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ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition vs Corsair RMx Series RM1000x Fully Modular Power Supply

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all judged against power supplies at a similar price

The Corsair RMx Series RM1000x Fully Modular Power Supply scores 7.7/10 overall, ahead of the ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition at 7.6/10.

The ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition leads on noise.

The Corsair RMx Series RM1000x Fully Modular Power Supply leads on efficiency and cabling and connectors.

They score the same on quality and protections and warranty.

ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition

ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition

7.6/10verdict: buy

The ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition is for builders who want a quiet, modern ATX 3.0 supply for a high-end gaming PC. It suits anyone fitting a graphics card that takes a 16-pin cable and wanting a long warranty behind it. It is less relevant to buyers chasing the highest efficiency tier.

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Corsair RMx Series RM1000x Fully Modular Power Supply

Corsair RMx Series RM1000x Fully Modular Power Supply

7.7/10verdict: buy

The Corsair RM1000x suits builders putting a high-power graphics card into a new ATX system. It also fits drive-heavy workstations and homelab machines that need many SATA connectors. It is a fully modular 1000W unit with a 10-year warranty and a native 12V-2x6 connector.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura EditionCorsair RMx Series RM1000x Fully Modular Power Supply
Quality and protections30%7/107/10
Efficiency20%7/108/10
Cabling and connectors20%7/108/10
Noise15%8/106/10
Warranty15%10/1010/10
Overall7.6/107.7/10

Specifications

SpecASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura EditionCorsair RMx Series RM1000x Fully Modular Power Supply
Rated output (W)1000 W total output1000W continuous
Efficiency rating (80 Plus or Cybenetics)80 PLUS GoldMeasured Cybenetics Platinum: 89-91% at 115V, 91-93% at 230V (Hardware Busters)
Form factor (ATX or SFX) and ATX 3.x / PCIe 5.x supportATX12V (labelled Intel Form Factor), 180 x 150 x 86 mm, ATX 3.0 listedATX, 160x150x86 mm (Corsair); 150x85x160 mm (Hardware Busters)
Modular cabling (fully, semi or non-modular)Fully modular (retailer-stated; not confirmed by ASUS)Fully modular, Type-4 cables
Graphics card connectors (12V-2x6 / 12VHPWR and PCIe 8-pin count)1x PCI-E 16-pin, 4x PCI-E 8-pin, 5x SATA, 4x peripheral; includes 16-pin PCIe Gen 5 cable and 16-pin to 8+8-pin adapter1x PCIe 12V-2x6 (12+4), 4x PCIe 8-pin (6+2), 2x EPS 8-pin, 12x SATA, 6x PATA
Fan size and zero-fan mode135 mm Axial-tech fan with dual ball bearings, PWM-controlled, off at 60% load or below1x 140mm fluid dynamic bearing fan with Zero RPM mode and manual override knob
Warranty (years)10 years10 years

Strengths and weaknesses

ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition

  • + 10-year warranty
  • + Native 16-pin cable with 600W rating
  • + Zero-fan mode up to 60% load
  • − 80 PLUS Gold rather than Platinum or Titanium
  • − Only one native 16-pin connector

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want Platinum or Titanium efficiency for an always-on machine
  • Builders needing more than one native 16-pin connector
  • Anyone planning many SATA drives beyond the five connectors
Read the full ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition review ›

Corsair RMx Series RM1000x Fully Modular Power Supply

  • + 10-year warranty
  • + Native 12V-2x6 plus four PCIe 8-pin and 12 SATA
  • + Platinum-level efficiency measured on 230V
  • − Light-load efficiency is modest, about 74% at 20W
  • − Some owners report scratchy fan noise near full speed
  • − Some owners say the fan runs at full speed at desktop

Skip it if:

  • Buyers building a low-power always-on box who want high efficiency at very light loads
  • Buyers who need an utterly silent system and are bothered by reports of fan noise
  • Buyers with a small chassis that cannot take a roughly 160 mm deep ATX unit
Read the full Corsair RMx Series RM1000x Fully Modular Power Supply review ›

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