be quiet!
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
1000 W · Titanium
94
/ 100
From $329
VS
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W wins by 2
Corsair
Corsair HX1000i
1000 W · Platinum
92
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W lands at 94 and Corsair HX1000i at 92. That puts be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Pick Corsair HX1000i if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W 94
vs 92 Corsair HX1000i
Score breakdown
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
94 efficiency 94
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Corsair HX1000i
92 efficiency 92
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W | Corsair HX1000i |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1000 W | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | Titanium | Platinum |
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Pros
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
Cons
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
Corsair HX1000i
Pros
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
Cons
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
FAQ: be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W vs Corsair HX1000i
Which is better, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W or Corsair HX1000i? +
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W worth the price? +
At $329, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in efficiency.
Is Corsair HX1000i worth the price? +
At $279, Corsair HX1000i delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in efficiency.
Does be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W or Corsair HX1000i last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.