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ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum fully modular SFX-L power supply
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ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum

Expert rating8.8 / 10

Power SuppliesView on asus.com
Wattage:
850 W
80 PLUS Rating:
Platinum
Modularity:
Fully Modular
ATX Standard:
ATX 3.1

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Manufacturer: ASUS Last updated: 2026-09-12

ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum (850W/80+ Platinum/ATX 3.0/Popular High-End Gaming Tier) Review

ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum 850W 80 Plus Platinum fully modular power supply, ATX 3.0 certified, SFX-L form factor, native 12V-2x6/12VHPWR connector, 10-year warranty, Seasonic platform.

The ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum is ASUS's SFX-L flagship, aimed squarely at high-end Mini-ITX builds that need 850W of clean Platinum power without moving up to a full ATX chassis. Rated 850W at 80 PLUS Platinum (Cybenetics Platinum efficiency / A noise), it's built on a Seasonic platform with a 92mm dual ball bearing fan running a zero-RPM semi-passive mode at idle. Fully Modular cabling and a 130mm chassis depth make it a realistic fit for a small-form-factor build running a high-end GPU, and it's backed by a 10-year warranty.

Efficiency, Noise, and Build Quality

The ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum carries an 80 PLUS Platinum certification and a Cybenetics Platinum efficiency / A noise rating, translating to consistently high real-world efficiency at typical 50% load and low fan noise thanks to its 92mm dual ball bearing, semi-passive. It uses a Seasonic platform with Japanese-made capacitors throughout for long-term reliability under sustained load.

Connectors and Cabling

Connector layout is 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x 12V-2x6 (450W), 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 2x Molex. With 1 native 12V-2x6 connector(s) rated to deliver up to 600W to a single GPU, there's no need for a 4x8-pin-to-12VHPWR adapter on current-generation flagship cards. Cabling is fully modular, using standard flat or ribbon cables, with a single +12V rail design that simplifies load balancing across connectors.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the MSI MAG Ai1600TS PCIE5 (MSI's 1600W Titanium workstation flagship), the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum matches its wattage class but differs on connector generation and OEM platform, making the choice mostly about brand ecosystem, warranty length (10 years here), and whether native 12V-2x6 connectors matter for your GPU. Compared with the Corsair RM850x (Corsair's ATX 3.1 850W Gold mainstay), the ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum sits in the popular high-end gaming bracket at 850W, so the decision usually comes down to matching wattage headroom to your actual GPU/CPU combo rather than one being categorically better.

Specifications

Identity

BrandASUS
Model NumberROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
Model NumberROG-LOKI-850P-SFX-L-GAMING

Output and rails

+12V Rail Amperage70.8 A
Single +12V RailYes

Standards and compliance

Hold-Up Time20.8 ms

Efficiency and noise

Measured Avg Efficiency90.31 %
Measured Average Noise23.76 dBA

Connector inventory

EPS 8-pin Connectors2
SATA Connectors6
Molex Connectors4

Form factor and fit

Length125 mm
ColourBlack
RGB LightingYes

Cooling

Fan BearingBall

Build quality

MTBF120000 hours

Cables

ModularityFully Modular

Monitoring, protection and price

ProtectionsOPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP
Price219.99 USD
Warranty10 years
Wattage850 W
80 PLUS RatingPlatinum
ATX StandardATX 3.1
Form FactorSFX-L
Cybenetics EfficiencyPlatinum
Cybenetics NoiseA
12V-2x6 Connectors1
Zero-RPM ModeYes
Sleeved CablesNo
PCIe 8-pin Connectors3
Connector Count1x 24/20-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4-pin, 1x PCIe 16-pin, 3x PCIe 8-pin, 6x SATA, 4x Peripheral
Fan Size120 mm
Fan Model / Bearing120mm double ball bearing (CF1225H12D)
OEM / PlatformGreat Wall
Japanese CapacitorsYes
Cable LengthsATX 450mm, EPS 550mm, 16-pin 460mm, PCIe 450mm, SATA 300+190+90mm, Molex 300+100+100+100mm
Source URLhttps://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-loki/rog-loki-850p-sfx-l-gaming-model/spec/

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.8 / 10

A best-in-class 850W Platinum-rated SFX-L unit for a small-form-factor build running a high-end GPU, held back only by its premium price.

Best for

  • Builders targeting a small-form-factor build running a high-end GPU
  • Anyone who wants fully modular cabling with native 12V-2x6 support
  • Systems where a 10-year warranty and Platinum-tier efficiency matter

Not for

  • Builds needing more than 850W of continuous headroom
  • Buyers who need a full-size ATX chassis
  • Cost-sensitive builds better served by a lower-tier 80+ Bronze unit

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum (850W/80+ Platinum/ATX 3.0/Popular High-End Gaming Tier)?

The ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum (850W/80+ Platinum/ATX 3.0/Popular High-End Gaming Tier) is a power supply from ASUS. Key specs: Wattage 850 W, 80 PLUS Rating Platinum, Cybenetics Efficiency Platinum, Cybenetics Noise A, Modularity Fully Modular.

Will the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum (850W/80+ Platinum/ATX 3.0/Popular High-End Gaming Tier) work with my current setup?

The ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum (850W/80+ Platinum/ATX 3.0/Popular High-End Gaming Tier) lists Wattage is 850 W. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum (850W/80+ Platinum/ATX 3.0/Popular High-End Gaming Tier) best suited to?

It suits builders targeting a small-form-factor build running a high-end gpu, anyone who wants fully modular cabling with native 12v-2x6 support, systems where a 10-year warranty and platinum-tier efficiency matter.

What are the drawbacks of the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum (850W/80+ Platinum/ATX 3.0/Popular High-End Gaming Tier)?

It is a poor fit for builds needing more than 850w of continuous headroom, buyers who need a full-size atx chassis, cost-sensitive builds better served by a lower-tier 80+ bronze unit.

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