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ASUS ROG Strix 750W Gold Aura Edition vs be quiet! Straight Power 12 1500W: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix 750W Gold Aura Edition and be quiet! Straight Power 12 1500W separate most on wattage: ASUS ROG Strix 750W Gold Aura Edition at 750 W, be quiet! Straight Power 12 1500W at 1500 W, 50% in favour of be quiet! Straight Power 12 1500W. 12V-2x6 Connectors splits them by another 50%, again favouring be quiet! Straight Power 12 1500W. They match on 7 other specifications, including atx standard, form factor and single +12v rail. On price, ASUS ROG Strix 750W Gold Aura Edition sits at $169.99 against $299.99 for be quiet! Straight Power 12 1500W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | be quiet! |
| Wattage | 750 W-50% | 1500 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Platinum |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 62.5 A | 125 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1-50% | 2 |
| Hold-Up Time | 22 ms | 20.1 ms-9% |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 3-25% | 4 |
| Connector Count | 1x 24/20-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4-pin, 1x PCIe 16-pin, 3x PCIe 8-pin, 5x SATA, 4x Peripheral | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 2x 12V-2x6, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 9x SATA, 2x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D) | 135mm Silent Wings, fluid dynamic bearing, 6-pole motor |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 9 |
| Molex Connectors | 4 | 2 |
| Length | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Fan Bearing | Ball | Fluid Dynamic |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000 hours-17% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP |
| Model | ROG-STRIX-750G-AURA-GAMING | Straight Power 12 1500W |
| Typical Price | $169.99 | $299.99 |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/us/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-750g-aura-gaming-model/spec/ | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4107 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 750W Gold Aura Edition | be quiet! Straight Power 12 1500W |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Center | $169.99 View on Micro Center | |
| Consumercarts listing | $299.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
be quiet! Straight Power 12 1500W
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A best-in-class 1500W Platinum-rated ATX unit for an extreme multi-GPU or high-core-count workstation, held back only by its premium price.
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