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ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 vs Seasonic Vertex GX-850: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 and Seasonic Vertex GX-850 separate most on mtbf: ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 at 120000 hours, Seasonic Vertex GX-850 at 100000 hours, 17% in favour of ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0. Warranty splits them by another 17%, this time favouring Seasonic Vertex GX-850. They match on 11 other specifications, including wattage, 80 plus rating and form factor. On price, Seasonic Vertex GX-850 sits at $139.99 against $169.99 for ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Seasonic |
| Wattage | 850 W | 850 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 70.8 A | 70 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 |
| 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, 1x 12V-2x6, 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 4x SATA, 3x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 135mm fluid dynamic bearing, Hybrid Silent fan control |
| OEM / Platform | CWT | Seasonic |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 4 |
| Molex Connectors | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 180 mm | 160 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-17% | 12 years |
| Model | ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 | Vertex GX-850 |
| Typical Price | $169.99 | $139.99 |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-850g-aura-gaming-model/spec/ | https://seasonic.com/vertex-gx/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 | Seasonic Vertex GX-850 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $169.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $139.99 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 Vertex GX-850
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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