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be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W

1000 W · Titanium · ATX 3.0

94
/ 100
From $329
VS
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W wins by 2
Corsair

Corsair RM1000x Shift

1000 W · 80+ Gold · ATX 3.1

92
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict

be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W lands at 94 and Corsair RM1000x Shift at 92. That puts be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W if…

  • 80+ Titanium efficiency
  • Near-silent under load
  • 12VHPWR included

Pick Corsair RM1000x Shift if…

  • ATX 3.1 + 12V-2x6
  • Side-mounted cables
  • Quiet zero-RPM

Score breakdown

be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
94
efficiency 98
noise 96
cables 90
value 82
Corsair RM1000x Shift
92
efficiency 90
noise 94
cables 96
value 88

Specs side-by-side

Spec
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Corsair RM1000x Shift
Wattage
1000 W
1000 W
Efficiency
80+ Titanium
80+ Gold
Standard
ATX 3.0
ATX 3.1
Connectors
1× 12VHPWR (600W)
1× 12V-2x6 (600W)
Fan
135 mm FDB

be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W

Pros
  • +80+ Titanium efficiency
  • +Near-silent under load
  • +12VHPWR included
Cons
  • Very expensive
  • Heavy
  • Overlooked aesthetically vs competitors

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 13 1000W vs Corsair RM1000x Shift

Which is better, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W or Corsair RM1000x Shift? +

be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W worth the price? +

At $329, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W delivers a Specdex score of 94 — 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 13 1000W 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.