Is there any use to the 'be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11''s Overclock Key?

[WillNelson]

Hello everyone! My power supply, a 650W Dark Power Pro, includes an "OCK" (Overclock) jumper and slot cover. I was wondering though... is there any use to this at all? It seems unlikely that be quiet! would include something unnecessary in there power supply, but I can't seem to find a logical reason for this.

 

All answers appreciated,

WillNelson (CATboardBETA)

[Guest]

1 hour ago, WillNelson said:

Hello everyone! My power supply, a 650W Dark Power Pro, includes an "OCK" (Overclock) jumper and slot cover. I was wondering though... is there any use to this at all? It seems unlikely that be quiet! would include something unnecessary in there power supply, but I can't seem to find a logical reason for this.

 

All answers appreciated,

WillNelson (CATboardBETA)

It's just like the OCP switch on the Corsair HX.  It enables/disables the multiple +12V rails.

 

[WillNelson]

3 minutes ago, jonnyGURU said:

It's just like the OCP switch on the Corsair HX.  It enables/disables the multiple +12V rails.

 

This is only my first build, what is the purpose of tying them?

 

[Guest]

Oh boy...

 

So you already have the PSU?

 

Then just leave the OCK key out and put it in a safe place so you don't lose it.

 

[Mateyyy]

2 hours ago, WillNelson said:

This is only my first build, what is the purpose of tying them?

Just leave it out then, if it's a new build I'm assuming you won't be using a Vega 64, 1080Ti or multiple GPUs, so you shouldn't even have to worry about it.

 

By default the DPP 11 ships in multi-rail, which, in basic terms, adds more OCP (over current protection) points to further prevent any sort of potential catastrophic failures (burned/melted connectors or components).