be quiet!
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W
1300W · 80+ Titanium · Silent
92
/ 100
From $449
VS
Corsair
Corsair RM1000x Shift
1000 W · 80+ Gold · ATX 3.1
92
/ 100
From $229
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 RM1000x Shift 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 RM1000x Shift if…
- ✓ATX 3.1 + 12V-2x6
- ✓Side-mounted cables
- ✓Quiet zero-RPM
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W 92
vs 92 Corsair RM1000x Shift
Score breakdown
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W
92 efficiency 100
build 96
features 92
value 84
noise 0
cables 0
Corsair RM1000x Shift
92 efficiency 90
build 0
features 0
value 88
noise 94
cables 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W | Corsair RM1000x Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1300W | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Titanium | 80+ Gold |
| Cooling | 135 mm Silent Wings (semi-passive) | — |
| Modular | Fully modular | — |
| 12VHPWR | Native cable included | — |
| Warranty | 12 years | — |
| Standard | — | ATX 3.1 |
| Connectors | — | 1× 12V-2x6 (600W) |
| Fan | — | 135 mm FDB |
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 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 Pro 13 1300W vs Corsair RM1000x Shift
Which is better, be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W or Corsair RM1000x Shift? +
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 RM1000x Shift worth the price? +
At $229, Corsair RM1000x Shift delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cables.
Does be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W 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.