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ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 vs Corsair CX650M: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 and Corsair CX650M separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 at 4, Corsair CX650M at 2, 50% in favour of ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0. Warranty splits them by another 50%, again favouring ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0. They match on 8 other specifications, including form factor, single +12v rail and sleeved cables. On price, Corsair CX650M sits at $69.99 against $189.99 for ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Corsair |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 650 W-35% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Bronze |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 83.3 A | 54 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Gold | Silver |
| Cybenetics Noise | A+ | Standard++ |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 0 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | No |
| Sleeved Cables | No | No |
| Measured Avg Efficiency | 88.53 % | 85.65 % |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4 | 2-50% |
| Measured Average Noise | 16.95 dBA | 33.39 dBA |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 1x PCIe 16-pin, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 5x SATA, 4x Molex | 1x 24-pin ATX (fixed), 2x EPS 4+4 (1 fixed, 1 modular), 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 4x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 120mm rifle bearing (HA1225H12F-Z) |
| OEM / Platform | CWT | CWT |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 6 |
| Molex Connectors | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 180 mm | 140 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Ball | Rifle |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000 hours-17% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Semi-Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5 years-50% |
| Model | ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 | CX650M |
| Typical Price | $189.99 | $69.99 |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000g-aura-gaming-model/spec/ | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020221-na/cx-m-series-cx650m-650-watt-80-plus-bronze-semi-modular-atx-psu-cp-9020221-na |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 | Corsair CX650M |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $189.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $69.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
ASUS extends the Strix Gold ATX3.0 line to 1000W here, keeping the Aura Sync-lit fan shroud and Axial-tech blades from the 850W model while adding headroom for a higher-end GPU.
Corsair CX650M
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid 650W Bronze-rated ATX unit for a mainstream single-GPU gaming build, held back only by the usual mid-tier compromises on cabling and OEM sourcing.
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