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ASUS 1000W Gold vs ASUS 850W Gold AP-850G

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  • 20differ
  • 20identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS 1000W Gold has 150 W more total power than the ASUS 850W Gold AP-850G (1000 W vs 850 W). The ASUS 1000W Gold has 20 W more combined power (+3.3V) than the ASUS 850W Gold AP-850G (130 W vs 110 W). The ASUS 1000W Gold has 154 W more combined power (+12V) than the ASUS 850W Gold AP-850G (1000 W vs 846 W). Product colour: Black on the ASUS 1000W Gold, Black, White on the ASUS 850W Gold AP-850G. Cables included: AC, CPU, PCIe, Peripheral (Molex), SATA on the ASUS 1000W Gold, CPU, PCIe, SATA, Peripheral (Molex) on the ASUS 850W Gold AP-850G.

  • Total power
    • 1000W Gold:1000 W
    • 850W Gold AP-850G:850 W
  • Combined power (+3.3V)
    • 1000W Gold:130 W
    • 850W Gold AP-850G:110 W
  • Combined power (+12V)
    • 1000W Gold:1000 W
    • 850W Gold AP-850G:846 W
  • Combined power (+5V)
    • 1000W Gold:130 W
    • 850W Gold AP-850G:110 W
  • Combined power (-12V)
    • 1000W Gold:9.6 W
    • 850W Gold AP-850G:3.6 W
  • Combined power (+5Vsb)
    • 1000W Gold:15 W
    • 850W Gold AP-850G:12.5 W
  • Max output current (+3.3V)
    • 1000W Gold:25 A
    • 850W Gold AP-850G:20 A
  • Max output current (+12V)
    • 1000W Gold:83.3 A
    • 850W Gold AP-850G:70.5 A

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Comparison of 1000W Gold, 850W Gold AP-850G
50 specifications
Power12 differ
Total powerDiffers1000 W850 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Combined power (+3.3V)Differs130 W110 W
Combined power (+12V)Differs1000 W846 W
Combined power (+5V)Differs130 W110 W
Combined power (-12V)Differs9.6 W3.6 W
Combined power (+5Vsb)Differs15 W12.5 W
Max output current (+3.3V)Differs25 A20 A
Max output current (+12V)Differs83.3 A70.5 A
Max output current (+5V)Differs25 A20 A
Max output current (-12V)Differs0.8 A0.3 A
Max output current (+5Vsb)Differs3 A2.5 A
EfficiencyKnown for one92%Unknown — not stated by the source
Power protection featuresDiffersOver power, Over voltage, Overcharge, Overheating, Short circuit, Under power, Under voltageOver current, Over power, Over voltage, Overheating, Short circuit, Under voltage
Power Factor Correction (PFC) typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Motherboard power connector20+4 pin ATX20+4 pin ATX
Motherboard power cable length61 cm61 cm
Number of SATA power connectors55
SATA power cable lengthDiffers120,400 mm400,120 mm
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Differs43
Peripheral (Molex) power cable lengthDiffers150,400 mm400,150 mm
PCI Express power connectors (16-pin)11
PCI Express power connectors (8-pin)Differs43
PCI Express power cable length67.5 cm67.5 cm
CPU power connector (4+4 pin)YesYes
CPU power cable length65 cm65 cm
ATX power connector (20+4 pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express connectorYesYes
Cabling typeFully-ModularFully-Modular
Performance1 differ
PurposePCPC
Power supply unit (PSU) form factorATXATX
80 PLUS certification80 PLUS Gold80 PLUS Gold
ATX versionDiffers3.13.0
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120000 h
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
Cooling typeActiveActive
Fan diameterKnown for one13.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fans1 fan(s)1 fan(s)
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTop
IlluminationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, CPU, PCIe, Peripheral (Molex), SATACPU, PCIe, SATA, Peripheral (Molex)
Cable tie(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width150 mm150 mm
Depth150 mm150 mm
Height86 mm86 mm
WeightDiffers2.48 kg1.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeBoxBox
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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