be quiet!
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
850 W · Platinum
90
/ 100
From $199
VS
Corsair HX1000i wins by 2
Corsair
Corsair HX1000i
1000 W · Platinum
92
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict
Corsair HX1000i takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W lands at 90 and Corsair HX1000i at 92. That puts Corsair HX1000i ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W 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! Straight Power 12 850W 90
vs 92 Corsair HX1000i
Score breakdown
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
90 efficiency 90
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Corsair HX1000i
92 efficiency 92
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W | Corsair HX1000i |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 850 W | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | Platinum | Platinum |
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
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! Straight Power 12 850W vs Corsair HX1000i
Which is better, be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W or Corsair HX1000i? +
Corsair HX1000i scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W worth the price? +
At $199, be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W delivers a Specdex score of 90 — 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! Straight Power 12 850W 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.