be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W vs Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0)
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 82 and the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) scores 82 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the Dark Power Pro 13 1300W if you care most about efficiency. The biggest gaps in its favor are efficiency.
The V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) similarly doesn't 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 don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
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 |
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