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ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze vs NZXT C850 Gold: Comparison
ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze vs NZXT C850 Gold: the wattage difference
On wattage the spread is 12%, ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze 750 W against NZXT C850 Gold 850 W, so NZXT C850 Gold takes it. Add mtbf to that, 120000 hours on the ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze versus 100000 hours on the NZXT C850 Gold, and the pattern holds.
Who each one is for
The ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze is the one to take for TUF Gaming-themed builds and mainstream gaming rigs wanting a quiet idle, though it is not the pick for anyone chasing Gold or better efficiency and ATX 3.0/native 12V-2x6 requirements. The NZXT C850 Gold suits anyone who wants fully modular cabling with native 12V-2x6 support and systems where a 10-year warranty and Gold-tier efficiency matter, though it is the wrong buy for builds needing more than 850W of continuous headroom and buyers who need the smallest possible SFX/SFX-L footprint. The same goes for builders targeting a popular RTX 4070 Ti / RTX 5070-class gaming build. Our rating of the ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze (7.5/10): A Bronze-tier unit elevated by a genuine 0dB fan mode and a 10-year warranty well above the category norm. Our rating of the NZXT C850 Gold (8.3/10): 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.
Which is cheaper, ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze or NZXT C850 Gold?
The NZXT C850 Gold asks 65% more, $140 against $84.99 for the ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze and NZXT C850 Gold differ on modularity?
Yes. Modularity reads Non-Modular on the ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze versus Fully Modular on the NZXT C850 Gold.
Is the Fan Size the same on the ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze and NZXT C850 Gold?
It is. Both are listed at 135 mm, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Which is cheaper, ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze or NZXT C850 Gold?
The NZXT C850 Gold asks 65% more, $140 against $84.99 for the ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- ASUS
- NZXT C850 Gold
- NZXT
Wattage
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- 750 W-12%
- NZXT C850 Gold
- 850 WBest
80 PLUS Rating
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- Bronze
- NZXT C850 Gold
- Gold
Model Number
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- TUF Gaming 750B
- NZXT C850 Gold
- C850 Gold
ATX Standard
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- ATX 2.x
- NZXT C850 Gold
- ATX 3.1
Form Factor
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- ATX
- NZXT C850 Gold
- ATX
Single +12V Rail
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- Yes
- NZXT C850 Gold
- Yes
Cybenetics Efficiency
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- Silver
- NZXT C850 Gold
- Gold
Cybenetics Noise
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- Standard+
- NZXT C850 Gold
- A-
12V-2x6 Connectors
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- 0
- NZXT C850 Gold
- 1
Zero-RPM Mode
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- No
- NZXT C850 Gold
- Yes
Sleeved Cables
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- No
- NZXT C850 Gold
- Yes
Connector Count
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- 1x 24/20-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4-pin, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 4x SATA, 4x Peripheral (all fixed)
- NZXT C850 Gold
- 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x 12V-2x6 (600W), 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 4x Molex
Fan Size
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- 135 mm
- NZXT C850 Gold
- 135 mm
Fan Model / Bearing
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D)
- NZXT C850 Gold
- 135mm fluid dynamic bearing, semi-passive
OEM / Platform
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- Great Wall
- NZXT C850 Gold
- Seasonic
SATA Connectors
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- 4
- NZXT C850 Gold
- 12
Molex Connectors
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- 4
- NZXT C850 Gold
- 4
Length
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- 150 mm
- NZXT C850 Gold
- 160 mm
Colour
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- Black
- NZXT C850 Gold
- White
MTBF
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- 120000 hours
- NZXT C850 Gold
- 100000 hours-17%
Modularity
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- Non-Modular
- NZXT C850 Gold
- Fully Modular
Protections
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP
- NZXT C850 Gold
- OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP
Price
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze
- 84.99 USD
- NZXT C850 Gold
- 139.99 USD
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze if you want the higher MTBF (120000 hours vs 100000 hours).
Choose NZXT C850 Gold if you want the higher wattage (850 W vs 750 W).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze | NZXT C850 Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Newegg | $84.99 View on Newegg | |
| Consumercarts listing | $139.99 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 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.
NZXT C850 Gold
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.