NZXT C1500 Platinum
1500 W · Platinum · ATX 3.1
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
1000 W · Titanium · ATX 3.0
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…
- ✓80+ Titanium efficiency
- ✓Near-silent under load
- ✓12VHPWR included
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | NZXT C1500 Platinum | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1500 W | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Platinum | 80+ Titanium |
| Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 3.0 |
| Connectors | 1× 12V-2x6 (600W) | 1× 12VHPWR (600W) |
NZXT C1500 Platinum
- +Massive 1500 W headroom
- +ATX 3.1 12V-2x6
- +CAM software monitoring
- −Overkill for most builds
- −Expensive
- −Fan a hair loud at max
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
- +80+ Titanium efficiency
- +Near-silent under load
- +12VHPWR included
- −Very expensive
- −Heavy
- −Overlooked aesthetically vs competitors
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.