be quiet! - Pure Power 12 M 850W vs Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0)
Between the Pure Power 12 M 850W and V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0), the Pure Power 12 M 850W comes out ahead in several specs, while the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) wins on wattage. Overall, the Pure Power 12 M 850W scores 61.1 and the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) scores 82 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 20.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The Pure Power 12 M 850W doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) if you care most about wattage. Its strongest claims are wattage.
Both ship with comparable efficiency, modular, atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why be quiet! - Pure Power 12 M 850W wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) wins
- ▲Wattage — 52.94% more. 1300 W vs 850 W.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | be quiet! - Pure Power 12 M 850W | Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 850 W | 1300 Wlead |
| Efficiency | 80+ Gold | 80+ Gold |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Features
| Spec | be quiet! - Pure Power 12 M 850W | Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) |
|---|---|---|
| Modular | full | full |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | true | true |
| Warranty | 10 yrs | 10 yrs |
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