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ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 vs Cougar GEX X2 850: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 and Cougar GEX X2 850 separate most on warranty: ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 at 10 years, Cougar GEX X2 850 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 11 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, atx standard and form factor. On price, Cougar GEX X2 850 sits at $150.00 against $189.99 for ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Cougar |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 850 W-15% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Gold | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | A+ | A+ |
| PCIe CEM Standard | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| 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 (20+4) ATX, 1x EPS 8-pin (4+4), 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 1x 12V-2x6 (12+4, rated to 450W), 10x SATA, 2x 4-pin Molex (Cougar's own product page lists 3x PCIe 6+2-pin; hwbusters' physical teardown showed 4 connectors across 2 cables -- manufacturer spec used here, discrepancy noted) |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 120mm Hydro Dynamic Bearing fan, model EFH-12E12H |
| OEM / Platform | CWT | XHY |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 10 |
| Molex Connectors | 4 | 2 |
| Length | 180 mm | 140 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Ball | Hydro |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000 hours-17% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OCP, OVP, SCP, OTP, OPP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 7 years-30% |
| Model | ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 | GEX X2 850 |
| Typical Price | $189.99 | $150 |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000g-aura-gaming-model/spec/ | https://cougargaming.com/products/psus/gex-x2-850/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 | Cougar GEX X2 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $189.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $150.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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 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.
Cougar GEX X2 850
7.6 / 10 Expert Rating
A Gold-badged PSU that tests like a Platinum/A+ unit in the one independent lab report we found.
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