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ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 vs Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 and Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 at 4, Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W at 2, 50% in favour of ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0. Wattage splits them by another 35%, again favouring ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0. They match on 6 other specifications, including atx standard, form factor and 12v-2x6 connectors. On price, Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W sits at $74.99 against $189.99 for ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Thermaltake |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 650 W-35% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Bronze |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | true |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | false |
| Sleeved Cables | No | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4 | 2-50% |
| 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), 1x EPS 4+4 (fixed), 1x 12V-2x6 (450W), 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 4x SATA, 2x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 120mm hydraulic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | CWT | CWT |
| Cable Lengths | 24-pin 600mm, EPS 650mm, 16-pin 610mm, PCIe 610mm, SATA 400+120+120mm, Molex 400+150+150+150mm | 24-pin 500mm, EPS 500mm, PCIe 450mm, SATA 500mm |
| Length | 180 mm | 140 |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 80000-33% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Semi-Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5-50% |
| Model | ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 | Smart BX3 650W |
| Typical Price | $189.99 | $74.99 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 | Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $189.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Amazon | $74.99 View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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.
Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the most affordable routes to a native 12V-2x6 connector, at the cost of Gold-tier efficiency and acoustics.
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