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be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W vs be quiet! Straight Power 12 1500W: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W and be quiet! Straight Power 12 1500W separate most on 12v-2x6 connectors: be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 1, be quiet! Straight Power 12 1500W at 2, 50% in favour of be quiet! Straight Power 12 1500W. Wattage splits them by another 33%, again favouring be quiet! Straight Power 12 1500W. They match on 13 other specifications, including form factor, sleeved cables and pcie 8-pin connectors. On price, be quiet! Straight Power 12 1500W sits at $299.99 against $349.99 for be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | be quiet! |
| Wattage | 1000 W-33% | 1500 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Titanium | Platinum |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1-50% | 2 |
| Hold-Up Time | 23.2 ms | 20.1 ms-13% |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | Yes |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4 | 4 |
| 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, 2x 12V-2x6, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 9x SATA, 2x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm Silent Wings (BQ SIW3-13525-HF), fluid dynamic bearing | 135mm Silent Wings, fluid dynamic bearing, 6-pole motor |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 13 | 9 |
| Molex Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| Length | 175 mm | 180 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| 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 | Straight Power 12 1500W |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $299.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4046 | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4107 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W | be quiet! Straight Power 12 1500W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $299.99 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.
be quiet! Straight Power 12 1500W
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A best-in-class 1500W Platinum-rated ATX unit for an extreme multi-GPU or high-core-count workstation, held back only by its premium price.
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