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ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II vs Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W: Comparison
ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II and Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II at 8, Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W 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, Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W sits at $130.00 against $349.99 for ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Thermaltake |
| Wattage | 1200 W | 850 W-29% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | true |
| Cybenetics Noise | A++ | A- |
| 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 12V-2x6, 4x PCIe 8-pin, 2x EPS 8-pin, 12x SATA, 4x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | Hong Hua HA13525H12SF-Z fluid dynamic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | CWT (CSZ platform) |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | true |
| Length | 190 mm | 160 |
| 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 | Toughpower GF3 850W |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $130 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II | Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $130.00 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.
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