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ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 vs be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 and be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 at 3, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 4, 25% in favour of be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. MTBF splits them by another 17%, this time favouring ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0. They match on 8 other specifications, including form factor, 12v-2x6 connectors and fan size. On price, ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 sits at $169.99 against $349.99 for be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | be quiet! |
| Wattage | 850 W-15% | 1000 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Titanium |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Gold | Titanium |
| Cybenetics Noise | A++ | A+ |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 24.3 ms | 23.2 ms-5% |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | No |
| Sleeved Cables | No | Yes |
| Measured Avg Efficiency | 88.84 % | 91.34 % |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 3-25% | 4 |
| Measured Average Noise | 14.69 dBA | 17.93 dBA |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 1x PCIe 16-pin, 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 5x SATA, 4x Molex | 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 | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 135mm Silent Wings (BQ SIW3-13525-HF), fluid dynamic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | CWT | FSP |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 13 |
| Molex Connectors | 4 | 2 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 600mm, EPS 650mm, 16-pin 600mm, PCIe 600-610mm, SATA 400+120+120mm, Molex 400+150+150+150mm | ATX 600mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 600mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, SATA 600+150+150+150mm |
| Length | 180 mm | 175 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Ball | Fluid Dynamic |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000 hours-17% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 | Dark Power 13 1000W |
| Typical Price | $169.99 | $349.99 |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-850g-aura-gaming-model/spec/ | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4046 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $169.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid 850W Gold-rated ATX unit for a popular RTX 4070 Ti / RTX 5070-class gaming build, held back only by the usual mid-tier compromises on cabling and OEM sourcing.
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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