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Antec Signature 1300 Platinum vs be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W: Comparison
Antec Signature 1300 Platinum and be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: Antec Signature 1300 Platinum at 12, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 4, 67% in favour of Antec Signature 1300 Platinum. Wattage splits them by another 23%, again favouring Antec Signature 1300 Platinum. They match on 9 other specifications, including form factor, sleeved cables and fan size. On price, Antec Signature 1300 Platinum sits at $289.99 against $349.99 for be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | be quiet! |
| Wattage | 1300 W | 1000 W-23% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Titanium |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Titanium |
| Cybenetics Noise | None | A+ |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 21 ms-9% | 23.2 ms |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | No |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | Yes |
| Measured Avg Efficiency | 89.97 % | 91.34 % |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 12 | 4-67% |
| Measured Average Noise | 47.79 dBA | 17.93 dBA |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 12x PCIe 6+2-pin, 14x SATA, 5x Molex, 1x FDD | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 1x 12V-2x6 (600W), 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 13x SATA, 2x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | 135mm Silent Wings (BQ SIW3-13525-HF), fluid dynamic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | FSP |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 14 | 13 |
| Molex Connectors | 5 | 2 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 600mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 670+70mm, SATA 400+115+115+115mm and 350+150+150+150mm, Molex 450+120+120mm and 350+120mm | ATX 600mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 600mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, SATA 600+150+150+150mm |
| Length | 170 mm | 175 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, SIP, NLO | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | Signature Platinum 1300 | Dark Power 13 1000W |
| Typical Price | $289.99 | $349.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/signature-platinum-1300 | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4046 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec Signature 1300 Platinum | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $289.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
Antec Signature 1300 Platinum
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A best-in-class 1300W Platinum-rated ATX unit for a workstation or multi-GPU build with serious headroom, held back only by its premium price.
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
9.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A best-in-class 1000W Titanium-rated ATX unit for an RTX 4080/4090 or RTX 5080/5090-class high-end gaming build, held back only by its premium price.
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