NZXT
NZXT C1500 Platinum
1500 W · Platinum · ATX 3.1
91
/ 100
From $349
VS
NZXT C1500 Platinum wins by 1
be quiet!
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
850 W · Platinum
90
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
NZXT C1500 Platinum takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, NZXT C1500 Platinum lands at 91 and be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W at 90. That puts NZXT C1500 Platinum ahead by 1 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! Straight Power 12 850W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
NZXT C1500 Platinum 91
vs 90 be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
Score breakdown
NZXT C1500 Platinum
91 efficiency 94
noise 88
cables 92
value 86
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
90 efficiency 90
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | NZXT C1500 Platinum | be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1500 W | 850 W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Platinum | Platinum |
| 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! 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: NZXT C1500 Platinum vs be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
Which is better, NZXT C1500 Platinum or be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W? +
NZXT C1500 Platinum scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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! 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 NZXT C1500 Platinum 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.