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ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 vs Corsair RM1000e: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 and Corsair RM1000e separate most on warranty: ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 at 10 years, Corsair RM1000e at 7 years, 30% in favour of ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0. PCIe 8-pin Connectors splits them by another 25%, this time favouring Corsair RM1000e. They match on 9 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, form factor and single +12v rail. On price, ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 sits at $169.99 against $179.99 for Corsair RM1000e.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Corsair |
| Wattage | 850 W-15% | 1000 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 70.8 A | 83.3 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Gold | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | A++ | A- |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | No | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 3-25% | 4 |
| 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 12V-2x6 (ThermalProtect), 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 2x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 120mm Hong Hua HA1225H12SF-Z, rifle bearing |
| OEM / Platform | CWT | HEC |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 6 |
| Molex Connectors | 4 | 2 |
| Length | 180 mm | 140 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Ball | Rifle |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000 hours-17% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 7 years-30% |
| Model | ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 | RM1000e |
| Typical Price | $169.99 | $179.99 |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-850g-aura-gaming-model/spec/ | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020337-na/rm1000e-atx-3-1-low-noise-atx-power-supply-with-thermalprotect-12v-2x6-cable-cp-9020337-na |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 | Corsair RM1000e |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $169.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $179.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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
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.
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