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ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition vs Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against power supplies at a similar price

The ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition scores 7.6/10 overall, ahead of the Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum at 7.4/10.

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

The Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum leads on efficiency.

They score the same on quality and protections and cabling and connectors.

The biggest difference is warranty, where the ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition scores 10/10 to the Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum's 7/10.

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 SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum

Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum

7.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The Corsair SF750 is a 750 W SFX power supply for small-form-factor builds that need a modern GPU cable. It suits buyers who want Platinum efficiency, quiet running and ATX 3.1 support in a compact case. It fits a single-GPU system better than a build that needs many PCIe 8-pin connectors.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura EditionCorsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum
Quality and protections30%7/107/10
Efficiency20%7/109/10
Cabling and connectors20%7/107/10
Noise15%8/107/10
Warranty15%10/107/10
Overall7.6/107.4/10

Specifications

SpecASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura EditionCorsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum
Rated output (W)1000 W total output750 W continuous; +12V rated 62.5 A / 750 W
Efficiency rating (80 Plus or Cybenetics)80 PLUS Gold80 PLUS Platinum; Cybenetics Efficiency Platinum; Cybenetics Noise A-
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 listedSFX, 100x125x63.5 mm
Modular cabling (fully, semi or non-modular)Fully modular (retailer-stated; not confirmed by ASUS)Fully modular, Type-5 Micro-Fit connectors
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 12VHPWR (12+4-pin) 400 mm; 2x PCIe 8-pin (6+2) 400 mm; 8 SATA, 3 PATA, 2 EPS
Fan size and zero-fan mode135 mm Axial-tech fan with dual ball bearings, PWM-controlled, off at 60% load or below92 mm PWM, fluid dynamic bearing, Zero RPM mode
Warranty (years)10 years7 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 SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum

  • + 80 PLUS Platinum with 95% reported at 400 W
  • + Native 12VHPWR cable and ATX 3.1 compliance
  • + Low ripple and quiet running praised by reviewers
  • − Fan becomes audible under heavy load, owners say
  • − Only two PCIe 8-pin cables supplied
  • − Hold-up time called weak in one review

Skip it if:

  • Buyers building a multi-GPU or high-draw system needing many PCIe 8-pin connectors.
  • Anyone who wants silence even when the system runs near full load for long periods.
  • Buyers who need the strongest hold-up time for unstable mains conditions.
Read the full Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum review ›

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