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ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze vs Cooler Master GX3 850W: Comparison
ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze and Cooler Master GX3 850W separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze at 2, Cooler Master GX3 850W at 3, 33% in favour of Cooler Master GX3 850W. Wattage splits them by another 24%, again favouring Cooler Master GX3 850W. They match on 5 other specifications, including form factor, single +12v rail and fan size. On price, ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze sits at $97.00 against $109.99 for Cooler Master GX3 850W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Cooler Master |
| Wattage | 650 W-24% | 850 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Bronze | Gold |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 51 A | 70.8 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Gold | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | Standard++ | A- |
| Measured Avg Efficiency | 87.13 % | 89.61 % |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 2-33% | 3 |
| Measured Average Noise | 32.23 dBA | 26.28 dBA |
| Connector Count | 1x 24/20-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4-pin, 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 4x SATA, 4x Peripheral | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 1x 12V-2x6, 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 4x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D) | 135mm (Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z) |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 4 | 8 |
| Molex Connectors | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 150 mm | 160 mm |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000 hours-17% |
| Modularity | Non-Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OPP, OVP, OTP, OCP, SCP, UVP, Surge & Inrush |
| Model | TUF-GAMING-650B | GX III Gold 850 |
| Typical Price | $97 | $109.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/power-supply-units/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-650b/techspec/ | https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/gx-iii-gold-850-atx-3-1.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze | Cooler Master GX3 850W |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS | $97.00 View on ASUS | |
| Consumercarts listing | $109.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
Cooler Master GX3 850W
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid 850W Gold-rated ATX unit for a popular RTX 4070 Ti / RTX 5070-class gaming build, held back only by the usual mid-tier compromises on cabling and OEM sourcing.
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