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be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W vs be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W and be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 4, be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W at 3, 25% in favour of be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. Wattage splits them by another 15%, again favouring be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. They match on 13 other specifications, including atx standard, form factor and cybenetics noise. On price, be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W sits at $124.99 against $349.99 for be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | be quiet! |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 850 W-15% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Titanium | Platinum |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Titanium | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | A+ | A+ |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 23.2 ms | 21.1 ms-9% |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | Yes |
| Measured Avg Efficiency | 91.34 % | 90.4 % |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4 | 3-25% |
| Measured Average Noise | 17.93 dBA | 19.84 dBA |
| Connector Count | 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 | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 1x P4, 1x 12V-2x6 (600W), 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 7x SATA, 1x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 140 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm Silent Wings (BQ SIW3-13525-HF), fluid dynamic bearing | Pure Wings 3 140mm (BQ PUW3-14025-HR), rifle bearing |
| Max Watts Per GPU Conn | 600 W | 600 W |
| OEM / Platform | FSP | FSP |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 13 | 7 |
| Molex Connectors | 2 | 1 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 600mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 600mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, SATA 600+150+150+150mm | ATX 590mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 600mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, SATA 550+150+150+155mm and 500+150+150mm |
| Length | 175 mm | 160 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Rifle |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 100000 hours |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | Dark Power 13 1000W | Power Zone 2 850W |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $124.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4046 | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/5764 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W | be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $124.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
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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