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ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze vs Cougar GEX X2 850: Comparison
ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze and Cougar GEX X2 850 separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze at 4, Cougar GEX X2 850 at 3, 25% in favour of ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze. MTBF splits them by another 17%, again favouring ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze. They match on form factor, single +12v rail and colour. On price, ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze sits at $84.99 against $150.00 for Cougar GEX X2 850.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Cougar |
| Wattage | 750 W-12% | 850 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Bronze | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Silver | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | Standard+ | A+ |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 1 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | Yes |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4 | 3-25% |
| Connector Count | 1x 24/20-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4-pin, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 4x SATA, 4x Peripheral (all fixed) | 1x 24-pin (20+4) ATX, 1x EPS 8-pin (4+4), 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 1x 12V-2x6 (12+4, rated to 450W), 10x SATA, 2x 4-pin Molex (Cougar's own product page lists 3x PCIe 6+2-pin; hwbusters' physical teardown showed 4 connectors across 2 cables -- manufacturer spec used here, discrepancy noted) |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D) | 120mm Hydro Dynamic Bearing fan, model EFH-12E12H |
| OEM / Platform | Great Wall | XHY |
| SATA Connectors | 4 | 10 |
| Molex Connectors | 4 | 2 |
| Length | 150 mm | 140 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Ball | Hydro |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000 hours-17% |
| Modularity | Non-Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OCP, OVP, SCP, OTP, OPP, UVP |
| Model | TUF Gaming 750B | GEX X2 850 |
| Typical Price | $84.99 | $150 |
| Source URL | https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/power-supply-units/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-750b/techspec/ | https://cougargaming.com/products/psus/gex-x2-850/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze | Cougar GEX X2 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $84.99 View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Consumercarts listing | $150.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A Bronze-tier unit elevated by a genuine 0dB fan mode and a 10-year warranty well above the category norm.
Cougar GEX X2 850
7.6 / 10 Expert Rating
A Gold-badged PSU that tests like a Platinum/A+ unit in the one independent lab report we found.
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