Glinde, 30. November 2007. Power supply manufacturer be quiet! will introduce a total of seven new be quiet! Dark Power Pro “First Class” power supplies onto the market very soon. This new launch will be done in two steps. The new modular power supply units will replace the first Dark Power Pro versions, which have given their debut in March 2005. The new Dark Power Pro “First Class” power supplies are clearly different in terms of technology, performance and service.
The engineers at be quiet! have significantly enhanced the new Dark Power PRO models in terms of technology and efficiency. The efficiency rate, now up to 88%, is one of the clearest signs of the high quality of the new series. The unique functions are also another outstanding feature.
On the communications side, be quiet! is using the “First-Class” logo as a quality seal, to confirm the excellent functions, powerful performance and comprehensive service of its Dark Power Pro models. This will also help to underline the product’s value and establish the be quiet! brand as a specialist in the market for quality high-end power supplies in the mid- to high-priced segment. The advantages of “First Class” can be summed up in the following three basic ideas:
• First Class Technology covers all the key characteristics that really count when building a PC system. The outstanding features of the “First Class” technology used in the new Dark Power Pro models include ECASO technology, high efficiency rate (88%), the number of 12v circuits and the silent operation of the PSU fan. ECASO technology controls the speed of the PSU fan and up to a maximum of 4 additional casing fans, according to temperature.
• With First Class Connectivity, the manufacturer combines all the technological advantages that are important outside the housing: the Dark Power Pro models offer future-proof cable management and the highest possible compatibility with all mainboards and graphic cards. The power supplies are fitted with at least 16 cable sets, of which up to 14 are removable. The units also have 2 PCIe 6+2-pin connectors for SLI and Crossfire graphic card systems. A special feature of the new Dark Power Pro models is a non-interchangeable, intelligent connection concept. There is a special colour coding system on the power supply connections and also on one side of the modular power cables that prevents any mix-up of the cable directions. For a tidier PC, an all-in-one cable is supplied, enabling two Molex, two SATA connectors and a floppy drive to be grouped together in a single bundle.
• With First Class Service, be quiet! is referring to the unique service that customers can expect after purchasing a be quiet! power supply or in the event of any claims under warranty. Be quiet! offers a full 3-year warranty (1 year more than the legal requirement), a freephone service hotline 0800-0736736 within Germany for fast assistance, and a convenient on-site replacement service during the first year. Valid in Germany and France, the service will provide a replacement straight to your door within 48 hours. International callers can contact the English-speaking information service on +49(0)40-7367686-559. French-speaking callers can obtain further service information free of charge on +33 0800 469 209. The address for the special be quiet! e-mail service is info@be-quiet.de.
