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ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II vs Corsair HX850i: Comparison
ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II and Corsair HX850i separate most on wattage: ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II at 1200 W, Corsair HX850i at 850 W, 29% in favour of ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II. PCIe 8-pin Connectors splits them by another 25%, again favouring ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II. They match on 9 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, atx standard and form factor. On price, Corsair HX850i sits at $224.99 against $349.99 for ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Corsair |
| Wattage | 1200 W | 850 W-29% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Platinum |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 6-25% |
| 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 8-pin, 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 2x Molex, 2x FDD |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 140 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 140mm fluid dynamic bearing |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| SATA Connectors | 12 | 12 |
| Length | 190 mm | 180 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Ball | Fluid Dynamic |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000 hours-17% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II | HX850i |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $224.99 |
| 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-9020073-na/hxi-series-hx850i-high-performance-atx-power-supply-850-watt-80-plus-platinum-certified-psu-cp-9020073-na |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II | Corsair HX850i |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Corsair | $224.99 View on Corsair | |
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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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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