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be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W vs Silverstone SX800-LTI: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W and Silverstone SX800-LTI separate most on warranty: be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 10 years, Silverstone SX800-LTI at 3 years, 70% in favour of be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. Wattage splits them by another 20%, again favouring be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. They match on 8 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, cybenetics efficiency and pcie 8-pin connectors. On price, Silverstone SX800-LTI sits at $180.00 against $349.99 for be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | SilverStone |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 800 W-20% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Titanium | Titanium |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | SFX-L |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Titanium | Titanium |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 0 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | Yes |
| 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, 1x EPS 8-pin + 1x EPS 4+4-pin (V1.2), 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 3x Molex, 1x floppy adapter |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm Silent Wings (BQ SIW3-13525-HF), fluid dynamic bearing | 120mm dual ball bearing fan |
| OEM / Platform | FSP | Enhance |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 13 | 12 |
| Molex Connectors | 2 | 3 |
| Length | 175 mm | 130 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 | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 3 years-70% |
| Model | Dark Power 13 1000W | SX800-LTI |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $180 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4046 | https://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/power-supplies/SX800-LTI/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W | Silverstone SX800-LTI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $180.00 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.
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