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be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W vs Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W and Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 4, Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W at 2, 50% in favour of be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. Wattage splits them by another 35%, again favouring be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. They match on form factor, 12v-2x6 connectors and colour. On price, Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W sits at $74.99 against $349.99 for be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Thermaltake |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 650 W-35% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Titanium | Bronze |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | false |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4 | 2-50% |
| 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 (fixed), 1x EPS 4+4 (fixed), 1x 12V-2x6 (450W), 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 4x SATA, 2x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm Silent Wings (BQ SIW3-13525-HF), fluid dynamic bearing | 120mm hydraulic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | FSP | CWT |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 600mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 600mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, SATA 600+150+150+150mm | 24-pin 500mm, EPS 500mm, PCIe 450mm, SATA 500mm |
| Length | 175 mm | 140 |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 80000-20% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Semi-Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5-50% |
| Model | Dark Power 13 1000W | Smart BX3 650W |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $74.99 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W | Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Amazon | $74.99 View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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.
Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the most affordable routes to a native 12V-2x6 connector, at the cost of Gold-tier efficiency and acoustics.
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