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ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G vs ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum: Comparison

ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G vs ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum wattage compared

The gap that matters here is wattage: ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G 750 W against ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum 850 W, which puts ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum 12% ahead. Pcie 8-pin connectors runs the same way, 2 on the ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G versus 3 on the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum, another win for ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum.

Who each one is for

Take the ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G for buyers building a Steel Legend-themed system who want matching PSU aesthetics. A genuine visual differentiator within the category. It is equally the pick for anyone who wants efficiency performance that exceeds the official badge. The independently verified Cybenetics Platinum result here is a real bonus over the Gold certification alone. It is the wrong buy for builds needing more than 750W of headroom. An 850W or higher unit, several covered elsewhere on this site, is the right tier for more demanding GPU pairings. The ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum is the one to take for builders targeting a small-form-factor build running a high-end GPU and anyone who wants fully modular cabling with native 12V-2x6 support, though it is the wrong buy for builds needing more than 850W of continuous headroom and buyers who need a full-size ATX chassis.

Which is cheaper, ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G or ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum?

Cost splits them too. ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G sits at $69.99, ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum at $220, 214% more.

Frequently asked questions

Do the ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G and ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum differ on fan size?

Yes. Fan Size reads 135 mm on the ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G versus 120 mm on the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum.

Is the Modularity the same on the ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G and ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum?

It is. Both are listed at Fully Modular, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    ASRock
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    ASUS
  • Wattage

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    750 W-12%
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    850 WBest
  • 80 PLUS Rating

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    Gold
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    Platinum
  • Model Number

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    Steel Legend SL-750G
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
  • ATX Standard

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    ATX 3.1
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    ATX 3.1
  • Form Factor

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    ATX
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    SFX-L
  • +12V Rail Amperage

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    62.5 A
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    70.8 A
  • Single +12V Rail

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    Yes
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    Yes
  • Cybenetics Efficiency

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    Platinum
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    Platinum
  • Cybenetics Noise

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    A+
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    A
  • 12V-2x6 Connectors

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    1
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    1
  • Hold-Up Time

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    16.3 ms-22%
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    20.8 ms
  • Zero-RPM Mode

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    Yes
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    Yes
  • Sleeved Cables

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    No
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    No
  • Measured Avg Efficiency

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    90.08 %
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    90.31 %Best
  • PCIe 8-pin Connectors

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    2-33%
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    3
  • Measured Average Noise

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    18.76 dBABest
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    23.76 dBA
  • Connector Count

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 1x 12V-2x6, 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 9x SATA, 3x Molex
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    1x 24/20-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4-pin, 1x PCIe 16-pin, 3x PCIe 8-pin, 6x SATA, 4x Peripheral
  • Fan Size

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    135 mm
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    120 mm
  • Fan Model / Bearing

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    135mm striped axial fluid dynamic bearing (RL4ZS1352512HH)
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    120mm double ball bearing (CF1225H12D)
  • OEM / Platform

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    HEC
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    Great Wall
  • Japanese Capacitors

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    Yes
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    Yes
  • EPS 8-pin Connectors

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    2
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    2
  • SATA Connectors

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    9
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    6
  • Molex Connectors

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    3
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    4
  • Length

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    150 mm
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    125 mm
  • Colour

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    Black
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    Black
  • Fan Bearing

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    Fluid Dynamic
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    Ball
  • MTBF

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    100000 hours-17%
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    120000 hours
  • Modularity

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    Fully Modular
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    Fully Modular
  • Protections

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    OCP, SCP, OVP, UVP, OTP, OPP
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP
  • Price

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    69.99 USD
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    219.99 USD
  • Warranty

    ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G
    10 years
    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    10 years

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G if you want the higher 12V-2x6 connectors (1 vs 1) and the higher warranty (10 years vs 10 years).

    Choose ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum if you want the higher wattage (850 W vs 750 W), the higher Hold-Up time (20.8 ms vs 16.3 ms) and the higher PCIe 8-pin connectors (3 vs 2).

    Price comparison

    RetailerASRock Steel Legend SL-750GASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
    Newegg

    $69.99

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    Amazon

    $219.99

    View on Amazon

    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

    Verdict

    ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum

    8.8 / 10 Expert Rating

    A best-in-class 850W Platinum-rated SFX-L unit for a small-form-factor build running a high-end GPU, held back only by its premium price.

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