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ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II vs ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze: Comparison
ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II and ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II at 8, ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze at 2, 75% in favour of ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II. Hold-Up Time splits them by another 55%, again favouring ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II. They match on 7 other specifications, including form factor, single +12v rail and fan size. On price, ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze sits at $97.00 against $349.99 for ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | ASUS |
| Wattage | 1200 W | 650 W-46% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Bronze |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 100 A | 51 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Gold |
| Cybenetics Noise | A++ | Standard++ |
| Hold-Up Time | 27.4 ms | 12.4 ms-55% |
| Measured Avg Efficiency | 89.23 % | 87.13 % |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 2-75% |
| Measured Average Noise | 14.75 dBA | 32.23 dBA |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 1x PCIe 16-pin (component side), 8x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 6x Molex | 1x 24/20-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4-pin, 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 4x SATA, 4x Peripheral |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D) |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | Great Wall |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 12 | 4 |
| Molex Connectors | 6 | 4 |
| Length | 190 mm | 150 mm |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Fan Bearing | Ball | Ball |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 120000 hours |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Non-Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP |
| Model | ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II | TUF-GAMING-650B |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $97 |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-thor/rog-thor-1200p2-gaming-model/spec/ | https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/power-supply-units/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-650b/techspec/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II | ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| ASUS | $97.00 View on ASUS |
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Verdict
ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A best-in-class 1200W Platinum-rated ATX unit for a workstation or multi-GPU build with serious headroom, held back only by its premium price.
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