be quiet!
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
850 W · Platinum
90
/ 100
From $199
VS
Seasonic
Seasonic Vertex GX-1000
1000 W · Gold
90
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W lands at 90 and Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Pick Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W 90
vs 90 Seasonic Vertex GX-1000
Score breakdown
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
90 efficiency 90
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Seasonic Vertex GX-1000
90 efficiency 90
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W | Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 850 W | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | Platinum | Gold |
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
Seasonic Vertex GX-1000
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 Seasonic Vertex GX-1000
Which is better, be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W or Seasonic Vertex GX-1000? +
Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 worth the price? +
At $199, Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in efficiency.
Does be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W or Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 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.