Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) vs Corsair - HX1500i (2023)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) | Corsair - HX1500i (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1300 W | 1500 W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Gold | 80+ Platinum |
Between the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) and HX1500i (2023), the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) comes out ahead in several specs, while the HX1500i (2023) wins on wattage / efficiency. Overall, the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) scores 85.7 and the HX1500i (2023) scores 91 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The HX1500i (2023) edges ahead on the Mars Score (85.7 vs 91), but the 5.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the HX1500i (2023) if you care most about wattage / efficiency. Its strongest claims are wattage, efficiency. The single most decisive one: Wattage — 15.38% more. 1500 W vs 1300 W.
Both ship with comparable modular, atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr, warranty, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the HX1500i (2023) 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: Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) or Corsair - HX1500i (2023)?
Corsair - HX1500i (2023) leads the current Mars Score by 5.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare wattage, efficiency against the way you will actually use the product.
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.
Choose Corsair - HX1500i (2023) if…
Corsair - HX1500i (2023) has the measurable edge on wattage w, efficiency.
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 Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Corsair - HX1500i (2023) wins
- ▲Wattage — 15.38% more. 1500 W vs 1300 W.
- ▲Efficiency: 80+ Platinum (vs 80+ Gold).
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) | Corsair - HX1500i (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1300 W | 1500 Wlead |
| Efficiency | 80+ Gold | 80+ Platinumlead |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Features
| Spec | Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) | Corsair - HX1500i (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Modular | full | full |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | true | true |
| Warranty | 10 yrs | 10 yrs |