EVGA
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
1300 W · Gold
86
/ 100
From $229
VS
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W wins by 4
be quiet!
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
850 W · Platinum
90
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT lands at 86 and be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W at 90. That puts be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Pick be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT 86
vs 90 be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
Score breakdown
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
86 efficiency 86
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
90 efficiency 90
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT | be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1300 W | 850 W |
| Efficiency | Gold | Platinum |
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
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! Straight Power 12 850W
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: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT vs be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
Which is better, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT or be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W? +
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT worth the price? +
At $229, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in efficiency.
Is be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W worth the price? +
At $199, be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in efficiency.
Does EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT or be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W 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.