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ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II vs Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W: Comparison
ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II vs Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W wattage compared
The gap that matters here is wattage: ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II 1200 W against Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W 760 W, which puts ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II 37% ahead. Add pcie 8-pin connectors to that, 8 on the ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II versus 4 on the Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W, and the pattern holds. Hold-up time runs the same way, 27.4 ms on the ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II versus 17 ms on the Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W, another win for ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II.
Which should you buy, ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II or Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W?
Buy the ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II for builders targeting a workstation or multi-GPU build with serious headroom and anyone who wants fully modular cabling with native 12V-2x6 support, though it is not the pick for builds needing more than 1200W of continuous headroom and buyers who need the smallest possible SFX/SFX-L footprint. The Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W is the one to take for high-end single-GPU gaming builds (RTX 4080/4090-class cards) and builders who want Platinum-tier efficiency with future GPU upgrade headroom, though it is the wrong buy for budget builds where a 550-650W unit would be sufficient and extreme dual-GPU or workstation rigs needing 1200W+.
Which is cheaper, ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II or Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W?
Cost splits them too. Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W sits at $160, ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II at $350, 119% more.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II and Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W differ on fan size?
Yes. Fan Size reads 135 mm on the ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II versus 140 mm on the Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W.
Is the Modularity the same on the ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II and Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W?
It is. Both are listed at Fully Modular, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- ASUS
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- Fractal Design
Wattage
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 1200 WBest
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- 760 W-37%
80 PLUS Rating
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- Platinum
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- Platinum
Model Number
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
ATX Standard
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- ATX 2.x
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- ATX 2.x
Form Factor
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- ATX
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- ATX
+12V Rail Amperage
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 100 A
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- 63.3 A
Single +12V Rail
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- Yes
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- Yes
Cybenetics Efficiency
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- Platinum
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- Platinum
Cybenetics Noise
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- A++
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- A
12V-2x6 Connectors
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 1
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- 0
Hold-Up Time
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 27.4 ms
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- 17 ms-38%
Zero-RPM Mode
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- Yes
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- Yes
Sleeved Cables
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- No
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- No
PCIe 8-pin Connectors
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 8
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- 4-50%
Connector Count
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 1x PCIe 16-pin (component side), 8x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 6x Molex
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 3x Molex
Fan Size
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 135 mm
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- 140 mm
Fan Model / Bearing
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- Fluid Dynamic
OEM / Platform
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- Seasonic
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- High Power
Japanese Capacitors
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- Yes
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- Yes
Cable Lengths
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- ATX 620mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 680mm and 680+80mm, SATA 460+125+125+125mm, Molex 460+155+155mm
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- 24-pin 600mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 650mm, SATA 750mm
Length
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 190 mm
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- 150 mm
Colour
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- Black
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- Black
MTBF
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 120000 hours
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- 100000 hours-17%
Modularity
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- Fully Modular
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- Fully Modular
Protections
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP
Price
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 349.99 USD
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- 159.99 USD
Warranty
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 10 years
- Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
- 10 years
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II if you want the higher wattage (1200 W vs 760 W), the higher Hold-Up time (27.4 ms vs 17 ms) and the higher PCIe 8-pin connectors (8 vs 4).
Choose Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II | Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $159.99 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.
Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
Fractal's Ion+ 2 line targets its own quiet, minimalist case aesthetic, and the 760W Platinum unit is the sweet-spot capacity for a high-end single-GPU Fractal build like the Torrent or North.