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ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II vs Corsair RM850e: Comparison
ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II and Corsair RM850e separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II at 8, Corsair RM850e at 3, 63% in favour of ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II. Warranty splits them by another 30%, again favouring ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II. They match on 6 other specifications, including form factor, 12v-2x6 connectors and zero-rpm mode. On price, Corsair RM850e sits at $129.99 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 | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Gold |
| Cybenetics Noise | A++ | A |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 3-62% |
| 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 (4+4), 1x 12V-2x6 (12+4), 3x PCIe 6+2-pin (1 single cable + 2 via 12V-2x6-to-dual-8-pin cable), 6x SATA, 2x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 12 | 6 |
| Molex Connectors | 6 | 2 |
| Length | 190 mm | 140 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Ball | Rifle |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000 hours-17% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Warranty | 10 years | 7 years-30% |
| Model | ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II | RM850e |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $129.99 |
| 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-9020296-na/rme-series-rm850e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020296-na |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II | Corsair RM850e |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Amazon | $129.99 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
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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