be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W vs Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W | Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 80+ Titanium | 80+ Gold |
Between the Dark Power Pro 13 1300W and V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0), the Dark Power Pro 13 1300W comes out ahead in efficiency, while the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) wins on several specs. Overall, the Dark Power Pro 13 1300W scores 91.5 and the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) scores 85.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Dark Power Pro 13 1300W edges ahead on the Mars Score (91.5 vs 85.7), but the 5.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Dark Power Pro 13 1300W if you care most about efficiency. The biggest gaps in its favor are efficiency. The single most decisive one: Efficiency: 80+ Titanium (vs 80+ Gold).
The V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable wattage, modular, atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Dark Power Pro 13 1300W is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W or Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0)?
be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W leads the current Mars Score by 5.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare efficiency against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W if…
be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W has the measurable edge on efficiency.
Choose Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) if…
Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W wins
- ▲Efficiency: 80+ Titanium (vs 80+ Gold).
Why Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W | Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1300 W | 1300 W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Titaniumlead | 80+ Gold |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Features
| Spec | be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W | Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) |
|---|---|---|
| Modular | full | full |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | true | true |
| Warranty | 10 yrs | 10 yrs |