Corsair HX1000i
1000 W · Platinum
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W
1300W · 80+ Titanium · Silent
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair HX1000i lands at 92 and be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Corsair HX1000i if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Pick be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W if…
- ✓Quietest 1300W PSU
- ✓80+ Titanium efficiency
- ✓12-year warranty
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEfficiency
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300WCompared on the efficiency sub-score
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W leads on efficiency (100 vs 92).
Value for money
Corsair HX1000iSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Corsair HX1000i more score per dollar ($279 vs $449).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Corsair HX1000i | be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1000 W | 1300W |
| Efficiency | Platinum | 80+ Titanium |
| Cooling | — | 135 mm Silent Wings (semi-passive) |
| Modular | — | Fully modular |
| 12VHPWR | — | Native cable included |
| Warranty | — | 12 years |
Corsair HX1000i
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W
- +Quietest 1300W PSU
- +80+ Titanium efficiency
- +12-year warranty
- −Premium pricing
- −Silent Wings 135 mm fan rare to source for replacement
- −Only one 12VHPWR cable included
FAQ: Corsair HX1000i vs be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W
Which is better, Corsair HX1000i or be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Corsair HX1000i worth the price? +
At $279, Corsair HX1000i delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in efficiency.
Is be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W worth the price? +
At $449, be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in efficiency.
Does Corsair HX1000i or be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W 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, Corsair HX1000i or be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W? +
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W — leads on efficiency (100 vs 92). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.
Which is the better value, Corsair HX1000i or be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W? +
Corsair HX1000i — more score per dollar ($279 vs $449). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.