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ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 vs ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 and ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 at 3, ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II at 8, 63% in favour of ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II. Wattage splits them by another 29%, again favouring ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II. They match on 18 other specifications, including form factor, single +12v rail and cybenetics noise. On price, ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 sits at $169.99 against $349.99 for ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | ASUS |
| Wattage | 850 W-29% | 1200 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Platinum |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 70.8 A | 100 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Gold | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | A++ | A++ |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 24.3 ms-11% | 27.4 ms |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | No | No |
| Measured Avg Efficiency | 88.84 % | 89.23 % |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 3-62% | 8 |
| Measured Average Noise | 14.69 dBA | 14.75 dBA |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 1x PCIe 16-pin, 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 5x SATA, 4x Molex | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 1x PCIe 16-pin (component side), 8x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 6x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech |
| OEM / Platform | CWT | Seasonic |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 12 |
| Molex Connectors | 4 | 6 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 600mm, EPS 650mm, 16-pin 600mm, PCIe 600-610mm, SATA 400+120+120mm, Molex 400+150+150+150mm | ATX 620mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 680mm and 680+80mm, SATA 460+125+125+125mm, Molex 460+155+155mm |
| Length | 180 mm | 190 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Fan Bearing | Ball | Ball |
| Zero-RPM Switchable | Yes | Yes |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 120000 hours |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 | ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II |
| Typical Price | $169.99 | $349.99 |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-850g-aura-gaming-model/spec/ | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-thor/rog-thor-1200p2-gaming-model/spec/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 | ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $169.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid 850W Gold-rated ATX unit for a popular RTX 4070 Ti / RTX 5070-class gaming build, held back only by the usual mid-tier compromises on cabling and OEM sourcing.
ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A best-in-class 1200W Platinum-rated ATX unit for a workstation or multi-GPU build with serious headroom, held back only by its premium price.
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