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ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II vs Seasonic Core GM-650: Comparison
ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II and Seasonic Core GM-650 separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II at 8, Seasonic Core GM-650 at 2, 75% 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 form factor and single +12v rail.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Seasonic |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 650 W-35% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Gold |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Gold |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 0 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 2-75% |
| 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 (fixed), 1x EPS 4+4 (fixed), 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 3x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D) | 120mm sleeve bearing with Smart and Silent Fan Control |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | Seasonic in-house |
| SATA Connectors | 12 | 6 |
| Molex Connectors | 6 | 3 |
| Length | 190 mm | 140 mm |
| Fan Bearing | Ball | Sleeve |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000 hours-17% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Semi-Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Model | ROG-THOR-1000P2-GAMING | Core GM-650 |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-thor/rog-thor-1000p2-gaming-model/spec/ | https://seasonic.com/core-gm/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II | Seasonic Core GM-650 |
|---|---|---|
| B&H Photo | View on B&H Photo | |
| Amazon | $79.99 View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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
Seasonic Core GM-650
7.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The cheapest legitimate route to 80 PLUS Gold in Seasonic's lineup, good for mainstream builds that don't need full modularity.
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