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ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze vs Cooler Master V Platinum 3000: Comparison
ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze vs Cooler Master V Platinum 3000: the wattage difference
On wattage the spread is 78%, ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze 650 W against Cooler Master V Platinum 3000 3000 W, so Cooler Master V Platinum 3000 takes it. Pcie 8-pin connectors runs the same way, 2 on the ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze versus 12 on the Cooler Master V Platinum 3000, another win for Cooler Master V Platinum 3000. They differ on oem / platform too, Great Wall on the ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze versus CWT on the Cooler Master V Platinum 3000.
Who each one is for
Buy the ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze for budget gaming builds, though it is the wrong buy for builds wanting modular cabling and high-end multi-GPU systems. Take the Cooler Master V Platinum 3000 for workstation builds running sustained, demanding loads over extended periods. This unit's verified Platinum efficiency and long warranty are specifically engineered for this use case. It also earns its place with buyers who want independently confirmed efficiency claims and maximum warranty confidence. Both are genuine, verified strengths here rather than marketing claims alone. It is not the one for typical gaming builds without sustained heavy workstation-style loads. A Gold-rated unit like the Corsair RM850x, covered elsewhere on this site, delivers appropriate performance for that more common use case at a lower price.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, form factor, single +12v rail, eps 8-pin connectors and molex connectors included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze and Cooler Master V Platinum 3000 differ on modularity?
Yes. Modularity reads Non-Modular on the ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze versus Fully Modular on the Cooler Master V Platinum 3000.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze
- ASUS
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- Cooler Master
Wattage
- ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze
- 650 W-78%
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 3000 WBest
80 PLUS Rating
- ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze
- Bronze
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- Platinum
Model Number
- ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze
- TUF-GAMING-650B
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- V Platinum 3000
Form Factor
- ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze
- ATX
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- ATX
+12V Rail Amperage
- ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze
- 51 A
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 250 A
Single +12V Rail
- ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze
- Yes
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- Yes
PCIe 8-pin Connectors
- ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze
- 2-83%
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 12
Connector Count
- ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze
- 1x 24/20-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4-pin, 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 4x SATA, 4x Peripheral
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 4x 12V-2x6, 12x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 4x Molex
Fan Size
- ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze
- 135 mm
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 140 mm
Fan Model / Bearing
- ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze
- 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D)
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 140mm ZI.C ZFB142512E, fluid dynamic bearing
OEM / Platform
- ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze
- Great Wall
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- CWT
EPS 8-pin Connectors
- ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze
- 2
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 2
SATA Connectors
- ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze
- 4
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 12
Molex Connectors
- ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze
- 4
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 4
Length
- ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze
- 150 x 150 x 86 mm
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- 202 mm
Fan Bearing
- ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze
- Ball
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- Fluid Dynamic
Modularity
- ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze
- Non-Modular
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- Fully Modular
Protections
- ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze
- OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP
- Cooler Master V Platinum 3000
- OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Cooler Master V Platinum 3000 if you want the higher wattage (3000 W vs 650 W) and the higher PCIe 8-pin connectors (12 vs 2).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze | Cooler Master V Platinum 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS Store | $97.00 View on ASUS Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.