be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W Review
1000 W · Titanium
Specdex verdict The be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W earns Specdex's editor's pick — flagship-tier with no significant weak spots, a clear recommendation in its category.
be quiet!'s be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W — 1000 W Titanium PSU.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W versus its closest rivals
- +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
Who's the be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
At $329 this is a genuine value play — Specdex score of 94 far exceeds the typical sub-$500 baseline.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W.
- Power supply
- AC power cable
- Modular cables
- Mounting screws
- Cable ties
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | Titanium |
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