be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W — Specs, Rank & Tuning
be quiet! Dark Power 13 · ATX · 2023 · High-end (tier 84/100)
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W — key specifications
| Brand / series | be quiet! Dark Power 13 |
|---|---|
| Architecture / class | ATX |
| Launch year | 2023 |
| Wattage | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | 80 PLUS Titanium |
| Form factor | ATX |
| Modular | full |
| Fan | 135 mm |
| Rated output | 1000 W |
| Relative tier | 84/100 — High-end |
Specs: vendor datasheets / TechPowerUp database, retrieved 2026-08-29. Tier is a TweakGearPro relative performance index (estimate), not a benchmark guarantee.
Relative performance estimate
TweakGearPro anchors the psu category to its flagship (highest tier) and expresses be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W as an estimated percentage of that flagship, derived from the relative-performance index (tier 0–100). Planning estimate, not a benchmark.
| PSU (nearby tier) | Tier /100 | Est. relative perf. |
|---|---|---|
| Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1350W | 95 | 100% |
| Corsair HX1200 | 90 | 95% |
| EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G2 | 89 | 94% |
| Seasonic PRIME TX-1000 | 88 | 93% |
| ASUS ROG Thor 1000P | 86 | 91% |
| Super Flower LEADEX V Platinum 1000W | 85 | 89% |
| be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W (this part) | 84 | 88% |
Method: relative performance % = (part tier ÷ flagship tier) × 100, using the TweakGearPro tier index built from public benchmark / spec-class data. Source: vendor datasheets / TechPowerUp database, retrieved 2026-08-29. Real-world performance varies by workload, drivers and cooling.
Build compatibility & pairing guidance
Practical build notes derived from this part's dataset fields and TweakGearPro reference constants. Planning guidance, not purchase advice.
| Form factor | ATX — SFX units need an SFX case or bracket; ATX will not fit SFF cases. |
|---|---|
| Connectors | Confirm the 8-pin / 12VHPWR count covers your GPU. |
| Case clearance | Check PSU bay length (usually ≤ 160–180 mm for ATX, ≤ 130 mm for SFX-L). |
| System budget | Plan the rest of the build with the PSU Wattage Calculator and Power Draw Estimator. |
Reference constants (PSU headroom 20%, safe CPU/GPU ceiling 90°C) from the TweakGearPro PC reference dataset, retrieved 2026-08-29. Adapter/case clearance and exact board power vary by model — verify with vendor datasheets.
Optimize your psu
Run your PSU in its 50–70% load sweet spot for best efficiency, keep the intake clear, and size the whole build before buying. Transient GPU spikes reward a quality 80 PLUS Gold+ unit.
Release & generational notes
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W launched in 2023 on the ATX architecture as part of the Dark Power 13 family, sitting at tier 84/100 (High-end).
| Series | Dark Power 13 |
|---|---|
| Architecture | ATX |
| Launch year | 2023 |
Generational context is summarized from official release year and architecture only; TweakGearPro does not invent patch or refresh dates. For the full generational ranking, see the PSU Tier List.
Related hardware to compare
Same-tier peers plus a pairing from another category — open any profile.
Sources & methodology
- Specifications: vendor datasheets (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, Samsung, WD, Crucial, Corsair, Seagate, Noctua, ASUS, LG, Dell and others) and the TechPowerUp database, retrieved 2026-08-29.
- Relative-performance index: TweakGearPro estimate built from public benchmark / spec-class data; flagship-anchored percentages are planning estimates, not measured scores.
- Reference constants (PSU headroom, safe thermal ceiling) from the TweakGearPro PC reference dataset, retrieved 2026-08-29.
- Tuning, PSU and VRAM figures are planning estimates — verify with your own stress tests and the component vendor's documentation.
How this page's estimates are computed
The relative-performance percentage anchors the category flagship (highest tier) at 100 and scales each part by its tier ratio. The estimated system PSU adds a base system overhead to the part's TDP and applies a 20% headroom from the reference dataset, rounded to a common PSU rating. The tuning sheet estimates load temperature from TDP, cooling class and case airflow, then suggests a voltage offset and expected clock delta — always confirm with a stress test. The LLM planner converts model parameters and quantization to an approximate VRAM footprint (weights + KV-cache) and divides by the card's usable VRAM to suggest a card count. None of these outputs are benchmark guarantees. For non-CPU/GPU parts the tier reflects the part's spec class relative to the best current model in that category.