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be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W vs Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W and Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W differ on 80 plus rating: be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at Titanium, Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W at Gold. They match on 13 other specifications, including wattage, atx standard and form factor. On price, Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W sits at $159.99 against $349.99 for be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Thermaltake |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 1000 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Titanium | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Titanium | Gold |
| Cybenetics Noise | A+ | A |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | No |
| 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, 1x 12V-2x6 (600W), 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x 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 fan |
| Max Watts Per GPU Conn | 600 W | 600 W |
| OEM / Platform | FSP | CWT |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 13 | 6 |
| Molex Connectors | 2 | 4 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 600mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 600mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, SATA 600+150+150+150mm | ATX 600mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 600-750mm, SATA 500-900mm |
| Length | 175 mm | 160 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| 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 | 10 years |
| Model | Dark Power 13 1000W | Toughpower GF3 1000W |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $159.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4046 | https://thermaltakeusa.com/products/toughpower-gf3-1000w-gold-tt-premium-edition-ps-tpd-1000fnfagu-4 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W | Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $159.99 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.
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid 1000W Gold-rated ATX unit for an RTX 4080/4090 or RTX 5080/5090-class high-end gaming build, held back only by the usual mid-tier compromises on cabling and OEM sourcing.
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