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ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze vs Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W: Comparison
ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze and Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze at 4, Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W at 2, 50% in favour of ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze. Hold-Up Time splits them by another 19%, this time favouring Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W. They match on 10 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, form factor and single +12v rail. On price, Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W sits at $74.99 against $84.99 for ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Thermaltake |
| Wattage | 750 W | 650 W-13% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Bronze | Bronze |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 0 |
| Hold-Up Time | 13.7 ms-19% | 17 ms |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | No | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4 | 2-50% |
| 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 ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 4x SATA, 4x Molex (all fixed) |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D) | 120mm FDB (fluid dynamic bearing) fan with Smart Zero Fan |
| OEM / Platform | Great Wall | CWT |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 4 | 4 |
| Molex Connectors | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 150 mm | 140 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Ball | Fluid Dynamic |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000 hours-17% |
| Modularity | Non-Modular | Non-Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OCP, OVP, OPP, OTP, SCP, UVP |
| Model | TUF Gaming 750B | Smart BX3 650W |
| Typical Price | $84.99 | $74.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/power-supply-units/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-750b/techspec/ | https://thermaltakeusa.com/products/smart-bx3-bronze-650w-ps-spd-0650nnfabu-3 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze | Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $84.99 View on Amazon | $74.99 View on Amazon |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
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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.
Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the most affordable routes to a native 12V-2x6 connector, at the cost of Gold-tier efficiency and acoustics.
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