Corsair
Corsair HX1000i
1000 W · Platinum
92
/ 100
From $279
VS
be quiet!
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W
1300W · 80+ Titanium · Silent
92
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict
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
Corsair HX1000i 92
vs 92 be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W
Score breakdown
Corsair HX1000i
92 efficiency 92
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
build 0
features 0
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W
92 efficiency 100
noise 0
cables 0
value 84
build 96
features 92
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
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
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W
Pros
- +Quietest 1300W PSU
- +80+ Titanium efficiency
- +12-year warranty
Cons
- −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.