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be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W vs Corsair HX1200i: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W and Corsair HX1200i separate most on wattage: be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 1000 W, Corsair HX1200i at 1200 W, 17% in favour of Corsair HX1200i. Hold-Up Time splits them by another 6%, this time favouring be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. They match on 12 other specifications, including atx standard, form factor and cybenetics noise. On price, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W sits at $349.99 against $354.99 for Corsair HX1200i.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Corsair |
| Wattage | 1000 W-17% | 1200 W |
| 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 | 21.8 ms-6% |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | Yes |
| Measured Avg Efficiency | 91.34 % | 89.65 % |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4 | 4 |
| Measured Average Noise | 17.93 dBA | 18.31 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, 2x EPS 4+4, 1x 12V-2x6, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 8x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 140 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm Silent Wings (BQ SIW3-13525-HF), fluid dynamic bearing | 140mm NR140P, fluid dynamic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | FSP | CWT |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 13 | 8 |
| Molex Connectors | 2 | 8 |
| Length | 175 mm | 200 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 100000 hours |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | Dark Power 13 1000W | HX1200i |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $354.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4046 | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020281-na/hx1200i-fully-modular-ultra-low-noise-platinum-atx-1200-watt-pc-power-supply-cp-9020281-na |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W | Corsair HX1200i |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Corsair | $354.99 View on Corsair | |
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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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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