More than 80% efficiency
The Electronic Power Research Institute, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, has provided be quiet's modular Dark Power Pro "First Class" power supplies with 80plus validation.
be quiet's 450 watt, 550 watt and 650 watt Dark Power Pro models are the three to be certified, and are now officially more than 80% efficient at loads of 20%, 50% and 100%.
In addition, be quiet has also launched a new website, www.be-quiet.nl, containing information about the latest product developments and the current power supply range. You'll also find a "be quiet! Online Wattage Tool", telling you just which power supply would best suit your needs.
be quiet's PSUs aren't the only ones to be 80plus validated, if you'd like to know which other manufacturers carry the 80plus stamp, head on over to the 80 plus website.
Official press release: 80plus Validation for be quiet! Dark Power Pro
Official be-quiet website: be-quiet.nl