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ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 vs NZXT C650 Gold: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 and NZXT C650 Gold separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 at 3, NZXT C650 Gold at 4, 25% in favour of NZXT C650 Gold. Wattage splits them by another 24%, this time favouring ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0. They match on 10 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, form factor and single +12v rail. On price, NZXT C650 Gold sits at $99.99 against $169.99 for ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | NZXT |
| Wattage | 850 W | 650 W-24% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Gold | Gold |
| Cybenetics Noise | A++ | A |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 0 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | No | Yes |
| 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, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 6x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 120mm fluid dynamic bearing, semi-passive |
| OEM / Platform | CWT | Seasonic |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 8 |
| 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 600mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 600-750mm, SATA 500-900mm |
| Length | 180 mm | 150 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| 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 | 10 years |
| Model | ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 | C650 Gold |
| Typical Price | $169.99 | $99.99 |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-850g-aura-gaming-model/spec/ | https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1561477-REG/nzxt_np_c650m_us_nzxt_c650_650_watt.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 | NZXT C650 Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $169.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $99.99 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.
NZXT C650 Gold
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid 650W Gold-rated ATX unit for a mainstream single-GPU gaming build, held back only by the usual mid-tier compromises on cabling and OEM sourcing.
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