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Last week, we had the honor to invite a well-known tech review Youtube channel－Toasty Bros to take a look at our newest mini-ITX case, the DLH21!

It seems that they really liked the features that we are aiming for, and we're really glad that they appreciate it.laugh

Check out this video and we hope you guys like it!

Last week, we had the honor to invite a well-known tech review Youtube channel－Toasty Bros to take a look at our newest mini-ITX case, the DLH21!

It seems that they really liked the features that we are aiming for, and we're really glad that they appreciate it.laugh

Check out this video and we hope you guys like it!

The BEST Mini ITX Gaming PC of 2021 (English)

Ulasan Produk

Minggu lepas, kami berbesar hati untuk menjemput saluran Youtube ulasan teknologi terkenal－Toasty Bros untuk melihat casing mini-ITX terbaru kami, DLH21!

PC Permainan Mini ITX TERBAIK 2021 (Bahasa Inggeris)

Cybenetics power supply efficiency certification is a performance rating standard introduced by Cybenetics Lab, an independent testing laboratory headquartered in Greece. This certification evaluates power supplies based on energy efficiency and noise levels. But how does it differ from the traditional 80 Plus certification?

| Efficiency Certification Levels (ETA) |

Cybenetics classifies efficiency into six levels, ranked from highest to lowest: Diamond, Titanium, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.

The Cybenetics LAMBDA certification evaluates the noise levels of power supplies under different loads and categorizes them into A++, A+, A, A-, Standard++, Standard+, and Standard.

Cybenetics LAMBDA Noise Certification Ratings

One of the key differences between Cybenetics and 80 Plus certification is that Cybenetics includes noise testing. It categorizes power supplies based on noise levels at different loads, allowing consumers to choose a power supply with both high efficiency and low noise.

In contrast, 80 Plus certification only evaluates power conversion efficiency and does not measure noise levels.

 for Seasonic Vertex PX-1000 Power Supply

Another major advantage of Cybenetics certification is its transparent reporting. Cybenetics publishes detailed test reports, including efficiency performance, noise levels, and additional data.

In comparison, 80 Plus certification only provides efficiency ratings without detailed breakdowns.

This comprehensive analysis should help you better understand Cybenetics certification and how it compares to the traditional 80 Plus standard.





Cybenetics power supply efficiency certification is a performance rating standard introduced by Cybenetics Lab, an independent testing laboratory headquartered in Greece. This certification evaluates power supplies based on energy efficiency and noise levels. But how does it differ from the traditional 80 Plus certification?



| Efficiency Certification Levels (ETA) |

Cybenetics classifies efficiency into six levels, ranked from highest to lowest: Diamond, Titanium, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.



Testing Conditions:





The test environment temperature is set at 30°C, which is closer to real-world PC operating temperatures.



Load testing covers 5% to 100% usage and considers different regional input voltages (115V & 230V), making it applicable to the global market.



Cybenetics ETA Efficiency Ratings





Diamond Certification: ≥ 93% total efficiency (115V) | ≥ 95% total efficiency (230V)



Titanium Certification: ≥ 91% & < 93% total efficiency (115V) | ≥ 93% & < 95% total efficiency (230V)



Platinum Certification: ≥ 89% & < 91% total efficiency (115V) | ≥ 91% & < 93% total efficiency (230V)



Gold Certification: ≥ 87% & < 89% total efficiency (115V) | ≥ 89% & < 91% total efficiency (230V)



Silver Certification: ≥ 85% & < 87% total efficiency (115V) | ≥ 87% & < 89% total efficiency (230V)



Bronze Certification: ≥ 82% & < 85% total efficiency (115V) | ≥ 84% & < 87% total efficiency (230V)



| Noise Certification Levels (LAMBDA) |

The Cybenetics LAMBDA certification evaluates the noise levels of power supplies under different loads and categorizes them into A++, A+, A, A-, Standard++, Standard+, and Standard.



Testing Conditions:





Conducted in a specialized silent lab, maintaining ambient noise levels below 6 dB.



Temperature and humidity are kept at 25°C and 50%, respectively.



Cybenetics LAMBDA Noise Certification Ratings





A++ Certification: < 15 dB(A)



A+ Certification: ≥ 15 dB(A) & < 20 dB(A)



A Certification: ≥ 20 dB(A) & < 25 dB(A)



A- Certification: ≥ 25 dB(A) & < 30 dB(A)



Standard++ Certification: ≥ 30 dB(A) & < 35 dB(A)



Standard+ Certification: ≥ 35 dB(A) & < 40 dB(A)



Standard Certification: ≥ 40 dB(A) & < 45 dB(A)





| Cybenetics vs. 80 Plus Certification |

Noise Rating System

One of the key differences between Cybenetics and 80 Plus certification is that Cybenetics includes noise testing. It categorizes power supplies based on noise levels at different loads, allowing consumers to choose a power supply with both high efficiency and low noise.



In contrast, 80 Plus certification only evaluates power conversion efficiency and does not measure noise levels.





↑Example: Cybenetics Report for Seasonic Vertex PX-1000 Power Supply



Transparent Test Data

Another major advantage of Cybenetics certification is its transparent reporting. Cybenetics publishes detailed test reports, including efficiency performance, noise levels, and additional data.



In comparison, 80 Plus certification only provides efficiency ratings without detailed breakdowns.





↑Efficiency Conversion Chart





↑Noise Performance Chart



This comprehensive analysis should help you better understand Cybenetics certification and how it compares to the traditional 80 Plus standard.

This article provides an in-depth breakdown of the Cybenetics certification, covering efficiency ratings and noise testing, helping you understand this new power supply certification system!

Must-Read Before Buying a Power Supply! Complete Analysis of Cybenetics Certification

Artikel ini memberikan pecahan mendalam tentang pensijilan Cybenetics, meliputi penarafan kecekapan dan ujian hingar, membantu anda memahami sistem pensijilan bekalan kuasa baharu ini!

Wajib Baca Sebelum Membeli Bekalan Kuasa! Analisis Lengkap Persijilan Cybenetics

I was fortunate enough to be invited by darkFlash Taiwan to experience the debut of the back-insertion “sea-view” PC case. The first time I saw this case was at the 2024 Computex booth, where I learned that it features a back-insertion design, three large glass panels for maximum transparency, and an expansive layout—quite unique! When I received the invitation, I also had a set of ROG BTF components on hand, so I took up the challenge. While setting up the system, I hesitated a bit regarding cooling solutions. Almost all water cooling systems on the market still have tubing, and I felt that to achieve the perfect back-insertion aesthetic, something was still missing. Then I remembered that Bitspower, a leading local and international water cooling brand, had recently launched a back-insertion cooling head. After my excellent experience with their CR360 water cooler, I reached out to them, and they were kind enough to provide products for the build. So, let’s dive into this build experience!

Steel chassis, tempered glass front and side panels

 ATX / micro-ATX / mini-ITX / E-ATX (with GPU bracket removal)

The case packaging prominently displays the DY470 logo and design elements, with a very spacious box. The packaging is 

sturdy, justifying the size of the box, and you’ll find the accessory box embedded inside the packaging.

| Showcasing the Case from Different Angles |

The front cover features a sharp design with three intersecting glass panels that provide a sleek, premium feel. When the lights are off, the edges are defined, adding to its premium look. The top part of the case is made of transparent glass, which gives a more open visual feel when the system is powered on, offering excellent transparency.

The glass panels are secured with screws and feature a quick-release structure, making assembly and disassembly very intuitive.

The rear section reveals that the power supply is mounted vertically, and the fan mounts are designed specifically for 120mm fans.

The accessory box follows darkFlash's signature style, including the traditional glass cleaning cloth and standard screws. Additionally, the instruction manual is included, which is particularly useful since the three glass panels may require some extra attention during assembly. The steps for removing and installing the glass panels are more intricate, and the manual can be referenced to help guide you through the process.

| Lighting and Dark Environment Effects |

I never imagined that a computer with this kind of gaming "lazy" modeling would actually exist in real life. In recent years, this intriguing build concept has finally come to life, and I was amazed by how visually seamless and comfortable the experience is. I deeply respect the developers and designers behind this innovation. It’s an honor to add such a memorable unboxing to my assembly journey.





| Introduction |

I was fortunate enough to be invited by darkFlash Taiwan to experience the debut of the back-insertion “sea-view” PC case. The first time I saw this case was at the 2024 Computex booth, where I learned that it features a back-insertion design, three large glass panels for maximum transparency, and an expansive layout—quite unique! When I received the invitation, I also had a set of ROG BTF components on hand, so I took up the challenge. While setting up the system, I hesitated a bit regarding cooling solutions. Almost all water cooling systems on the market still have tubing, and I felt that to achieve the perfect back-insertion aesthetic, something was still missing. Then I remembered that Bitspower, a leading local and international water cooling brand, had recently launched a back-insertion cooling head. After my excellent experience with their CR360 water cooler, I reached out to them, and they were kind enough to provide products for the build. So, let’s dive into this build experience!







| Unboxing and Component Overview |







Official DY470 Case Specifications

Dimensions: 239 x 477 x 528 mm

Form Factor: Mid Tower

Material: Steel chassis, tempered glass front and side panels

Motherboard Support (Standard): ATX / micro-ATX / mini-ITX / E-ATX (with GPU bracket removal)

Motherboard Support (Back-Insertion): ATX

Front I/O:





1x USB 3.2 GEN 2 Type-C



2x USB 3.0



Power button



Reset button



Microphone + headphone combo

Case Wiring:





F-PANEL front panel Dupont wire set



Type-C connector



Audio input connector



USB 3.0 connector

Fan / Radiator Support:





Top: 3x 120mm (Supports 360mm Radiator)



Rear: 1x 120mm (Supports 120mm Radiator)



Bottom: 3x 120mm (Supports 360mm Radiator)



Side: 3x 120mm (Supports 360mm Radiator)

GPU Length Support:





Horizontal: 410mm



Vertical: 390mm

Cooler Height Support: 175mm



Hardware Configuration for This Build





CPU Processor: Intel i9-14900KS (removed later for exhibition purposes)



GPU Graphics Card: ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 24GB GDDR6X BTF OC



Motherboard: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO BTF



RAM: Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5 7200MHz 16GB x2



Case: darkFlash DY470 Black



Fans: darkFlash DM12 / DM12R PRO PWM (4x Forward, 3x Reverse)



PSU: Corsair SF-L Series SF850L ATX 3.0 PCIe 5.0



Cooler: Bitspower Full Custom Water Cooling



| Case Unboxing | 







The case packaging prominently displays the DY470 logo and design elements, with a very spacious box. The packaging is 

sturdy, justifying the size of the box, and you’ll find the accessory box embedded inside the packaging.







| Showcasing the Case from Different Angles |











The front cover features a sharp design with three intersecting glass panels that provide a sleek, premium feel. When the lights are off, the edges are defined, adding to its premium look. The top part of the case is made of transparent glass, which gives a more open visual feel when the system is powered on, offering excellent transparency.







The glass panels are secured with screws and feature a quick-release structure, making assembly and disassembly very intuitive.







The rear section reveals that the power supply is mounted vertically, and the fan mounts are designed specifically for 120mm fans.







| Accessory Box Overview |











The accessory box follows darkFlash's signature style, including the traditional glass cleaning cloth and standard screws. Additionally, the instruction manual is included, which is particularly useful since the three glass panels may require some extra attention during assembly. The steps for removing and installing the glass panels are more intricate, and the manual can be referenced to help guide you through the process.



| Lighting and Dark Environment Effects |


























| Conclusion |

I never imagined that a computer with this kind of gaming "lazy" modeling would actually exist in real life. In recent years, this intriguing build concept has finally come to life, and I was amazed by how visually seamless and comfortable the experience is. I deeply respect the developers and designers behind this innovation. It’s an honor to add such a memorable unboxing to my assembly journey.



Article sourced from: MSC Studio

The brand-new DY470 case is unboxed, showcasing its compatibility with the ROG BTF series motherboard, graphics card, and Bitspower back-insertion water cooling setup.

Unboxing the 330° Ultra-Wide Angle Back-Insertion DarkFlash DY470 ATX PC Case

Sarung DY470 yang serba baharu telah dibuka dari kotaknya, mempamerkan keserasiannya dengan papan induk siri ROG BTF, kad grafik dan persediaan penyejukan air sisipan belakang Bitspower.

Membuka Kotak Sarung PC DarkFlash DY470 ATX Sudut Ultra Lebar 330° dengan Sisipan Belakang

The DNS IcePeak LCD Water Cooler is the first liquid cooler from darkFlash to feature a built-in display. This screen not only allows you to monitor the system’s hardware status but also offers the ability to customize the display using darkFlash’s proprietary software. In this guide, we will walk you through how to use the darkFlash DNS Water Cooler software.

Synchronizing the Software with the LCD Display

The DNS software allows you to monitor various system metrics including CPU information, GPU stats, and water cooling status. It provides an easy-to-read interface for checking these parameters in real-time.

The DNS Water Cooler offers four customization features for the LCD display:

In addition to customizing the text content, you can adjust the font type, size, position, and color for each display option.

Click the “Customize” button at the bottom of the software, then select “New Theme.”

Use the “Path Selection” option to choose and upload your custom GIF, PNG, or JPG files.

Select the uploaded image and click "Save."

Go back to the “Theme Preview” section, and select your custom theme from the list to apply it.

By following this DNS water cooler software guide, DIY players using the screen-equipped cooler for the first time will be able to quickly get up to speed and enjoy the customizable features available.





The DNS IcePeak LCD Water Cooler is the first liquid cooler from darkFlash to feature a built-in display. This screen not only allows you to monitor the system’s hardware status but also offers the ability to customize the display using darkFlash’s proprietary software. In this guide, we will walk you through how to use the darkFlash DNS Water Cooler software.



How to Download the DNS Driver Software





Visit the product page for the DNS IcePeak Water Cooler.



Click on the "Drivers" link at the top right of the page.



Under the "Download" section, click the "DNS IcePeak Driver" link to download the software.





Synchronizing the Software with the LCD Display





After installation, open the software and click "Connect and Start Using."



The software will begin syncing with the LCD screen on the water cooler.



Note: If the cooler is not detected, please restart your computer or unplug and re-plug the USB cable connection.





Software Interface Overview

The DNS software allows you to monitor various system metrics including CPU information, GPU stats, and water cooling status. It provides an easy-to-read interface for checking these parameters in real-time.



Customization Features

The DNS Water Cooler offers four customization features for the LCD display:





Text



Data



Status Bar



Arc Bar

In addition to customizing the text content, you can adjust the font type, size, position, and color for each display option.



Text Display Example ↓





Data Display Example ↓





Status Bar Example ↓





Arc Bar Example ↓





How to Customize Your LCD Display

Step 1: Create a New Theme

Click the “Customize” button at the bottom of the software, then select “New Theme.”



Step 2: Upload Custom Images

Click on “Background Settings.”

Use the “Path Selection” option to choose and upload your custom GIF, PNG, or JPG files.



Step 3: Save the Image

Select the uploaded image and click "Save."



Step 4: Apply the Theme

Go back to the “Theme Preview” section, and select your custom theme from the list to apply it.



By following this DNS water cooler software guide, DIY players using the screen-equipped cooler for the first time will be able to quickly get up to speed and enjoy the customizable features available.

This tutorial will help first-time DIY players quickly get started with the DNS IcePeak LCD Water Cooler and its software.

DNS LCD Water Cooler Software Guide

Tutorial ini akan membantu pemain DIY kali pertama bermula dengan cepat dengan Penyejuk Air LCD DNS IcePeak dan perisiannya.

Panduan Perisian Penyejuk Air LCD DNS

Dilahirkan daripada minat bersama terhadap permainan dan pembinaan PC, darkFlash berdedikasi untuk mencipta produk yang menggabungkan reka bentuk tersendiri, prestasi yang andal dan inovasi yang bernas.

Dengan membina, menguji dan menggunakan casing PC, penyelesaian penyejukan, kipas casing, perabot permainan dan aksesori kami secara peribadi, kami memperoleh pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang apa yang benar-benar diperlukan oleh pengguna. Setiap produk dibangunkan dengan tujuan, diperhalusi melalui pengalaman dan direkayasa untuk meningkatkan cara orang ramai membina, bermain dan mencipta.

Matlamat kami mudah: untuk memperkasakan setiap pengguna dengan produk yang berprestasi terbaik dan memberi inspirasi kepada mereka untuk membina tanpa had.

darkFlash

Born from a shared passion for gaming and PC building, darkFlash is dedicated to creating products that combine distinctive design, reliable performance, and thoughtful innovation.

By personally building, testing, and using our PC cases, cooling solutions, case fans, gaming furniture, and accessories, we gain a deeper understanding of what users truly need. Every product is developed with purpose, refined through experience, and engineered to elevate the way people build, play, and create.

Our goal is simple: to empower every user with products that perform at their best and inspire them to build without limits.