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 RM1000x Shift
1000 W · 80+ Gold · ATX 3.1
92
/ 100
From $229
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 RM1000x Shift 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 RM1000x Shift if…
- ✓ATX 3.1 + 12V-2x6
- ✓Side-mounted cables
- ✓Quiet zero-RPM
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W 94
vs 92 Corsair RM1000x Shift
Score breakdown
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
94 efficiency 94
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Corsair RM1000x Shift
92 efficiency 90
noise 94
cables 96
value 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W | Corsair RM1000x Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1000 W | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | Titanium | 80+ Gold |
| Standard | — | ATX 3.1 |
| Connectors | — | 1× 12V-2x6 (600W) |
| Fan | — | 135 mm FDB |
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 RM1000x Shift
Pros
- +ATX 3.1 + 12V-2x6
- +Side-mounted cables
- +Quiet zero-RPM
Cons
- −Bulky side depth
- −Price creep
- −Gold not Platinum
FAQ: be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W vs Corsair RM1000x Shift
Which is better, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W or Corsair RM1000x Shift? +
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 RM1000x Shift worth the price? +
At $229, Corsair RM1000x Shift delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cables.
Does be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W or Corsair RM1000x Shift 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.