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be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W vs EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G6: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W and EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G6 separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 4, EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G6 at 5, 20% in favour of EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G6. They match on 9 other specifications, including wattage, form factor and fan size. On price, EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G6 sits at $169.99 against $349.99 for be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | EVGA |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 1000 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Titanium | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Titanium | Gold |
| Cybenetics Noise | A+ | A |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 0 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4-20% | 5 |
| 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, 5x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 4x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm Silent Wings (BQ SIW3-13525-HF), fluid dynamic bearing | 135mm fluid dynamic bearing (Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z) |
| OEM / Platform | FSP | Seasonic |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 13 | 12 |
| Molex Connectors | 2 | 4 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 600mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 600mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, SATA 600+150+150+150mm | ATX 600mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 600-750mm, SATA 500-900mm |
| 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, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | Dark Power 13 1000W | SuperNOVA 1000 G6 |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $169.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4046 | https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=220-G6-1000-X1 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W | EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $169.99 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.
EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G6
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid 1000W Gold-rated ATX unit for an RTX 4080/4090 or RTX 5080/5090-class high-end gaming build, held back only by the usual mid-tier compromises on cabling and OEM sourcing.
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