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be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W vs EVGA SuperNOVA 1600 T2: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W and EVGA SuperNOVA 1600 T2 separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 4, EVGA SuperNOVA 1600 T2 at 9, 56% in favour of EVGA SuperNOVA 1600 T2. Wattage splits them by another 38%, again favouring EVGA SuperNOVA 1600 T2. They match on 10 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, form factor and cybenetics efficiency. On price, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W sits at $349.99 against $419.99 for EVGA SuperNOVA 1600 T2.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | EVGA |
| Wattage | 1000 W-37% | 1600 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Titanium | Titanium |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Titanium | Titanium |
| Cybenetics Noise | A+ | A+ |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 0 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | Yes, fully sleeved |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4-56% | 9 |
| 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, 9x PCIe 6+2-pin, 14x SATA, 5x Molex, 2x Molex-to-FDD adapter |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 140 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm Silent Wings (BQ SIW3-13525-HF), fluid dynamic bearing | 140mm double ball bearing |
| OEM / Platform | FSP | Super Flower |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 13 | 14 |
| Molex Connectors | 2 | 5 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 600mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 600mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, SATA 600+150+150+150mm | ATX 600mm, EPS 750mm, PCIe 750-900mm, SATA 550-850mm, Molex 550-750mm, FDD adapter 100mm, AC 1500mm |
| Length | 175 mm | 220 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Ball |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 100000 hours |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OVP, UVP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OTP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | Dark Power 13 1000W | SuperNOVA 1600 T2 |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $419.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4046 | https://web.archive.org/web/20260517024936/https://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=220-T2-1600-X1 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W | EVGA SuperNOVA 1600 T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $419.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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 1600 T2
9.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A best-in-class 1600W Titanium-rated ATX unit for an extreme multi-GPU or high-core-count workstation, held back only by its premium price.
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