NZXT
NZXT C1500 Platinum
1500 W · Platinum · ATX 3.1
91
/ 100
From $349
VS
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W wins by 3
be quiet!
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
1000 W · Titanium
94
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, NZXT C1500 Platinum lands at 91 and be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 94. That puts be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick NZXT C1500 Platinum if…
- ✓Massive 1500 W headroom
- ✓ATX 3.1 12V-2x6
- ✓CAM software monitoring
Pick be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
NZXT C1500 Platinum 91
vs 94 be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Score breakdown
NZXT C1500 Platinum
91 efficiency 94
noise 88
cables 92
value 86
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
94 efficiency 94
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | NZXT C1500 Platinum | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1500 W | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Platinum | Titanium |
| Standard | ATX 3.1 | — |
| Connectors | 1× 12V-2x6 (600W) | — |
NZXT C1500 Platinum
Pros
- +Massive 1500 W headroom
- +ATX 3.1 12V-2x6
- +CAM software monitoring
Cons
- −Overkill for most builds
- −Expensive
- −Fan a hair loud at max
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
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: NZXT C1500 Platinum vs be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Which is better, NZXT C1500 Platinum or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W? +
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is NZXT C1500 Platinum worth the price? +
At $349, NZXT C1500 Platinum delivers a Specdex score of 91 — 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 NZXT C1500 Platinum 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.