Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more
ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 vs Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 and Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W separate most on hold-up time: ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 at 24.3 ms, Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W at 17 ms, 30% in favour of ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0. PCIe 8-pin Connectors splits them by another 25%, this time favouring Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W. They match on 13 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, form factor and single +12v rail. On price, Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W sits at $99.99 against $169.99 for ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Thermaltake |
| Wattage | 850 W | 750 W-12% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 70.8 A | 62.5 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Gold | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | A++ | A- |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 24.3 ms | 17 ms-30% |
| 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 (300W), 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 4x Molex, 1x floppy adapter |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 120mm fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) |
| OEM / Platform | CWT | CWT |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 8 |
| Molex Connectors | 4 | 4 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 600mm, EPS 650mm, 16-pin 600mm, PCIe 600-610mm, SATA 400+120+120mm, Molex 400+150+150+150mm | 24-pin 600mm, EPS 650mm+150mm, PCIe 500mm+150mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, SATA 500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm, Molex 500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm |
| Length | 180 mm | 140 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Ball | Fluid Dynamic |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000 hours-17% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, SCP, OTP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 | Toughpower GF A3 750W |
| 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.thermaltake.com/toughpower-gf-a3-gold-750w-tt-premium-edition.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 | Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $169.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $99.99 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.
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid 750W 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.
More comparisons in Power Supplies
- ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 vs Fractal Design Ion SFX 650W Gold
- ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 vs Corsair RM750x
- ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 vs Cougar GEX X2 850
- ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G vs ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0
- ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 vs be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W
- ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 vs Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W