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ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II vs Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum: Comparison
ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II and Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum separate most on hold-up time: ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II at 27.4 ms, Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum at 16 ms, 42% 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 10 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, atx standard and form factor. On price, Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum sits at $169.99 against $349.99 for ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II.
$169.99
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@ Consumercarts listing ›Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Thermaltake |
| Wattage | 1200 W | 850 W-29% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Platinum |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 0 |
| Hold-Up Time | 27.4 ms | 16 ms-42% |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | No | No, flat cables |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 6-25% |
| 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, 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 4x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 140 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 140mm RGB fan, hydraulic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | Channel Well Technology |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| 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, PCIe 650mm, SATA 750mm |
| Length | 190 mm | 160 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Ball | Hydro |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 120000 hours |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II | Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $169.99 |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-thor/rog-thor-1200p2-gaming-model/spec/ | https://thermaltakeusa.com/products/toughpower-irgb-plus-850w-platinum-tt-premium-edition-ps-tpi-0850f2fdpu-1 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II | Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $169.99 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.
Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
Thermaltake's older but still-current iRGB Plus flagship pairs Platinum efficiency with a software-controlled RGB fan and sleeved cables, aimed at builders who want lighting alongside high efficiency.
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