ASUS STRIX B550-I Gaming review
Kioxia Exceria 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD review
Samsung 870 QVO 2TB SSD review
Guru3D Rig of the Month - June 2020
ASUS ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming review
MSI MEG Z490 Godlike review
TeamGroup Cardea Zero Z340 M.2 NVMe review
AMD Ryzen RAM scaling - performance effect in games
Elgato WAVE:3 review
Gigabyte B550i Aorus PRO AX review
ASUS Launches its ROG Thor Series Power Supplies
ASUS ROG launched the ROG Thor 1200W Platinum and ROG Thor 850W Platinum power supply units, welcoming a new product category to the ROG family. The ROG Thor series is designed for enthusiasts who need a high-end PSU with advanced cooling, premium components, and customisable lightning.
In a PSU, component heatsinks are vital when optimizing thermal efficiency. The ROG Thor 1200W Platinum features custom ROG heatsinks that boast 2X more surface area than standard designs, and the ROG Thor 850W is similarly equipped. Having larger heatsinks and other premium components means cooler operation under load, an extended lifespan for key components, and silent operation long after standard designs spin up their fans.
- Unique ROG heatsinks and dust-resistant, IP5X-certified Wing-blade fan offer extended component lifespan and 0dB operation
- Certified 80 PLUS Platinum power delivery, with high-end Japanese capacitors and premium components
- World’s first consumer PSU featuring integrated OLED Power Display for real-time power consumption monitoring
- Addressable RGB LEDs for advanced customization and lighting control with Aura Sync-compatible ASUS ROG motherboards
The innards of the PSU series is based on Seasonic's prime, but optimized on components and heatsinks. When demanding games kick your system into high gear, a good PSU needs a well-designed fan to keep components cool without adding noise. The ROG Thor series PSUs are equipped with a patented 135mm Wing-blade fan design that can also be found on some high-end ASUS graphics cards. The design offers increased static pressure to cool components efficiently at lower RPMs than a traditional fan, and is certified IP5X dust-resistant to ensure a long lifespan. By engaging the rear-mounted 0dB switch, the Wing-blade fan can stop completely when temperatures are low. With 80 PLUS Platinum certification, 100% Japanese capacitors and other premium components, the ROG Thor series is designed to run ROG rigs quietly and efficiently for years.
ASUS has recently brought embedded displays to ROG motherboards, CPU coolers, and now to PSUs. ROG Thor is the first consumer PSU series to feature an integrated OLED Power Display that shows overall system power draw in real-time, so users can easily monitor how much power the system is pulling, without requiring resource-intensive software utilities.
Modern enthusiast PCs are typically designed to show off the high-end components inside, as well as the builder’s customisation efforts. The ROG Thor series has been crafted to complement showpiece systems with an aesthetically pleasing design at every angle. Addressable RGB LEDs that light up the ROG logo on the front can be controlled through a compatible ASUS motherboard and Aura Sync software.
Premium sleeved cables and cable combs are included in the box so system builders can immediately create a stunning build.
SPECIFICATIONS
ROG Thor 1200P
- Intel specification: ATX12V
- Dimensions: 190 x 150 x 86mm
- Efficiency: 80 Plus Platinum
- Protection features: OPP/OVP/SCP/OCP/OTP
- Hazardous materials: ROHS compliance
- AC input range: 100-240V
- RGB lighting: Asus Aura Sync compatible
- DC output voltage: +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V, +5Vsb
- Maximum load: 25A, 25A, 100A, 0.3A, 3A
- Total output: 1200W
- Connectors (including sleeved cables):
- 1 x 24/20-pin ATX (MB)
- 2 x 8/4-pin EPS (CPU)
- 8 x 8/6-pin PCIe
- 12 x SATA
- 5 x 4-pin Molex (peripheral)
- 1 x floppy
- Sleeved cables:
- 1 x 24-pin ATX (MB)
- 4 x 6+2-pin PCIe
- 2 x 4+4-pin EPS (CPU)
ROG Thor 850P
- Intel specification: ATX12V
- Dimensions: 160 x 150 x 86mm
- Efficiency: 80 Plus Platinum
- Protection features: OPP/OVP/SCP/OCP/OTP
- Hazardous materials: ROHS compliance
- AC input range: 100-240V
- RGB lighting: Asus Aura Sync compatible
- DC output voltage: +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V, +5Vsb
- Maximum load: 20A, 20A, 71A, 3.6A, 15A
- Total output: 852W
- Connectors (including sleeved cables):
- 1 x 24/20-pin ATX (MB)
- 2 x 8/4-pin EPS (CPU)
- 4 x 8/6-pin PCIe
- 12 x SATA
- 5 x 4-pin Molex (peripheral)
- Floppy x1
- Sleeved cables:
- 1 x 24-pin ATX (MB)
- 2 x 6+2-pin PCIe
- 2 x 4+4-pin EPS (CPU)
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
The ROG Thor 1200W Platinum and ROG Thor 850W Platinum will be available worldwide in late September. The 1200W model would cost roughly 250 USD/EUR. The 850W pricing has yet to be announced (and released).
Asus Launches 16mm thin GTX 1070 Max-Q enabled gamelaptop - 08/16/2018 04:04 PM
Asus launched a new version of its thin RoG Zephyrus S gamelaptop. The GX531 is equipped with up to a GTX 1070 Max-Q video card and is 15.75mm thick. Asus fits the Zephyrus GX531 with a Core i7-875...
ASUS Launches AMD B450 Series Motherboards - 07/31/2018 08:47 AM
The B450 is streamlined for straightforward builds and smaller form factors, and ASUS has a complete collection available now: the ROG Strix B450-I and B450-F Gaming elevate the platform with signatur...
ASUS Launches New ZenBook Pro 15 (UX580), has a ScreenPad - 06/07/2018 08:13 AM
The ZenBook Pro 15 provides compelling performance thanks to up to an 8th generation Intel Core i9 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti discrete graphics, ultra-fast PCI Express -based storage, high-...
Asus Launches ROG Delta USB-C headset - Claims 127 dB SNR - 06/05/2018 03:22 PM
The ROG Delta Type-C headset is the latest addition to a growing line of audio devices from ASUS. The Delta is bridging PCs and mobile devices with a future-proof connector that works with the latest ...
ASUS Launches AMD X470 Series Motherboards - 04/13/2018 03:07 PM
ASUS is ready for the second wave with a fresh family of motherboards based on the new AMD X470 chipset. The X470 chipset is designed to enhance the performance of the next generation AMD Ryzen 2000 s...
schmidtbag
Senior Member
Posts: 5033
Joined: 2012-11-10
Senior Member
Posts: 5033
Joined: 2012-11-10
#5585605 Posted on: 09/17/2018 06:04 PM
Why not just buy a cheaper Seasonic platinum unit and a discrete watt meter? Watt meters are very cheap and super useful.
I was fully ready to hate on this 1337 gaming ROG RGB PSU, but seeing as how its platinum rated Seasonic guts, and has a built-in kill-o-watt.... I might actually consider one for my next build. Maybe a bit overpriced for the typical bling factor, but still a nice looking product.
Why not just buy a cheaper Seasonic platinum unit and a discrete watt meter? Watt meters are very cheap and super useful.
spectatorx
Senior Member
Posts: 808
Joined: 2012-05-24
Senior Member
Posts: 808
Joined: 2012-05-24
#5585612 Posted on: 09/17/2018 06:23 PM
Depends on price of 850W i could be interested, these psus look good. 250usd for 1200W is actually pretty good price but i do not need that much power to deliver.
Depends on price of 850W i could be interested, these psus look good. 250usd for 1200W is actually pretty good price but i do not need that much power to deliver.
fry178
Senior Member
Posts: 1493
Joined: 2012-04-30
Senior Member
Posts: 1493
Joined: 2012-04-30
#5585623 Posted on: 09/17/2018 06:55 PM
@schmidtbag
and i still rather spend the money on the psu, then on a cheaper one and another product i will never use.
outside the fact that a regular seasonic prime is 200$, so not of a big difference anyway.
@schmidtbag
and i still rather spend the money on the psu, then on a cheaper one and another product i will never use.
outside the fact that a regular seasonic prime is 200$, so not of a big difference anyway.
schmidtbag
Senior Member
Posts: 5033
Joined: 2012-11-10
Senior Member
Posts: 5033
Joined: 2012-11-10
#5585626 Posted on: 09/17/2018 07:03 PM
@schmidtbag
and i still rather spend the money on the psu, then on a cheaper one and another product i will never use.
almost all electronics state the avg power use/cost per year, and i dont really buy stuff thats not certified for efficiency anyway.
Ok..... and how exactly does your preferences and need (or lack thereof) of niche devices relate to this discussion? I'm addressing Dirk's comment, since he was stating how he's interested in this unit due to the features it has. He pointed out the high price, so I told him what a cheaper and more practical alternative would be.
Furthermore, custom-built PCs (which this unit is designed for) do not have accurate power consumption estimates and/or yearly cost. This watt meter is built-in because of people who care and want to know.
@schmidtbag
and i still rather spend the money on the psu, then on a cheaper one and another product i will never use.
almost all electronics state the avg power use/cost per year, and i dont really buy stuff thats not certified for efficiency anyway.
Ok..... and how exactly does your preferences and need (or lack thereof) of niche devices relate to this discussion? I'm addressing Dirk's comment, since he was stating how he's interested in this unit due to the features it has. He pointed out the high price, so I told him what a cheaper and more practical alternative would be.
Furthermore, custom-built PCs (which this unit is designed for) do not have accurate power consumption estimates and/or yearly cost. This watt meter is built-in because of people who care and want to know.
Click here to post a comment for this news story on the message forum.
Senior Member
Posts: 272
Joined: 2012-01-06
I was fully ready to hate on this 1337 gaming ROG RGB PSU, but seeing as how its platinum rated Seasonic guts, and has a built-in kill-o-watt.... I might actually consider one for my next build. Maybe a bit overpriced for the typical bling factor, but still a nice looking product.