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ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II vs Corsair HX1500i: Comparison
ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II and Corsair HX1500i separate most on hold-up time: ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II at 27.4 ms, Corsair HX1500i at 21.8 ms, 20% in favour of ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II. Wattage splits them by another 20%, this time favouring Corsair HX1500i. They match on 11 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, form factor and cybenetics efficiency. On price, ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II sits at $349.99 against $379.99 for Corsair HX1500i.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Corsair |
| Wattage | 1200 W-20% | 1500 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Platinum |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 100 A | 125 A |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | A++ | A- |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 27.4 ms | 21.8 ms-20% |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | No | No |
| Measured Avg Efficiency | 89.23 % | 89.69 % |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 7-12% |
| Measured Average Noise | 14.75 dBA | 27.55 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, 2x EPS 4+4, 1x 12V-2x6, 7x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 8x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 140 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 140mm NR140P, fluid dynamic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | CWT |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 12 | 8 |
| Molex Connectors | 6 | 8 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 620mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 680mm and 680+80mm, SATA 460+125+125+125mm, Molex 460+155+155mm | ATX 600mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 650mm and 670+100mm, 12V-2x6 650mm, SATA 460+115+115+115mm, Molex 450+100+100+100mm |
| Length | 190 mm | 200 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 | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II | HX1500i |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $379.99 |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-thor/rog-thor-1200p2-gaming-model/spec/ | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020261-na/hx1500i-fully-modular-ultra-low-noise-platinum-atx-1500-watt-pc-power-supply-cp-9020261-na |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II | Corsair HX1500i |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $379.99 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.
Corsair HX1500i
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A best-in-class 1500W Platinum-rated ATX unit for an extreme multi-GPU or high-core-count workstation, held back only by its premium price.
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