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be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W — 1000 W · Titanium · ATX 3.0
be quiet!

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 9
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W — 1200 W · Gold
Thermaltake

Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W

1200 W · Gold

85
/ 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 Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W at 85. That puts be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W ahead by 9 points — a decisive 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 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! Dark Power 13 1000W

Compared on the efficiency sub-score

be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W leads on efficiency (98 vs 85).

Noise

be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W

Compared on the noise sub-score

be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W leads on noise (96 vs 86).

Cables

be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W

Compared on the cables sub-score

be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W leads on cables (90 vs 86).

Value for money

Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W more score per dollar ($229 vs $329).

be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W 94
vs
85 Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W

Score breakdown

be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
94
efficiency 98
noise 96
cables 90
value 82
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W
85
efficiency 85
noise 86
cables 86
value 84

Specs side-by-side

be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W versus Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W — full spec comparison
Spec be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W
Wattage
1000 W
1200 W
Efficiency
80+ Titanium
Gold
Standard
ATX 3.0
—
Connectors
1× 12VHPWR (600W)
—

be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W

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

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! Dark Power 13 1000W vs Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W

Which is better, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W or Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W? +

be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. 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 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! Dark Power 13 1000W 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! Dark Power 13 1000W or Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W? +

be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W — leads on efficiency (98 vs 85). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.

Which is better for noise, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W or Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W? +

be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W — leads on noise (96 vs 86). Compared on the noise sub-score.