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be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W vs MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W and MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II separate most on 12v-2x6 connectors: be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 1, MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II at 2, 50% in favour of MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II. PCIe 8-pin Connectors splits them by another 25%, this time favouring be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. They match on 9 other specifications, including wattage, atx standard and form factor. On price, MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II sits at $109.99 against $349.99 for be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | MSI |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 1000 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Titanium | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1-50% | 2 |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4 | 3-25% |
| 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-pin, 2x 12V-2x6 (600W each), 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x 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 |
| OEM / Platform | FSP | CWT |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | true |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 13 | 8 |
| Molex Connectors | 2 | 4 |
| Length | 175 mm | 150 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OTP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP, NLO |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | Dark Power 13 1000W | MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $109.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4046 | https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MPG-A1000GS-PCIE5-II/Specification |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W | MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $109.99 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.
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