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ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II vs Lian Li Edge 850W Gold: Comparison
ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II and Lian Li Edge 850W Gold separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II at 8, Lian Li Edge 850W Gold at 4, 50% in favour of ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II. Wattage splits them by another 29%, again favouring ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II. They match on 5 other specifications, including form factor, 12v-2x6 connectors and sleeved cables. On price, Lian Li Edge 850W Gold sits at $129.99 against $349.99 for ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Lian Li |
| Wattage | 1200 W | 850 W-29% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | true |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 27.4 ms | 17-38% |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | true |
| Sleeved Cables | No | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 4-50% |
| 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, 1x 12V-2x6 (450W), 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 3x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 135mm FDB |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | Zhurong/Enhance-derived platform |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 620mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 680mm and 680+80mm, SATA 460+125+125+125mm, Molex 460+155+155mm | 24-pin 600mm, EPS 650mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, PCIe 600mm, SATA 700mm |
| Length | 190 mm | 150 |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000-17% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 |
| Model | ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II | Edge 850W Gold |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $129.99 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II | Lian Li Edge 850W Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $129.99 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.
Lian Li Edge 850W Gold
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
Lian Li's first PSU line pairs a native ATX 3.0 12V-2x6 cable with the brand's usual case-matching black finish, aimed at builders assembling an all-Lian-Li rig around a Lancool or O11 case.
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