be quiet!
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W
1300W · 80+ Titanium · Silent
92
/ 100
From $449
VS
Corsair
Corsair HX1000i
1000 W · Platinum
92
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W lands at 92 and Corsair HX1000i at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W if…
- ✓Quietest 1300W PSU
- ✓80+ Titanium efficiency
- ✓12-year warranty
Pick Corsair HX1000i if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W 92
vs 92 Corsair HX1000i
Score breakdown
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W
92 efficiency 100
build 96
features 92
value 84
noise 0
cables 0
Corsair HX1000i
92 efficiency 92
build 0
features 0
value 84
noise 86
cables 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W | Corsair HX1000i |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1300W | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Titanium | Platinum |
| Cooling | 135 mm Silent Wings (semi-passive) | — |
| Modular | Fully modular | — |
| 12VHPWR | Native cable included | — |
| Warranty | 12 years | — |
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W
Pros
- +Quietest 1300W PSU
- +80+ Titanium efficiency
- +12-year warranty
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Silent Wings 135 mm fan rare to source for replacement
- −Only one 12VHPWR cable included
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 Pro 13 1300W vs Corsair HX1000i
Which is better, be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W or Corsair HX1000i? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W worth the price? +
At $449, be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W delivers a Specdex score of 92 — 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 Pro 13 1300W 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.