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be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W vs FSP Hydro K PRO 750W: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W and FSP Hydro K PRO 750W separate most on warranty: be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 10 years, FSP Hydro K PRO 750W at 5 years, 50% in favour of be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. Hold-Up Time splits them by another 27%, again favouring be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. They match on 8 other specifications, including form factor, zero-rpm mode and pcie 8-pin connectors. On price, FSP Hydro K PRO 750W sits at $64.99 against $349.99 for be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | FSP |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 750 W-25% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Titanium | Bronze |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Titanium | Bronze |
| Cybenetics Noise | A+ | Standard |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 0 |
| Hold-Up Time | 23.2 ms | 17 ms-27% |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | No |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | No |
| 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, 2x EPS 4+4, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 2x Molex, 1x floppy |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm Silent Wings (BQ SIW3-13525-HF), fluid dynamic bearing | 120mm hydraulic bearing (HYB) |
| OEM / Platform | FSP | FSP |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 13 | 8 |
| Molex Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 600mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 600mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, SATA 600+150+150+150mm | ATX 550mm, EPS 600mm, PCIe 600mm, SATA 500-750mm |
| Length | 175 mm | 140 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Hydro |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 100000 hours |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Semi-Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OVP, SCP, OPP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5 years-50% |
| Model | Dark Power 13 1000W | Hydro K PRO 750W |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $64.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4046 | https://www.fsplifestyle.com/en/product/HydroKPRO750W.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W | FSP Hydro K PRO 750W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $64.99 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.
FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid 750W Bronze-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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