EVGA
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
1300 W · Gold
86
/ 100
From $229
VS
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W wins by 8
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, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT lands at 86 and be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 94. That puts be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W ahead by 8 points — a decisive 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! Dark Power 13 1000W if…
- ✓80+ Titanium efficiency
- ✓Near-silent under load
- ✓12VHPWR included
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT 86
vs 94 be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Score breakdown
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
86 efficiency 86
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 | EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1300 W | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | Gold | 80+ Titanium |
| Standard | — | ATX 3.0 |
| Connectors | — | 1× 12VHPWR (600W) |
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! Dark Power 13 1000W
Pros
- +80+ Titanium efficiency
- +Near-silent under load
- +12VHPWR included
Cons
- −Very expensive
- −Heavy
- −Overlooked aesthetically vs competitors
FAQ: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT vs be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Which is better, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W? +
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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! 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 EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT 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.