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NZXT C1500 Platinum — 1500 W · Platinum · ATX 3.1
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NZXT C1500 Platinum

1500 W · Platinum · ATX 3.1

91
/ 100
From $349
VS
NZXT C1500 Platinum wins by 1
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W — 850 W · Platinum
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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Efficiency

NZXT C1500 Platinum

Compared on the efficiency sub-score

NZXT C1500 Platinum leads on efficiency (94 vs 90).

Cables

NZXT C1500 Platinum

Compared on the cables sub-score

NZXT C1500 Platinum leads on cables (92 vs 86).

Noise

NZXT C1500 Platinum

Compared on the noise sub-score

NZXT C1500 Platinum leads on noise (88 vs 86).

Value for money

be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W more score per dollar ($199 vs $349).

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

NZXT C1500 Platinum versus be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for efficiency, NZXT C1500 Platinum or be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W? +

NZXT C1500 Platinum — leads on efficiency (94 vs 90). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.

Which is better for cables, NZXT C1500 Platinum or be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W? +

NZXT C1500 Platinum — leads on cables (92 vs 86). Compared on the cables sub-score.