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ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II vs be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W: Comparison
ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II and be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II at 8, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 4, 50% in favour of ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II. Wattage splits them by another 17%, again favouring ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II. They match on 9 other specifications, including form factor, 12v-2x6 connectors and fan size.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | be quiet! |
| Wattage | 1200 W | 1000 W-17% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Titanium |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Titanium |
| Cybenetics Noise | A++ | A+ |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 27.4 ms | 23.2 ms-15% |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | No |
| Sleeved Cables | No | Yes |
| Measured Avg Efficiency | 89.23 % | 91.34 % |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 4-50% |
| Measured Average Noise | 14.75 dBA | 17.93 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-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 1x 12V-2x6 (600W), 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 13x SATA, 2x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 135mm Silent Wings (BQ SIW3-13525-HF), fluid dynamic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | FSP |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 12 | 13 |
| Molex Connectors | 6 | 2 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 620mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 680mm and 680+80mm, SATA 460+125+125+125mm, Molex 460+155+155mm | ATX 600mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 600mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, SATA 600+150+150+150mm |
| Length | 190 mm | 175 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 | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II | Dark Power 13 1000W |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $349.99 |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-thor/rog-thor-1200p2-gaming-model/spec/ | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4046 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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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.
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
9.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A best-in-class 1000W Titanium-rated ATX unit for an RTX 4080/4090 or RTX 5080/5090-class high-end gaming build, held back only by its premium price.
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