be quiet! Dark Power Pro 850w ATX PSU

Packaging & Appearance

The Dark Power Pro 850w features exactly the same packaging design as its 650w brother with a fairly simplistic and dark theme being used throughout. The front outer-box gives away very little information about the unit listing only the 850w output along with a GB flag and the be quiet! logo offset bottom-left.  However, don’t be fooled by this minimalistic approach as be quiet! have kitted the box with a velcro flap that can be lifted to reveal a list of features along with a plastic window that gives a teasing glimpse of the PSU’s 120mm gold fan grill.

Around the back of the packaging is an extensive list of specifications including details of the unit in a total of four languages, a power output chart and a diagram that details the length of each modular cable included in the box. Below this we are also provided with a picture of the unit from two angles and a string of award logo’s from various international tech websites.

 

Once again the Dark Power Pro 850w follows the traditions of the rest of the range with a highly reflective electroplated finish. Both sides of the unit are embossed with the be quiet! logo text and it’s good to see that the specifications sticker has been placed out of sight at the bottom of the unit, rather than on one of the sides. Those of us with a keen eye will also notice that be quiet! have made a departure from the normal kettle lead style plug, instead opting for one that complies with new nordic legislations.

Around the front of the unit we can see the Dark Power Pro’s modular system with a total of 15 colour coded connectors. However, as the modular system is a major selling point for the unit, let’s cover it in greater detail over on the next page…