NZXT
NZXT C850 Gold
850 W · Gold
85
/ 100
From $149
VS
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W wins by 9
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 C850 Gold lands at 85 and be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 94. That puts be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick NZXT C850 Gold if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Pick be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
NZXT C850 Gold 85
vs 94 be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Score breakdown
NZXT C850 Gold
85 efficiency 85
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
94 efficiency 94
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | NZXT C850 Gold | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 850 W | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | Gold | Titanium |
NZXT C850 Gold
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
- +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 C850 Gold vs be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Which is better, NZXT C850 Gold or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W? +
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is NZXT C850 Gold worth the price? +
At $149, NZXT C850 Gold delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in noise.
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 C850 Gold 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.