The be quiet! Straight Power 12 1000W wins in 4 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is 12VHPWR Connector (100% better).
V850 SFX Gold wins in 1 spec (MSRP: 16% better).
Recommendation
Choose Straight Power 12 1000W if you want the best overall performance — especially 12vhpwr connector.
Choose V850 SFX Gold if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | be quiet!Straight Power 12 1000W | Cooler MasterV850 SFX Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Wattage | 1000W+18% | 850W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Platinum+25% | 80+ Gold |
| ATX Version | ATX 3.0+50% | ATX 2.0 |
| Design | ||
| Modular | Full | Full |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 92 mm |
| Depth | 160 mm | 130 mm |
| Connectors |
| SATA Connectors | 9 | N/A |
| PCIe Connectors | 5 | N/A |
| Features | ||
| 12VHPWR Connector | Yes+100% | No |
| Warranty | 10 | 10 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $190 | $160−16% |
| Release Date | Jul 2023 | Jan 2022 |
