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ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition vs Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024)

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 Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024) at 6.8/10.

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

The Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024) leads on efficiency.

They score the same on cabling and connectors and warranty.

The biggest difference is noise, where the ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition scores 8/10 to the Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024)'s 5/10.

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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Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024)

6.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024) is for builders who want a fully modular 850 W unit with a native 12V-2x6 cable for a current graphics card. It suits buyers who value a 10-year warranty and strong efficiency figures on 230V mains. It is a weaker fit for anyone who puts tight voltage regulation or a consistently quiet fan first.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura EditionSeasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024)
Quality and protections30%7/105/10
Efficiency20%7/108/10
Cabling and connectors20%7/107/10
Noise15%8/105/10
Warranty15%10/1010/10
Overall7.6/106.8/10

Specifications

SpecASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura EditionSeasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024)
Rated output (W)1000 W total output850 W
Efficiency rating (80 Plus or Cybenetics)80 PLUS Gold80 PLUS Gold
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
Modular cabling (fully, semi or non-modular)Fully modular (retailer-stated; not confirmed by ASUS)Fully modular
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 12V-2x6 (native); 1x PCIe 12+4 pin (600W) per Hardware Busters; 3x PCIe 6+2 pin; 8x SATA; 3x Molex
Fan size and zero-fan mode135 mm Axial-tech fan with dual ball bearings, PWM-controlled, off at 60% load or below135 mm fluid dynamic bearing fan; semi-passive mode (selectable)
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 ›

Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024)

  • + 10-year warranty, praised by owners
  • + Cybenetics Platinum efficiency despite the Gold label
  • + Fully modular with native 12V-2x6 cable
  • − Loose 12V load regulation per Hardware Busters
  • − Fan curve complaints; spins up early for some owners
  • − Cables reported as bulky or short

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who put tight 12 V voltage regulation first
  • Builders who need a consistently silent fan at low load
  • Anyone with a compact case who needs long, flexible cables
Read the full Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024) review ›

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