Corsair
Corsair HX1000i
1000 W · Platinum
92
/ 100
From $279
VS
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W wins by 2
be quiet!
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
1000 W · Titanium · ATX 3.0
94
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair HX1000i lands at 92 and be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 94. 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 Corsair HX1000i if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Pick be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W if…
- ✓80+ Titanium efficiency
- ✓Near-silent under load
- ✓12VHPWR included
Corsair HX1000i 92
vs 94 be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Score breakdown
Corsair HX1000i
92 efficiency 92
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
94 efficiency 98
noise 96
cables 90
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Corsair HX1000i | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1000 W | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | Platinum | 80+ Titanium |
| Standard | — | ATX 3.0 |
| Connectors | — | 1× 12VHPWR (600W) |
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 13 1000W
Pros
- +80+ Titanium efficiency
- +Near-silent under load
- +12VHPWR included
Cons
- −Very expensive
- −Heavy
- −Overlooked aesthetically vs competitors
FAQ: Corsair HX1000i vs be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Which is better, Corsair HX1000i or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W? +
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 Corsair HX1000i worth the price? +
At $279, Corsair HX1000i delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in efficiency.
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.
Does Corsair HX1000i or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W 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.