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ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II vs EVGA SuperNOVA 650 GT: Comparison
ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II and EVGA SuperNOVA 650 GT separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II at 8, EVGA SuperNOVA 650 GT at 3, 63% in favour of ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II. Wattage splits them by another 46%, again favouring ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II. They match on 9 other specifications, including atx standard, form factor and single +12v rail. On price, EVGA SuperNOVA 650 GT sits at $79.99 against $349.99 for ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | EVGA |
| Wattage | 1200 W | 650 W-46% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 100 A | 54 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Gold |
| Cybenetics Noise | A++ | A |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 0 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | No | No |
| 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, 1x EPS 4+4, 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 3x Molex, 1x Molex-to-FDD adapter |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 135mm fluid dynamic bearing |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 1 |
| SATA Connectors | 12 | 6 |
| Molex Connectors | 6 | 3 |
| 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 700mm/700mm/850mm, SATA 550-750mm, Molex 550-750mm, AC 1500mm |
| Length | 190 mm | 150 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 | OVP, UVP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OTP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 7 years-30% |
| Model | ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II | SuperNOVA 650 GT |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $79.99 |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-thor/rog-thor-1200p2-gaming-model/spec/ | https://web.archive.org/web/20260511152550/https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=220-GT-0650-Y1 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II | EVGA SuperNOVA 650 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $79.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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.
EVGA SuperNOVA 650 GT
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid 650W Gold-rated ATX unit for a mainstream single-GPU gaming build, held back only by the usual mid-tier compromises on cabling and OEM sourcing.
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