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ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 vs Cougar GEX X2 850: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 and Cougar GEX X2 850 differ on single +12v rail: ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 at Yes, Cougar GEX X2 850 at true. They match on 6 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, atx standard and form factor. On price, ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 sits at $169.99 against $1,502,023.00 for Cougar GEX X2 850.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Cougar |
| Wattage | 850 W | 850 |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | true |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Gold | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | A++ | A+ |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | true |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 3 | 3 to 4 (Cougar's own product page lists 3x PCIe 6+2-pin; hwbusters' physical cable count showed 4 connectors across 2 cables — sources disagree on the exact count, flagged rather than guessed) |
| 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 (20+4) ATX, 1x EPS 8-pin (4+4), 3-4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 1x 12V-2x6 (12+4, rated to 450W), 10x SATA, 2x 4-pin Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 120mm Hydro Dynamic Bearing fan, model EFH-12E12H |
| OEM / Platform | CWT | XHY |
| Length | 180 mm | 140 |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OCP, OVP, SCP, OTP, OPP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 7-30% |
| Model | ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 | GEX X2 850 |
| Typical Price | $169.99 | $150 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 | Cougar GEX X2 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $169.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $1,502,023.00 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.
Cougar GEX X2 850
7.6 / 10 Expert Rating
A Gold-badged PSU that tests like a Platinum/A+ unit in the one independent lab report we found.
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