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ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II vs MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5: Comparison
ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II vs MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5: the wattage difference
On wattage the spread is 25%, ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II 1200 W against MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 1600 W, so MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 takes it. 12v-2x6 connectors runs the same way, 1 on the ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II versus 2 on the MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5, another win for MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5.
Which should you buy, ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II or MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5?
The ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II is the one to take 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 the wrong buy for builds needing more than 1200W of continuous headroom and buyers who need the smallest possible SFX/SFX-L footprint. Take the MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 for Multi-GPU workstation builds and the most extreme overclocking setups. This is specifically the tier where 1600W of headroom is genuinely used rather than wasted. The same goes for buyers who want the highest available efficiency tier for a system running under continuous heavy load. Titanium efficiency's benefit compounds significantly at this scale of power delivery. It is not the one for the overwhelming majority of gaming or even flagship single-GPU builds. The MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II or Corsair RM1000x, both covered elsewhere on this site, already comfortably exceed what a single current flagship GPU and CPU pairing needs.
Which is cheaper, ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II or MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5?
At the last price check the ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II was $350 and the MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 $500, a 43% premium.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II and MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 differ on warranty?
Yes. Warranty reads 10 years on the ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II versus 12 years on the MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5.
Is the Modularity the same on the ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II and MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5?
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
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- MSI
Wattage
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 1200 W-25%
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- 1600 WBest
80 PLUS Rating
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- Platinum
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- Titanium
Model Number
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
ATX Standard
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- ATX 2.x
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- ATX 3.1
Form Factor
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- ATX
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- ATX
Single +12V Rail
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- Yes
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- Yes
Cybenetics Noise
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- A++
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- A+
12V-2x6 Connectors
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 1-50%
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- 2
Hold-Up Time
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 27.4 ms
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- 17 ms-38%
Sleeved Cables
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- No
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- No
PCIe 8-pin Connectors
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 8-11%
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- 9
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
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 2x 12V-2x6 (600W each), 9x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 8x Molex
Fan Size
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 135 mm
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- 135 mm
Fan Model / Bearing
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- 135mm double ball bearing fan
OEM / Platform
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- Seasonic
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- CWT
Japanese Capacitors
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- Yes
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- Yes
EPS 8-pin Connectors
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 2
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- 2
SATA Connectors
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 12
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- 8
Molex Connectors
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 6
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- 8
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
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- ATX 610mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 750mm, SATA 900mm
Length
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 190 mm
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- 190 mm
Colour
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- Black
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- Black
Fan Bearing
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- Ball
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- Ball
MTBF
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 120000 hours
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- 100000 hours-17%
Modularity
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- Fully Modular
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- Fully Modular
Protections
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP, SIP, NLO
Price
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 349.99 USD
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- 499.99 USD
Warranty
- ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- 10 years-17%
- MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
- 12 yearsBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II if you want the higher Hold-Up time (27.4 ms vs 17 ms) and the higher MTBF (120000 hours vs 100000 hours).
Choose MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 if you want the higher wattage (1600 W vs 1200 W), the higher 12V-2x6 connectors (2 vs 1) and the higher PCIe 8-pin connectors (9 vs 8).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II | MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $499.99 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.
MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
9.4 / 10 Expert Rating
An exceptional but niche 1600W Titanium flagship, the right call only for multi-GPU workstations and extreme overclocking builds that genuinely need this much continuous headroom.