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ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 vs Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 and Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum separate most on wattage: ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 at 1000 W, Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum at 850 W, 15% in favour of ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0. They match on 4 other specifications, including form factor, pcie 8-pin connectors and colour. On price, Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum sits at $169.99 against $189.99 for ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0.

$169.99
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@ Consumercarts listing ›Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Thermaltake |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 850 W-15% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Platinum |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | true |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 0 |
| Hold-Up Time | 26.2 ms | 17-35% |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | true |
| Sleeved Cables | No | Yes |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4 | 4 |
| 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, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 4x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 140 |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 140mm RGB fan, hydraulic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | CWT | Channel Well Technology |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | true |
| Cable Lengths | 24-pin 600mm, EPS 650mm, 16-pin 610mm, PCIe 610mm, SATA 400+120+120mm, Molex 400+150+150+150mm | 24-pin 600mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 650mm, SATA 750mm |
| Length | 180 mm | 180 |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000-17% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 |
| Model | ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 | Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum |
| Typical Price | $189.99 | $169.99 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Gold ATX3.0 | Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $189.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $169.99 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.
Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
Thermaltake's older but still-current iRGB Plus flagship pairs Platinum efficiency with a software-controlled RGB fan and sleeved cables, aimed at builders who want lighting alongside high efficiency.
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