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ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 vs NZXT C850 Gold: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 and NZXT C850 Gold separate most on mtbf: ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 at 120000 hours, NZXT C850 Gold at 100000 hours, 17% in favour of ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0. Wattage splits them by another 15%, again favouring ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0. They match on 11 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, form factor and single +12v rail. On price, NZXT C850 Gold sits at $139.99 against $189.99 for ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | NZXT |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 850 W-15% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Gold | Gold |
| Cybenetics Noise | A+ | A- |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | No | Yes |
| 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, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x 12V-2x6 (600W), 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 4x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 135mm fluid dynamic bearing, semi-passive |
| OEM / Platform | CWT | Seasonic |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 12 |
| Molex Connectors | 4 | 4 |
| Cable Lengths | 24-pin 600mm, EPS 650mm, 16-pin 610mm, PCIe 610mm, SATA 400+120+120mm, Molex 400+150+150+150mm | ATX 600mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 600-750mm, SATA 500-900mm |
| Length | 180 mm | 160 mm |
| Colour | Black | White |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000 hours-17% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 | C850 Gold |
| Typical Price | $189.99 | $139.99 |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000g-aura-gaming-model/spec/ | https://nzxt.com/products/c850-gold-atx |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 | NZXT C850 Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $189.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $139.99 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.
NZXT C850 Gold
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid 850W Gold-rated ATX unit for a popular RTX 4070 Ti / RTX 5070-class gaming build, held back only by the usual mid-tier compromises on cabling and OEM sourcing.
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