Seasonic Vertex GX-1000
1000 W · Gold
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
850 W · Platinum
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 lands at 90 and be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Pick be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEfficiency
TieCompared on the efficiency sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Noise
TieCompared on the noise sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Cables
TieCompared on the cables sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 | be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1000 W | 850 W |
| Efficiency | Gold | Platinum |
Seasonic Vertex GX-1000
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
FAQ: Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 vs be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
Which is better, Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 or be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W? +
Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 worth the price? +
At $199, Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — 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 Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 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.