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ASUS ROG Strix 750W Gold Aura Edition vs Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix 750W Gold Aura Edition and Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS ROG Strix 750W Gold Aura Edition at 3, Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W at 2, 33% in favour of ASUS ROG Strix 750W Gold Aura Edition. Hold-Up Time splits them by another 23%, again favouring ASUS ROG Strix 750W Gold Aura Edition. They match on 6 other specifications, including form factor, single +12v rail and zero-rpm mode. On price, Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W sits at $74.99 against $169.99 for ASUS ROG Strix 750W Gold Aura Edition.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Thermaltake |
| Wattage | 750 W | 650 W-13% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Bronze |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 0 |
| Hold-Up Time | 22 ms | 17 ms-23% |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| 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, 2x EPS 4+4, 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 4x SATA, 4x Molex (all fixed) |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D) | 120mm FDB (fluid dynamic bearing) fan with Smart Zero Fan |
| OEM / Platform | CWT | CWT |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 4 |
| Molex Connectors | 4 | 4 |
| 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 500mm |
| Length | 180 mm | 140 mm |
| Fan Bearing | Ball | Fluid Dynamic |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000 hours-17% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Non-Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OCP, OVP, OPP, OTP, SCP, UVP |
| Model | ROG-STRIX-750G-AURA-GAMING | Smart BX3 650W |
| Typical Price | $169.99 | $74.99 |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/us/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-750g-aura-gaming-model/spec/ | https://thermaltakeusa.com/products/smart-bx3-bronze-650w-ps-spd-0650nnfabu-3 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 750W Gold Aura Edition | Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Center | $169.99 View on Micro Center | |
| 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
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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