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ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 vs Rosewill Photon-1000: Comparison
What is the difference between ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 and Rosewill Photon-1000?
Pcie 8-pin connectors is where these two genuinely part company, ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 4 against Rosewill Photon-1000 6, a 33% lead for Rosewill Photon-1000. Mtbf runs the same way, 120000 hours on the ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 versus 100000 hours on the Rosewill Photon-1000, another win for ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0.
Which should you buy, ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 or Rosewill Photon-1000?
The ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 is the one to take for high-end single-GPU gaming builds (RTX 4080/4090-class cards) and builders who want Gold-tier efficiency with future GPU upgrade headroom, though it is not built for budget builds where a 550-650W unit would be sufficient and extreme dual-GPU or workstation rigs needing 1200W+. Buy the Rosewill Photon-1000 for budget-conscious 1000W Platinum shoppers and high-end single-GPU or light dual-GPU builds, though it is the wrong buy for buyers wanting the longest reliability track record and digital rail monitoring requirements. Our rating of the ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 (8.2/10): 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.
ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 vs Rosewill Photon-1000 price
The ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 asks 12% more, $190 against $170 for the Rosewill Photon-1000.
What ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 and Rosewill Photon-1000 have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, wattage, modularity, fan size, warranty and form factor included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 4 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 and Rosewill Photon-1000 differ on 80 plus rating?
Yes. 80 PLUS Rating reads Gold on the ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 versus Platinum on the Rosewill Photon-1000.
Is the Single +12V Rail the same on the ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 and Rosewill Photon-1000?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Which is cheaper, ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 or Rosewill Photon-1000?
The ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 asks 12% more, $190 against $170 for the Rosewill Photon-1000.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- ASUS
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- Rosewill
Wattage
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- 1000 W
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- 1000 W
80 PLUS Rating
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- Gold
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- Platinum
Model Number
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- Photon-1000
ATX Standard
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- ATX 3.0
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- ATX 2.x
Form Factor
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- ATX
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- ATX
Single +12V Rail
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- Yes
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- Yes
12V-2x6 Connectors
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- 1
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- 0
Zero-RPM Mode
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- Yes
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- No
Sleeved Cables
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- No
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- No
PCIe 8-pin Connectors
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- 4-33%
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- 6
Connector Count
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 1x PCIe 16-pin, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 5x SATA, 4x Molex
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 4x Molex
Fan Size
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- 135 mm
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- 135 mm
Fan Model / Bearing
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- 135mm fluid dynamic bearing
OEM / Platform
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- CWT
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- Sirfa
Cable Lengths
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- 24-pin 600mm, EPS 650mm, 16-pin 610mm, PCIe 610mm, SATA 400+120+120mm, Molex 400+150+150+150mm
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- 24-pin 600mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 600mm, SATA 600-750mm
Length
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- 180 mm
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- 180 mm
Colour
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- Black
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- Black
MTBF
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- 120000 hours
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- 100000 hours-17%
Modularity
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- Fully Modular
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- Fully Modular
Protections
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP
Price
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- 189.99 USD
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- 169.99 USD
Warranty
- ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0
- 10 years
- Rosewill Photon-1000
- 10 years
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 if you want the higher wattage (1000 W vs 1000 W), the higher MTBF (120000 hours vs 100000 hours) and the higher warranty (10 years vs 10 years).
Choose Rosewill Photon-1000 if you want the higher PCIe 8-pin connectors (6 vs 4).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 | Rosewill Photon-1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $189.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $169.99 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.
Rosewill Photon-1000
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuine value play at the 1000W Platinum tier, worth considering if brand pedigree matters less to you than the spec sheet and price.