be quiet! continues to release new power supply products for all user categories and recently announced the new Straight Power 12 lineup, which seats in the middle category, between the Dark (Pro) and the PurePower lineup. This product for sure aims for users who wish more, but doesn't want to pay the "increased" cost of the top-of-the-line, Dark (Pro) series.

be quiet! announced the new Straight Power 12, ATX 3.0 compatible, power supplies back on June 13th of 2023. The Straight Power 12 series differ from both PuerPower and DarkPower series since it comes with an 80 PLUS Platinum certification and a massive 12V rail. Straight Power 12 is available in five wattages: 750W, 850W, 1000W, 1200W, and a massive 1500W for the most demanding power users.

Straight Power 12 is a future-proof power supply with 80 PLUS® Platinum certification (up to 94% with a standby drain below 0.1 watts) and ATX 3.0 compatibility. It features up to two 12VHPWR 600W connectors and four PCIe 6+2 connectors to effortlessly support overclocked high-end GPUs. Straight Power 12 is designed to handle maximum power excursions with ease, with a Full Bridge LLC topology for unmatched signal stability. Straight Power 12 features one massive high-performance 12V rail for a care-free user experience and better overclocking support. High-quality, 105°C-certified Japanese capacitors prevent high-frequency electronic noise that can occur during extreme load changes, especially when using modern graphics cards. Straight Power 12 uses a virtually inaudible Silent Wings 135mm fan combined with a funnel-shaped fan opening for high airflow intake to keep the internal components cool.

Straight Power 12 has a wire-free design on the DC side; all connections run directly through the PCB. With no cables to obstruct airflow inside the power supply, component temperatures and signal quality are significantly improved, while signal interference from magnetic fields is reduced. It also significantly increases the lifespan of the power supply components. On the outside of the PSU, modular cable management allows for easy installation, as the sleeved cables can be routed and installed separately from the power supply unit. The detachable cables also avoid cable clutter, improving the look and airflow in the PC case.

As usual, safety plays a significant role in power supplies from be quiet!. Straight Power 12 includes all available protection circuits, including overcurrent protection (OCP), overvoltage protection (OVP), undervoltage protection (UVP), short-circuit protection (SCP), overload protection (OPP), and the often overlooked but no less critical overtemperature protection (OTP). The power supply is topped off with a full 10-year manufacturer's warranty.

Straight Power 12 will available in retail from June 27 at recommended retail prices of

• 750Watt, €159.90 / $189.90 / £149.99
• 850W, €179.90 / $209.90 / £174.99
• 1000W, €219.90 / $259.90 / £215.99
• 1200W, €249.90 / $274.90 / £249.99
• 1500W, €349.90 / $379.90 / £349.99

- Features

• 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency (up to 93,9%)
• ATX 3.0 PSU with full support for PCIe 5.0 GPUs and GPUs with 6+2 pin connectors
• Handles massive power excursions
• Virtually inaudible Silent Wings 135mm fan
• Funnel-shaped fan opening on PSU case for high airflow intake
• Full bridge LLC technology for unmatched signal stability
• One massive high-performance 12V-rail
• Japanese 105°C capacitors ensure highest stability and reliability
• Modular cable management for maximum convenience
• 10-year manufacturer’s warranty

80 PLUS® PLATINUM CERTIFIED

Straight Power 12 1000W is certified with 80 PLUS Platinum and an energy efficiency rating of up to 93.9%. This provides lots of benefits for your high-end system, including less power consumption and an overall cooler and quieter operation.

FUTURE-PROOF YOUR SYSTEM

Straight Power 12 1000W is an ATX 3.0 PSU and comes with both native integration of the 12VHPWR connector for next-generation PCIe 5.0 graphics cards, and 4 PCIe 6+2-pin connectors for support of current-gen GPUs. This makes the PSU extremely versatile and the perfect choice for powerful systems of today and the ones to come.

THE NEW STANDARD OF POWER

Straight Power 12 offers 1000W of continuous power with one massive 12V rail. Even if the graphics card demands excessive power for a short time: Straight Power 12 1000W handles power excursions up to double its rated power with ease. This ensures reliable operation with the next generation of processors and graphics cards.

SILENT WINGS FAN

The high-end Silent Wings fan delivers best-of-class airflow yet produces very little noise. This is thanks to its unique, optimized fan blade design along with an advanced fluid-dynamic bearing and 6-pole fan motor that largely eliminates operational noise, has a super-long life and minimal
power consumption.

FLAWLESS COOLING CONCEPT

The funnel-shaped fan inlet of the Straight Power 12 1000W increases airflow while reducing unwanted turbulence for a higher cooling performance. The wire-free design inside allows the cool air to reach all components which ultimately leads to a longer lifespan.

STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGIES

With full bridge LLC Straight Power 12 1000W offers advanced technologies, resulting in higher efficiency, better regulation and lower ripple noise for an incomparably stable operation. 

JAPANESE 105° CAPACITORS

Only premium components are used in Straight Power 12 1000W. 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.

CONVENIENCE AND CONNECTIVITY

Modular, sleeved cables of up to 100cm in length simplify component installation and reduce annoying clutter. This results in increased airflow and improved cooling - even in the largest PC cases. 

- Specifications