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ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II vs Cooler Master V Platinum 3000: Comparison
ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II vs Cooler Master V Platinum 3000: the wattage difference
On wattage the spread is 67%, ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II 1000 W against Cooler Master V Platinum 3000 3000 W, so Cooler Master V Platinum 3000 takes it. 12v-2x6 connectors runs the same way, 1 on the ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II versus 4 on the Cooler Master V Platinum 3000, another win for Cooler Master V Platinum 3000. Add pcie 8-pin connectors to that, 8 on the ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II versus 12 on the Cooler Master V Platinum 3000, and the pattern holds.
Who each one is for
Buy the ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II for high-end single-GPU gaming builds and builds wanting a visible power draw readout, though it is the wrong buy for small form factor cases. Take the Cooler Master V Platinum 3000 for workstation builds running sustained, demanding loads over extended periods. This unit's verified Platinum efficiency and long warranty are specifically engineered for this use case. It also earns its place with buyers who want independently confirmed efficiency claims and maximum warranty confidence. Both are genuine, verified strengths here rather than marketing claims alone. Avoid it for typical gaming builds without sustained heavy workstation-style loads. A Gold-rated unit like the Corsair RM850x, covered elsewhere on this site, delivers appropriate performance for that more common use case at a lower price.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II and Cooler Master V Platinum 3000 differ on fan size?
Yes. Fan Size reads 135 mm on the ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II versus 140 mm on the Cooler Master V Platinum 3000.
Is the Modularity the same on the ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II and Cooler Master V Platinum 3000?
It is. Both are listed at Fully Modular, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- ASUS
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- Cooler Master
Wattage
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- 1000 W-67%
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 3000 WBest
80 PLUS Rating
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- Platinum
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- Platinum
Model Number
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- ROG-THOR-1000P2-GAMING
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- V Platinum 3000
Form Factor
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- ATX
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- ATX
+12V Rail Amperage
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- 83 A
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 250 A
Single +12V Rail
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- Yes
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- Yes
12V-2x6 Connectors
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- 1-75%
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 4
Zero-RPM Mode
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- Yes
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- No
PCIe 8-pin Connectors
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- 8-33%
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 12
Connector Count
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- 1x 24/20-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4-pin, 1x PCIe 16-pin, 8x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 6x Peripheral
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 4x 12V-2x6, 12x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 4x Molex
Fan Size
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- 135 mm
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 140 mm
Fan Model / Bearing
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D)
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 140mm ZI.C ZFB142512E, fluid dynamic bearing
OEM / Platform
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- Seasonic
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- CWT
EPS 8-pin Connectors
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- 2
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 2
SATA Connectors
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- 12
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 12
Molex Connectors
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- 6
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 4
Length
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- 190 x 150 x 86 mm
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 202 mm
Fan Bearing
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- Ball
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- Fluid Dynamic
Modularity
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- Fully Modular
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- Fully Modular
Protections
- ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
- OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Cooler Master V Platinum 3000 if you want the higher wattage (3000 W vs 1000 W), the higher 12V-2x6 connectors (4 vs 1) and the higher PCIe 8-pin connectors (12 vs 8).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II | Cooler Master V Platinum 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| B&H Photo | View on B&H Photo |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.