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be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W — 850 W · Platinum
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be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W

850 W · Platinum

90
/ 100
From $199
VS
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W wins by 5
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W — 1200 W · Gold
Thermaltake

Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W

1200 W · Gold

85
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict

be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W lands at 90 and Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W at 85. That puts be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W ahead by 5 points — a decisive 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 Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W if…

  • ✓Modular cabling on most
  • ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
  • ✓10-year warranty on many
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Efficiency

be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W

Compared on the efficiency sub-score

be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W leads on efficiency (90 vs 85).

Noise

Tie

Compared on the noise sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Cables

Tie

Compared on the cables sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W more score per dollar ($199 vs $229).

be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W 90
vs
85 Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W

Score breakdown

be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
90
efficiency 90
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W
85
efficiency 85
noise 86
cables 86
value 84

Specs side-by-side

be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W versus Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W — full spec comparison
Spec be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W
Wattage
850 W
1200 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

Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W

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 Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W

Which is better, be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W or Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W? +

be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W worth the price? +

At $229, Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in noise.

Does be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W or Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W 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.

Which is better for efficiency, be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W or Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W? +

be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W — leads on efficiency (90 vs 85). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.

Which is the better value, be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W or Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W? +

be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W — more score per dollar ($199 vs $229). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.