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ASUS ROG Strix 750W Gold Aura Edition vs Seasonic Core GM-650: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix 750W Gold Aura Edition and Seasonic Core GM-650 separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS ROG Strix 750W Gold Aura Edition at 3, Seasonic Core GM-650 at 2, 33% in favour of ASUS ROG Strix 750W Gold Aura Edition. Wattage splits them by another 13%, again favouring ASUS ROG Strix 750W Gold Aura Edition. They match on 80 plus rating, form factor and cybenetics efficiency. On price, Seasonic Core GM-650 sits at $79.99 against $169.99 for ASUS ROG Strix 750W Gold Aura Edition.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Seasonic |
| Wattage | 750 W | 650 W-13% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | true |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Gold | Gold |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 0 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | false |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 3 | 2-33% |
| 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 (fixed), 1x EPS 4+4 (fixed), 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 4x SATA, 2x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D) | 120mm fluid dynamic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | CWT | Seasonic in-house |
| Cable Lengths | MB 600mm, CPU 650mm, PCIe 600-610mm, 16-pin 600mm, SATA 400+120+120mm, Molex 400+150+150+150mm | 24-pin 500mm, EPS 500mm, PCIe 450mm, SATA 500-650mm |
| Length | 180 mm | 140 |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000-17% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Semi-Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP |
| Model | ROG-STRIX-750G-AURA-GAMING | Core GM-650 |
| Typical Price | $169.99 | $79.99 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 750W Gold Aura Edition | Seasonic Core GM-650 |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Center | $169.99 View on Micro Center | |
| Amazon | $79.99 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
Seasonic Core GM-650
7.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The cheapest legitimate route to 80 PLUS Gold in Seasonic's lineup, good for mainstream builds that don't need full modularity.
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