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ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II vs Fractal Design Ion SFX 650W Gold: Comparison
ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II and Fractal Design Ion SFX 650W Gold separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II at 8, Fractal Design Ion SFX 650W Gold at 4, 50% in favour of ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II. Wattage splits them by another 35%, again favouring ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II. They match on 4 other specifications, including single +12v rail, zero-rpm mode and oem / platform.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Fractal Design |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 650 W-35% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Gold |
| Form Factor | ATX | SFX-L |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 83 A | 54 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Gold |
| Cybenetics Noise | A++ | A- |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 0 |
| Hold-Up Time | 26.1 ms | 17 ms-35% |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 4-50% |
| Connector Count | 1x 24/20-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4-pin, 1x PCIe 16-pin, 8x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 6x Peripheral | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 2x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D) | Fluid Dynamic |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | Seasonic |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 1 |
| SATA Connectors | 12 | 6 |
| Molex Connectors | 6 | 2 |
| Length | 190 mm | 125 mm |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000 hours-17% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OVP, UVP, OPP, SCP, OCP, OTP |
| Model | ROG-THOR-1000P2-GAMING | Ion SFX 650W Gold |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-thor/rog-thor-1000p2-gaming-model/spec/ | https://pcper.com/2019/10/fractal-ion-sfx-650g-power-supply-review/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II | Fractal Design Ion SFX 650W Gold |
|---|---|---|
| B&H Photo | View on B&H Photo | |
| Consumercarts listing | $119.99 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
Fractal Design Ion SFX 650W Gold
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The Ion SFX line is Fractal's answer to mini-ITX builders, and the 650W Gold unit is enough for a mid-range GPU in a Fractal Terra or similarly compact case without stepping up to SFX-L.
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