Corsair
Corsair RM1000x Shift
1000 W · 80+ Gold · ATX 3.1
92
/ 100
From $229
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 RM1000x Shift 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 RM1000x Shift if…
- ✓ATX 3.1 + 12V-2x6
- ✓Side-mounted cables
- ✓Quiet zero-RPM
Pick be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W if…
- ✓Quietest 1300W PSU
- ✓80+ Titanium efficiency
- ✓12-year warranty
Corsair RM1000x Shift 92
vs 92 be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W
Score breakdown
Corsair RM1000x Shift
92 efficiency 90
noise 94
cables 96
value 88
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 RM1000x Shift | be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1000 W | 1300W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Gold | 80+ Titanium |
| Standard | ATX 3.1 | — |
| Connectors | 1× 12V-2x6 (600W) | — |
| Fan | 135 mm FDB | — |
| Cooling | — | 135 mm Silent Wings (semi-passive) |
| Modular | — | Fully modular |
| 12VHPWR | — | Native cable included |
| Warranty | — | 12 years |
Corsair RM1000x Shift
Pros
- +ATX 3.1 + 12V-2x6
- +Side-mounted cables
- +Quiet zero-RPM
Cons
- −Bulky side depth
- −Price creep
- −Gold not Platinum
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 RM1000x Shift vs be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W
Which is better, Corsair RM1000x Shift 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 RM1000x Shift worth the price? +
At $229, Corsair RM1000x Shift delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cables.
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 RM1000x Shift 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.