ASUS TUF Gaming 1000W Gold vs Corsair RM1000e (2025) RMe Series Fully Modular ATX 3.1 Power Supply

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The ASUS TUF Gaming 1000W Gold scores 7.3/10 overall, ahead of the Corsair RM1000e (2025) RMe Series Fully Modular ATX 3.1 Power Supply at 7.2/10.

The ASUS TUF Gaming 1000W Gold leads on cabling and connectors and warranty.

The Corsair RM1000e (2025) RMe Series Fully Modular ATX 3.1 Power Supply leads on efficiency and noise.

They score the same on quality and protections.

The biggest difference is warranty, where the ASUS TUF Gaming 1000W Gold scores 10/10 to the Corsair RM1000e (2025) RMe Series Fully Modular ATX 3.1 Power Supply's 7/10.

ASUS TUF Gaming 1000W Gold

7.3/10verdict: buy

The ASUS TUF Gaming 1000W Gold is a 1000W ATX power supply for PC builds that use a 16-pin graphics power connector. It suits builders who want a native 16-pin cable, fully modular cabling and a 10-year warranty. It is less suited to anyone who needs a guaranteed silent fan under every load.

Typically about £125 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Corsair RM1000e (2025) RMe Series Fully Modular ATX 3.1 Power Supply

7.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The RM1000e suits builders who want a 1000W ATX 3.1 power supply for a modern high-end graphics card. It fits people who care about low noise at everyday loads and want a native 12V-2x6 cable in the box. It is less suited to buyers who want premium internal components or a generous cable bundle.

Typically about £119.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	ASUS TUF Gaming 1000W Gold	Corsair RM1000e (2025) RMe Series Fully Modular ATX 3.1 Power Supply
Quality and protections	30%	7/10	7/10
Efficiency	20%	6/10	8/10
Cabling and connectors	20%	8/10	7/10
Noise	15%	6/10	7/10
Warranty	15%	10/10	7/10
Overall		7.3/10	7.2/10

Specifications

Spec	ASUS TUF Gaming 1000W Gold	Corsair RM1000e (2025) RMe Series Fully Modular ATX 3.1 Power Supply
Rated output (W)	1000W	1000 W rated continuous output; +12V rail 83.3 A; +3.3V and +5V 150 W each; +5VSB 15 W
Efficiency	80 PLUS Gold	80 PLUS Gold and Cybenetics Gold per Corsair; Hardware Busters measured Cybenetics Platinum (89.483% at 115 V, 91.576% at 230 V)
Form factor	ATX12V; ATX 3.1 per ASUS ME/RS pages (ATX 3.0 per ASUS US pages and Gaming PC Guru)	ATX, 140 x 150 x 86 mm; ATX 3.1 certified; PCIe 5.1 compliant
Cabling	not listed	Fully modular
GPU power	PCI-E 16-pin x1; PCI-E 8-pin x4; SATA x5; Peripheral x4	One native 12V-2x6 cable included; 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 8-pin, 7x SATA, 4x PATA; PCIe 8-pin count disputed across sources (2 to 6)
Fan size and zero-fan mode	Single fan, 0dB mode by default; fan spins up only at a certain load	120 mm rifle-bearing fan with zero-RPM mode (fan off at low and moderate loads, per Corsair)
Warranty (years)	10 years	7 years

Strengths and weaknesses

ASUS TUF Gaming 1000W Gold

+ 10-year warranty
+ Fully modular with a native 16-pin cable
+ Full protection set and Japanese capacitors
− Owners report fan ramping at light or gaming loads
− Minor fan bearing noise reported after several months

Skip it if:

Buyers building a low-power, always-on machine that will rarely draw much power
Anyone who needs a fan that stays silent under every gaming load
Builders who want Platinum or Titanium efficiency

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Corsair RM1000e (2025) RMe Series Fully Modular ATX 3.1 Power Supply

+ Native 12V-2x6 cable and fully modular design
+ Tight regulation, low ripple and working protections
+ Quiet at low and moderate loads with zero-RPM mode
− Second-tier capacitors and MOSFETs, per Tom's Hardware
− Owners describe the cable bundle as minimal
− Owners question value against Corsair's own models

Skip it if:

Buyers who want premium-brand capacitors and MOSFETs inside the unit
Builders needing a large cable bundle for many drives or accessories
Anyone who wants ten-year warranty cover

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