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ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 vs Corsair RM850e: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 and Corsair RM850e separate most on warranty: ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 at 10 years, Corsair RM850e at 7 years, 30% in favour of ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0. PCIe 8-pin Connectors splits them by another 25%, again favouring ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0. They match on 8 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, form factor and cybenetics efficiency. On price, Corsair RM850e sits at $129.99 against $189.99 for ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Corsair |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 850 W-15% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Gold | Gold |
| Cybenetics Noise | A+ | A |
| PCIe CEM Standard | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.1 |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4 | 3-25% |
| 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, 2x EPS 8-pin (4+4), 1x 12V-2x6 (12+4), 3x PCIe 6+2-pin (1 single cable + 2 via 12V-2x6-to-dual-8-pin cable), 6x SATA, 2x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 6 |
| Molex Connectors | 4 | 2 |
| Length | 180 mm | 140 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Ball | Rifle |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000 hours-17% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Warranty | 10 years | 7 years-30% |
| Model | ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 | RM850e |
| Typical Price | $189.99 | $129.99 |
| 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-9020296-na/rme-series-rm850e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020296-na |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 | Corsair RM850e |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $189.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Amazon | $129.99 View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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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.
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