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be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W vs Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W and Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 separate most on warranty: be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 10 years, Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 at 5 years, 50% in favour of be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. Wattage splits them by another 25%, again favouring be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. They match on 8 other specifications, including form factor, 12v-2x6 connectors and zero-rpm mode. On price, Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 sits at $89.99 against $349.99 for be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Cooler Master |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 750 W-25% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Titanium | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | No |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4 | 3-25% |
| 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 12VHPWR (600W, 90-degree), 3x PCIe 8-pin |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm Silent Wings (BQ SIW3-13525-HF), fluid dynamic bearing | 120mm rifle bearing |
| Max Watts Per GPU Conn | 600 W | 600 W |
| OEM / Platform | FSP | CWT |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| Length | 175 mm | 140 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 100000 hours |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5 years-50% |
| Model | Dark Power 13 1000W | MWE Gold 750 V2 ATX 3.0 |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $89.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4046 | https://legacy.coolermaster.com/en-eu/products/mwe-gold-750-v2-atx3-ready/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W | Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $89.99 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.
Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid 750W 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.
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