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ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 vs Seasonic Focus GX-650: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 and Seasonic Focus GX-650 separate most on wattage: ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 at 850 W, Seasonic Focus GX-650 at 650 W, 24% in favour of ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0. MTBF splits them by another 17%, again 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, Seasonic Focus GX-650 sits at $99.99 against $169.99 for ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Seasonic |
| 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 | No |
| 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, 1x EPS 4+4, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 3x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 120mm fluid dynamic bearing (HA1225H12F-Z), Hybrid Silent fan control |
| OEM / Platform | CWT | Seasonic |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 8 |
| Molex Connectors | 4 | 3 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 600mm, EPS 650mm, 16-pin 600mm, PCIe 600-610mm, SATA 400+120+120mm, Molex 400+150+150+150mm | ATX 610mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 650-750mm, SATA 730-900mm |
| Length | 180 mm | 140 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 | Focus GX-650 |
| 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.cybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/132/de/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 | Seasonic Focus GX-650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Seasonic Focus GX-650
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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