables at installation — no fixed harness is present; verify cable lengths (up to 120 cm) suit your case depth before purchase.
- Not designed for SFX, SFX-L or TFX small-form-factor cases; this is a full ATX 3.0 unit.
Best for
- High-end gaming and creative workstations running a next-generation PCIe 5.0 GPU alongside a power-hungry CPU, where 1300W continuous output provides substantial headroom.
- Efficiency-focused builders who want to minimise electricity costs over a long build lifespan — up to 94.4% efficiency means less wasted power at high loads.
- Quiet-computing enthusiasts who need a high-wattage PSU without the fan noise typical of units in this power class, thanks to the Silent Wings fan design.
- Builders planning for longevity who value a 10-year warranty and Japanese 105°C-rated capacitors as indicators of long-term reliability.
- Large-case builds where fully modular, individually sleeved cables up to 120 cm in length and cable combs allow clean routing without excess clutter.
Trade-offs
- Budget or mid-range builds — at 1300W with a Titanium efficiency rating, this unit is priced and specified well above what a typical gaming or office PC requires.
- Small-form-factor cases — this is an ATX 3.0 PSU and will not physically fit SFX, SFX-L or TFX enclosures.
- Systems with modest GPU power draw — a 1300W continuous-output supply is underutilised and cost-inefficient for builds with a single mid-tier graphics card.
- Buyers needing a fixed-cable harness — the fully modular design requires all cables to be attached manually; a semi-modular or non-modular PSU is simpler if you prefer a fixed baseline.
Dark Power Pro 13 1300W is certified with 80 PLUS Titanium and a money-saving energy efficiency rating of up to 94.4%. 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.
Dark Power Pro 13 1300W is an ATX 3.0 PSU and comes with both native integration of the two 12VHPWR connectors for next-generation PCIe 5.0 graphics cards, and 6 PCIe 6+2-pin connectors for support of current-gen GPUs. This makes the PSU extremely versatile and the perfect choice for present high-end systems and the ones to come.
Dark Power Pro 13 offers 1300W of continuous power with 6 independent 12V rails. Even if the graphics card demands excessive power for a short time: Dark Power Pro 13 1300W handles power excursions up to double its rated power with ease. This ensures reliable operation with the next generation of processors and graphics cards.
Experience the most technologically advanced power supply be quiet! has ever built! Using an advanced digital full bridge LLC technology results in higher efficiency, better regulation and lower ripple noise for an incomparably stable operation.
The improved tripod-mounted be quiet! Silent Wings fan enables maximum airflow and a virtually inaudible operation. This is thanks to its unique, airflow-optimized fan blade design along with an advanced fluid-dynamic bearing. A 6-pole fan motor ultimately makes for less vibration, super-long life and minimal power consumption. The split fan inlet of the Dark Power Pro 13 1300W is a specially shaped funnel that increases airflow while reducing unwanted turbulence.
Only the best components are used in Dark Power Pro 13 1300W. That is why this PSU features exclusively high-quality Japanese capacitors. They are rated at 105°C for stability, reliability, and a long operating life.
Individually sleeved cables of up to 120cm and cable combs simplify component installation and reduce annoying clutter. This results in increased airflow and improved cooling - even in the largest PC cases.
Dark Power Pro 13 1300W not only captivates with its inner values. An extraordinary aluminum case and individually sleeved cables emphasize the highest standards of Dark Power Pro 13 1300W also on the outside.
General
| Brand | be quiet! |
|---|---|
| Model / Article Number | BN500 |
| Colour | Black |
| Form Factor | ATX 3.0 |
| Modular | Fully Modular |
| Warranty | 10-year manufacturer's warranty |
Power Output
| Continuous Power | 1300W |
|---|---|
| Peak Power | 1400W |
| 12V Rails | 6 independent (switchable to single rail via overclocking key) |
| Output Voltages | 3.3 V DC, 5 V DC, 12 V DC, -12 V DC, 5 V SB |
| Standby Consumption | Below 0.1 watts |
Efficiency & Topology
| Efficiency Rating | 80 PLUS Titanium (up to 94.4%) |
|---|---|
| Topology | Full Bridge + LLC (fully digital) |
| Input Voltage | 120 V AC, 230 V AC |
| Capacitors | Japanese, rated at 105°C |
Connectors, Cables & Cooling
| PCIe 5.0 (12VHPWR) Connectors | 2× |
|---|---|
| PCIe 6+2-pin Connectors | 6× |
| Cable Length | Up to 120 cm (individually sleeved) |
| Fan | Frameless Silent Wings, fluid-dynamic bearing, 6-pole motor |
| Protection | Over Current, Over Power, Over Temperature, Short Circuit, Over Voltage, Under Voltage, Surge, Inrush Current |
Shipping
All our products are shipped from the United Kingdom within 24 to 48 hours of purchase. See our Shipping and Returns page for full details.
Returns
- Tech Syndicate offers a full money-back guarantee on all purchases made in our store. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we will provide a full refund, no questions asked.
- Refunds are available within 45 days of delivery.
- After the 45-day period you are no longer eligible for a refund, so we encourage you to try the product within the first few weeks to make sure it fits your needs.