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be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W vs Lian Li Edge 850W Gold: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W and Lian Li Edge 850W Gold separate most on wattage: be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 1000 W, Lian Li Edge 850W Gold at 850 W, 15% in favour of be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. They match on 5 other specifications, including form factor, 12v-2x6 connectors and pcie 8-pin connectors. On price, Lian Li Edge 850W Gold sits at $129.99 against $349.99 for be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Lian Li |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 850 W-15% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Titanium | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 23.2 ms | 17-27% |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | true |
| 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, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x 12V-2x6 (450W), 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 3x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm Silent Wings (BQ SIW3-13525-HF), fluid dynamic bearing | 135mm FDB |
| OEM / Platform | FSP | Zhurong/Enhance-derived platform |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 600mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 600mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, SATA 600+150+150+150mm | 24-pin 600mm, EPS 650mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, PCIe 600mm, SATA 700mm |
| Length | 175 mm | 150 |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 100000 |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 |
| Model | Dark Power 13 1000W | Edge 850W Gold |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $129.99 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W | Lian Li Edge 850W Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $129.99 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.
Lian Li Edge 850W Gold
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
Lian Li's first PSU line pairs a native ATX 3.0 12V-2x6 cable with the brand's usual case-matching black finish, aimed at builders assembling an all-Lian-Li rig around a Lancool or O11 case.
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