be quiet! - Pure Power 12 M 850W vs EVGA - SuperNOVA 1000 G7
Between the Pure Power 12 M 850W and SuperNOVA 1000 G7, the Pure Power 12 M 850W comes out ahead in atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr, while the SuperNOVA 1000 G7 wins on wattage. Overall, the Pure Power 12 M 850W scores 61.1 and the SuperNOVA 1000 G7 scores 68.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The SuperNOVA 1000 G7 edges ahead on the Mars Score (61.1 vs 68.3), but the 7.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Pure Power 12 M 850W if you care most about atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr. The biggest gaps in its favor are atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr.
Pick the SuperNOVA 1000 G7 if you care most about wattage. Its strongest claims are wattage.
Both ship with comparable efficiency, modular, warranty, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the SuperNOVA 1000 G7 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
- ▲Has ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR.
Why EVGA - SuperNOVA 1000 G7 wins
- ▲Wattage — 17.65% more. 1000 W vs 850 W.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | be quiet! - Pure Power 12 M 850W | EVGA - SuperNOVA 1000 G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 850 W | 1000 Wlead |
| Efficiency | 80+ Gold | 80+ Gold |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Features
| Spec | be quiet! - Pure Power 12 M 850W | EVGA - SuperNOVA 1000 G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Modular | full | full |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | truelead | false |
| Warranty | 10 yrs | 10 yrs |
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