[ POWER CONVERSION // IDENTIFIED MODEL ]
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300 W (BN500)
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300 W, part BN500. This record applies only to the model and generation named here; similar wattage or connector shape does not establish equivalence.
HIGH-VOLTAGE WARNING: Disconnect mains before external inspection. Never open a PSU. Internal capacitors may retain lethal charge after unplugging. Do not probe or repair its interior; use qualified service or replace the unit.
Model-specific ratings & fit
| Manufacturer identity | be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300 W, part BN500 |
|---|---|
| Form factor / generation | ATX 3.x / PCIe 5.x, 1300 W Titanium; revision-specific |
| AC input | 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz, 16–8 A; confirm label. |
| DC output | 1300 W continuous; +12 V combined maximum 1300 W. Six separately current-limited +12 V rails in multi-rail mode; use BN500 datasheet for each OCP limit and minor-rail currents. |
| Dimensions / mounting | 200 × 150 × 86 mm, ATX extended depth. |
| Connectors | Fully modular 24-pin, 2× EPS, 6× PCIe 6+2, 2× 12VHPWR-class, SATA and PATA per BN500 manual. |
| Revision distinctions | BN500 is the 1300 W model, distinct from 1600 W BN499. Manufacturer documentation has been updated across ATX 3.0/3.1 descriptions; match the exact hardware revision and data-sheet issue. Rail mode/overclocking key changes current protection behavior. |
Compatibility & safe installation
- Confirm complete model, suffix, region and revision against the unit nameplate and manufacturer manual. Do not substitute by wattage or connector-shell appearance.
- Verify AC range, per-rail and combined DC ratings, line derating, pinout, dimensions, cooling direction and qualified host support.
- Modular cables have model- and revision-specific PSU-side wiring. Use only approved leads for this exact PSU; a plug that fits may have a dangerous pinout mismatch.
- For redundant/hot-plug modules, follow the host service manual, redundancy requirements and supported replacement procedure. A server blind-mate module is not an ATX supply.
- Never open or probe a PSU. Retire damaged, wet, burnt, corroded, modified or unidentified units.
Revision & archival notes
BN500 is the 1300 W model, distinct from 1600 W BN499. Manufacturer documentation has been updated across ATX 3.0/3.1 descriptions; match the exact hardware revision and data-sheet issue. Rail mode/overclocking key changes current protection behavior.
Retain BN500 datasheet and rail-key setting. Confirm chassis length and cable routing.
Archive the complete nameplate, part/spare number, manufacturing date/revision, region, connector/cable labels, mounting orientation, source document and its issue date. Separate label transcription from testing.
Manufacturer references
- be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300 W (BN500)be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300 W, part BN500. Use the exact product manual/system matrix; regional SKUs and later hardware revisions may differ.
- Intel ATX / ATX12V Power Supply Design GuideStandards reference for desktop ATX only. Server hot-swap and Flex Slot interfaces are proprietary and not interchangeable by generic ATX guidance.
Manufacturer label and applicable model/system manual take precedence over this summary.