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Series

ROG Strix Platinum4Press releasefunkykit.com/news/asus-announces-the-rog-strix-platinum-power-supply-seriesRead 14 October 2026The release calls the lineup the ROG Strix Platinum PSU series.

MWE Gold2Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-850-v3-atx-3-1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table: Series MWE Gold Series.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

ROG-STRIX-1000P-GAMING, ROG-STRIX-1000P-GAMING-WHITE3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/ch-de/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming-white/specRead 14 October 2026ROG Strix 1000W Platinum White Edition. The model code ROG-STRIX-1000P-GAMING-WHITE comes from the page address, the 80 PLUS list and retailers.

MPX-8503-AFAG-2BUV, MPX-8503-AFAG-2EBEU1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v3.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table: Model 850: MPX-8503-AFAG-2***. The Amazon US listing gives the full code MPX-8503-AFAG-2BUV.6Retailer pageamazon.com/Cooler-Master-Efficiency-Zero-RPM-Hexagonal/dp/B0D68VH8DRRead 15 October 2026US listing, ASIN B0D68VH8DR: Model Number and Mfr Part Number MPX-8503-AFAG-2BUV.7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00697440.htmlRead 15 October 2026Listing model MPX-8503-AFAG-2EBEU. Arvutitark and heise.de list the same code for the GX II Gold 850W ATX 3.1.

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8841021192556Retailer pageamazon.com/Cooler-Master-Efficiency-Zero-RPM-Hexagonal/dp/B0D68VH8DRRead 15 October 2026UPC 884102119255 belongs to the US model MPX-8503-AFAG-2BUV.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

12 September 20244Press releasefunkykit.com/news/asus-announces-the-rog-strix-platinum-power-supply-seriesRead 14 October 2026Press release dated September 12, 2024, as posted by Funky Kit.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026UK ASUS store page shows a Buy Now button and a price of 209.99 GBP in October 2026.8Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asus-rog-strix-1000w-platinum-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of September 11, 2025 says the unit is on sale in the UK for about 240 GBP and calls it a popular unit on sale for some time.

Available1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v3.htmlRead 15 October 2026October 2026: In Stock at USD 119.99, shipped from California. The price is a current store price and is not stored as a launch price.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/ch-de/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming-white/specRead 14 October 2026The White Edition is a second colour of the same unit. Its Tech Specs match the black unit: same power table, cables, dimensions, weight, MTBF and fan button. The UK page for the white edition shows a monitor spec table by mistake, so the Swiss page was read.

Black7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00697440.htmlRead 15 October 2026Colour Black. Heise.de prints Schwarz.

Form factoriThe physical size standard that decides what fits in the case. An ATX unit is 150 × 86 mm at the back. An SFX unit is 125 × 63.5 mm.

ATX5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: Type ATX12V. The body is 150 x 86 mm at the back, the ATX size.

ATX2Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-850-v3-atx-3-1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table: Form Factor ATX.

ATX versioniThe ATX12V design guide revision the maker claims compliance with. A 16-pin GPU cable alone does not establish ATX 3.x. A Cybenetics report that withholds its ATX badge does not change the maker's claim. It goes in the source note.

ATX 3.11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: ATX Standard ATX 3.1. Intel Form Factor row says ATX12V.

ATX 3.12Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-850-v3-atx-3-1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table: ATX Version ATX 12V Ver. 3.1. The title is MWE Gold 850 V3 ATX 3.1.

PCIe CEM versioniThe PCI Express card power revision the maker claims, as printed next to the ATX version. It sets the GPU power connector rules. It is not a slot speed. A reviewer's statement is not enough.

PCIe 5.12Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gamingRead 14 October 2026Features: PCIe 5.1 Ready with a native 12V-2x6 connector. A PCI-E Gen 5.1 16-pin cable is in the box.

PCIe 5.12Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-850-v3-atx-3-1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Feature text: a 90-degree 12+4pin (12V-2x6) PCIe 5.1 connector. Amazon US titles it PCIe 5.1 Ready.6Retailer pageamazon.com/Cooler-Master-Efficiency-Zero-RPM-Hexagonal/dp/B0D68VH8DRRead 15 October 2026Listing title: PCIe 5.1 Ready, ATX 3.1, 12V-2x6 cable.

Modular cablesiFull means every cable detaches. Semi means some cables are fixed, usually the 24-pin and CPU cables.

Fully modular5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: Cable Design Fully Modular.7Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/asus-rog-strix-1000w-platinum-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical Specifications: Modular Design Yes (Fully).

Fully modular2Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-850-v3-atx-3-1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table: Modular Fully Modular.

Built by (OEM)iThe company that designed and built the unit for the brand, such as CWT or FSP. As named by the maker, a teardown review or a Cybenetics report.

Great Wall5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026DUT Information and Parts Description: OEM/ODM Great Wall.7Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/asus-rog-strix-1000w-platinum-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical Specifications: Manufacturer (OEM) Great Wall.

Lite-On3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026DUT Information: OEM/ODM Lite-on. Tom's Hardware also names LITEON.5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/cooler-master-mwe-gold-850-v3-power-supply-reviewRead 15 October 2026Internal Design: the OEM is LITEON.

Power

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Rated continuous poweriThe continuous DC output the maker rates the unit for, such as 850. Peak or power excursion figures are not stored here.

1,000W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: Total Output 1000W.

850W2Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-850-v3-atx-3-1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table: Watts 850W.

Full power rated up toiThe ambient temperature up to which the maker rates full continuous power, such as 50 °C. A review table that prints 0-50 °C with no maker source is not enough. An operating temperature range that does not say full power is not enough. A maker table with load steps gives the full-load row, such as 40 °C at full load next to 50 °C at 80 percent load. A temperature that a Cybenetics report marks as manufacturer-provided counts as a maker statement.

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12V rail designiHow the maker splits +12V over-current protection. Switchable means the user picks single or multi rail with a switch or in software.

Single rail5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026Power Specifications table lists one +12V column, 83.3A.7Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/asus-rog-strix-1000w-platinum-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical Specifications: Number of 12V rails 1.

Single rail5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/cooler-master-mwe-gold-850-v3-power-supply-reviewRead 15 October 2026Power Specifications table: one +12V column, 70.8 A.

+12V max currentiHighest combined current on +12V from the maker's power table. For a multi-rail unit this is the combined total, not one rail.

83.3A1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs maximum load: +3.3V 25A, +5V 25A, +12V 83.3A, -12V 0.3A, +5Vsb 3A.

70.8A2Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-850-v3-atx-3-1.htmlRead 15 October 2026The page prints no rail table. The label photo in the product gallery (model MPX-8503-AFAG) prints +12V 70.8 A and 849.6 W. The Cybenetics power table has the same values.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026Power Specifications: +12V 70.8 A, 849.6 W.

+12V max poweriHighest combined power on +12V from the maker's power table.

1,000W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs combined load: +12V 1000W.

849.6W2Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-850-v3-atx-3-1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Gallery label photo: +12V 849.6 W. Tom's Hardware rounds it to 850 W.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026Power Specifications: +12V 849.6 W.

+3.3V and +5V combined poweriThe combined limit for the +3.3V and +5V rails from the maker's power table. A table that prints the same figure under both rails, as be quiet! does, shows one shared limit, so the figure is stored once and not added.

130W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs combined load: 130W for the +3.3V and +5V rails.

120W2Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-850-v3-atx-3-1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Gallery label photo: +5V 20 A and +3.3V 20 A with one 120 W cell for both rails.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026Power Specifications: 3.3V and 5V 20 A each, one 120 W cell for both rails.

+5V standby currentiHighest current on the +5VSB standby rail. It powers USB charging and wake functions while the PC is off.

3A1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs maximum load: +5Vsb 3A, 15W.

3A2Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-850-v3-atx-3-1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Gallery label photo: +5VSB 3 A, 15 W.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026Power Specifications: 5VSB 3 A, 15 W.

AC input voltageiThe rated AC input range, such as 100 to 240 V.

Lowest100Highest240V1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: AC Input Range 100-240Vac.

Lowest100Highest240V2Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-850-v3-atx-3-1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table: Input Voltage 100-240V, input current 10-5A, 50-60 Hz.

Alternative low power mode (ALPM)iThe maker or a Cybenetics report states support for the ATX alternative low power mode used by Modern Standby.

Yes5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026Temperature and Compliance Info: ALPM (Alternative Low Power Mode) compatible, checked. ATX v3.1 PSU Power Excursion is also checked.7Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/asus-rog-strix-1000w-platinum-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical Specifications: Alternative Low Power Mode support Yes.

Yes3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026Temperature and Compliance Info: ALPM compatible, checked. The report also shows the ATX 3.1 badge and a passed ATX v3.1 power excursion test.

Certifications

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80 PLUS ratingiThe 80 PLUS level. When the 80 PLUS listing or certificate and the maker claim differ, store the listing level and put the claim and test voltage in the source note. When a model has several 80 PLUS entries, such as a newer test at a higher level, use the newest entry that matches the current maker documents.

80 PLUS Platinum1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: 80Plus Platinum. The 80 PLUS list agrees.6Certification listclearesult.com/80plus/sites/80plus/files/manufacturer-certificate/ASUS_ROG-STRIX-1000P-GAMING_1000W_SOCE%207344_Report.pdfRead 14 October 202680 PLUS list entry ID 13535, model ROG-STRIX-1000P-GAMING, 1000W, 80 PLUS Platinum, tested 3/27/24 at 115V nominal and 60 Hz (typical efficiency at 50% load 92.72%). The White Edition has its own Platinum entry, ID 14428.

80 PLUS Gold4Certification listclearesult.com/80plus/sites/80plus/files/manufacturer-certificate/COOLER%20MASTER_MPX-8503-AFAG_850W_SOCE%206931_Report.pdfRead 15 October 202680 PLUS ID 6931, model MPX-8503-AFAG, type ATX12V: Gold at 115V, test date 2022-12-16, rated input 100-240 V, 10-5 A, 850 W. The model code matches the unit label. The certificate lists no sample serial. The later entry MPX-8505-AFAG (ID 7816, input 12-6 A) is a different model.

Cybenetics efficiency at 115ViThe Cybenetics ETA level from the 115V test. The Cybenetics report wins over the maker's claim.

Cybenetics Platinum3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/ch-de/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming-white/specRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: Cybenetics Efficiency Platinum (230V) and Platinum (115V). The black page shows no Cybenetics efficiency row.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026Report 25PS2759A, certification ID 252759, sample received Dec 2, 2024, tested Mar 5, 2025, issued Mar 7, 2025. ETA Platinum at 115V (badge image). The sample has an Everflow fan.

Cybenetics Platinum3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026Report 24PS2478A, certification ID 252478, issued Jun 18, 2024. The report names the unit GX II 850 GOLD (MWE Gold 850 V3) and notes Also sold as: MWE Gold 850 V3. The sample serial PS58513CD2312020014A1GZ has a Dec 2023 date code and its label reads model MPX-8503-AFAG. ETA Platinum badge at 115V. heise.de also ties this report to MPX-8503-AFAG-2EBEU.

Cybenetics efficiency at 230ViThe Cybenetics ETA level from the 230V test. The 230V thresholds are higher, so the level can differ from the 115V level. The Cybenetics report wins over the maker's claim.

Cybenetics Platinum3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/ch-de/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming-white/specRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: Cybenetics Efficiency Platinum (230V) and Platinum (115V).5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026ETA Platinum at 230V (badge image).

Cybenetics Platinum3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026ETA Platinum badge at 230V.

Cybenetics noise at 115ViThe Cybenetics LAMBDA level from the 115V test. A++ is the quietest. The Cybenetics report wins over the maker's claim.

A+1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: Cybenetics Noise Level Certification A+, no voltage named. The Cybenetics report shows A+ at both voltages.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026LAMBDA A+ at 115V (badge image).

A3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026LAMBDA A badge at 115V.

Cybenetics noise at 230ViThe Cybenetics LAMBDA level from the 230V test. The Cybenetics report wins over the maker's claim.

A+1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: Cybenetics Noise Level Certification A+, no voltage named. The Cybenetics report shows A+ at both voltages.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026LAMBDA A+ at 230V (badge image). The measured average at 230V is 18.04 dBA. HWBusters' August 2024 review sample had a Champion CF1325L12D fan and was rated A++ at 230V, so the fan change moved the 230V level.

A+3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026LAMBDA A+ badge at 230V.

Measured

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Average efficiency at 115V (measured)iAverage efficiency over the whole load range at 115V input, from more than 1450 load combinations in the Cybenetics method. It is not the peak efficiency or the efficiency at 50% load.

90.363%5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V. Ambient 28-32 C. Everflow fan sample. HWBusters, with the earlier Champion fan sample, printed the same Platinum levels.

89.579%3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V. Tested Jun 17, 2024, ambient 28-32 C.

Average efficiency at 230V (measured)iThe same average efficiency at 230V input.

92.158%5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 230V.

91.725%3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 230V.

Light-load efficiency at 115V (measured)iEfficiency at a 10 W load for units up to 500 W, or at a 2% load for larger units, at 115V input. This is the ATX light-load test.

75.875%5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026Efficiency at 2% load at 115V. The unit is above 500 W, so the 2% load applies. At 230V it is 71.174%.

82.48%3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026Efficiency at 2% load at 115V. The unit is above 500 W, so the 2% load applies.

Average power factor at 115V (measured)iAverage power factor over the whole load range at 115V input. 1 is the best possible value.

0.995Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V. At 230V it is 0.963.

0.9923Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V. At 230V it is 0.981.

Average noise at 115V (measured)iAverage noise over the whole load range at 115V input in the Cybenetics method, at about 30 °C ambient. It is not the noise at full load.

18.09dB(A)5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V, ambient 28-32 C, Bruel and Kjaer 2270 G4 sound analyzer. The 230V average is 18.04 dBA.

22.87dB(A)3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V, ambient 28-32 C, Bruel and Kjaer 2270 G4 sound analyzer. The 230V average is 18.91 dBA.

Noise at full load at 115V (measured)iNoise at 100% load at 115V input in the Cybenetics typical load tests. That row often runs at about 45 °C intake. The intake temperature and the fan speed go in the source note. Lower is better.

33.2dB(A)5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026Typical load tests at 115V, 100% load row: 33.2 dB(A) at 1100 rpm fan speed, ambient about 30 C.

49.1dB(A)3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026Typical load tests at 115V, 100% load row: 49.1 dB(A) at 2868 rpm fan speed, intake 45.51 C and exhaust 53.59 C.

Standby power with no load at 115V (measured)iPower the unit draws from the wall with the PC off and nothing drawn from +5VSB, at 115V input.

0.073W5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026Standby power consumption at 115V with no load on +5VSB. At 230V it is 0.1467 W.

0.068W3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026Standby power consumption at 115V with no load on +5VSB: 0.0680 W. At 230V it is 0.1253 W.

Hold-up time (measured)iHow long the outputs stay in regulation after AC power is lost, at maximum continuous load, as printed in the Cybenetics report. The report names no input voltage. The AC loss to PWR_OK time goes in the source note. Higher is better.

22.2ms5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026Hold-Up Time and PWR_OK Signal: hold-up time 22.2 ms, AC loss to PWR_OK 19.1 ms, at maximum continuous load. Report 2759.

20.9ms3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026Hold-Up Time and PWR_OK Signal: hold-up time 20.9 ms, AC loss to PWR_OK 18.2 ms, at maximum continuous load. The maker claims at least 16 ms at 80% load.

12V ripple at full load (measured)iPeak-to-peak ripple on the +12V rail at full load and 115V input. Lower is better.

18.77mV5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026Non-accredited. 12V ripple at full load at 115V. At 230V it is 18.87 mV.

58.45mV3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026Non-accredited. 12V ripple at full load at 115V. At 230V it is 56.06 mV. Tom's Hardware measured 52 mV at 100% load.

12V load regulation (measured)iHow far the +12V voltage moves between light and full load at 115V input. Lower is better.

0.41%5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026Non-accredited. 12V load regulation at 115V. At 230V it is 0.48%.

0.81%3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026Non-accredited. 12V load regulation at 115V. At 230V it is 0.75%.

Cables and connectors

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CablesiOne row per kind of cable that runs from the PSU to a device. Connector is the plug at the device end. Count is the number of those plugs over all cables in the row. Length runs from the PSU end to the first plug. Adapters that plug into other cables are left out. Use 16-pin PCIe when the maker names a 16-pin GPU cable without saying 12V-2x6 or 12VHPWR. A cable from a 12V-2x6 socket on the PSU to 8-pin plugs is a cable, not an adapter, and counts as PCIe 8-pin. When the maker's documents name one GPU cable both 12VHPWR and 12V-2x6, use 16-pin PCIe and name both in the source note. Cables of one connector kind with different lengths or wire gauges get one row each.

AASUS ROG Strix 1000W Platinum

Connector	Connectors	Cables	Length to first plug (mm)	Wire gauge	Rated power (W)
ATX 24-pin (20+4)	1	1	610	18AWG	Not available
CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4)	2	2	1,000	18AWG	Not available
PCIe 8-pin (6+2)	4	4	750	18AWG	Not available
12V-2x6	1	1	750	16AWG	600
SATA power	6	2	400	18AWG	Not available
4-pin Molex	3	1	400	18AWG	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Package Contents: motherboard cable x1 (610mm), CPU cable x2 (1000mm), PCI-E Gen 5.1 16-pin-to-16-pin cable x1 (750mm), PCI-E 8-pin-to-6+2pin cable x4 (750mm), SATA 1-to-3 cable x2 (400+120+120mm), peripheral 1-to-3 cable x1 (400+150+150mm). Cable Connectors row: 24/20-pin x1, CPU 4+4-pin x2, 16-pin x1, 6+2-pin x4, SATA x6, peripheral x3. Lengths are the maker's. Gauge and the 600W rating of the 16-pin cable come from Cybenetics.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026Cables and Connectors table: ATX 610 mm 18AWG, EPS 4+4 1000 mm 18AWG (2 cables), 6+2 PCIe 750 mm 18AWG (4 cables), 12+4 pin PCIe 745 mm (600W) 16-24AWG, SATA 400 mm then 115 mm then 115 mm and 400 mm then 120 mm then 120 mm (2 cables, 6 plugs), 4 pin Molex 400 mm then 150 mm then 150 mm (1 cable, 3 plugs). The 16-24AWG range includes the thin sideband wires, so the 16AWG power wire gauge is stored.

BCooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3

Connector	Connectors	Cables	Length to first plug (mm)	Wire gauge	Rated power (W)
ATX 24-pin (20+4)	1	1	605	18-22AWG	Not available
CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4)	2	2	600	18AWG	Not available
PCIe 8-pin (6+2)	4	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
12V-2x6	1	1	650	16AWG	600
SATA power	6	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
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Source2Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-850-v3-atx-3-1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table: ATX 24 pin 1, EPS 4+4 pin 1, EPS 8 pin 1, SATA 6, peripheral 4 pin 2, PCI-e 6+2 pin 4, 12V-2x6 1. Tom's Hardware and LDLC list the same counts. The maker gives no lengths or cable counts. Lengths and gauge of the ATX, EPS and 12V-2x6 cables come from the Cybenetics report. The report sample has a different bundle for PCIe, SATA and Molex, so those rows carry the maker counts only.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026Cables and Connectors table: ATX 20+4 pin 605 mm 18-22AWG, 4+4 pin EPS and 8 pin EPS 600 mm 18AWG each, 12+4 pin PCIe 650 mm (600W) 16-28AWG, three single 6+2 pin PCIe cables 550 mm, two SATA cables with 8 plugs and one Molex cable with 4 plugs. The 16-28AWG range of the 12V-2x6 cable includes the thin sideband wires, so the stored gauge is the 16AWG power wire. The PCIe, SATA and Molex counts differ from the maker's table, so only the maker counts are stored for those rows. heise.de prints a 450 W rating for the 12V-2x6 cable, the report and the Amazon US listing say 600 W.5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/cooler-master-mwe-gold-850-v3-power-supply-reviewRead 15 October 2026Connector table, all modular: ATX 24 pin 1, EPS 4+4 pin 1, EPS 8 pin 1, PCI-E 8 pin 4, 12V-2x6 1, SATA 6, Molex 2.7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00697440.htmlRead 15 October 2026Connectors: 1 ATX 24 pin, 4 PCI Express 6+2 pin, 1 16-pin 12V-2x6, 6 SATA, 2 Molex. This matches the maker's table.

CPU (EPS) connectorsi8-pin or 4+4-pin CPU power plugs.

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PCIe 8-pin connectorsi8-pin or 6+2-pin GPU power plugs. Counts the plugs in the box. Some cables share one PSU socket, which the source note says.

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16-pin GPU connectorsiNative 16-pin GPU power plugs: 12V-2x6, 12VHPWR and 16-pin cables of unstated revision. Adapters are not counted. Counts the plugs in the box. Some cables share one PSU socket, which the source note says.

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SATA power connectors

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Cable styleiHow the modular cables are made. Mixed means some cables are sleeved and others flat, such as a sleeved 24-pin cable with flat other cables. From the maker page or a review photo page.

Sleeved8Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asus-rog-strix-1000w-platinum-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 2: individually sleeved cables, soft and flexible. The photo shows every wire sleeved.

Mixed5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/cooler-master-mwe-gold-850-v3-power-supply-reviewRead 15 October 2026All-black cables, most flat and ribbon-like without sleeving. The 12+4 pin cable has nylon sleeving and a 90-degree connector.

Fan

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Fan sizeiFrame size of the cooling fan, such as 120, 135 or 140.

135mm5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026Parts Description: Everflow F1214025BL, 135 mm, 12V, 0.2A.

120mm2Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-850-v3-atx-3-1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table: Fan Size 120mm, 2500 RPM.

Fan bearingiUse the maker's bearing name. FDB and S-FDB are fluid dynamic. HDB is hydrodynamic. Noctua SSO and SSO2 are SSO. Corsair Magnetic Dome is magnetic dome. A brand bearing name that fits no option is Other.

Dual ball2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gamingRead 14 October 2026Features: dual ball fan bearings with a lifespan of 80,000 hours.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026Parts Description: Double Ball Bearing Fan.

Hydrodynamic (HDB)2Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-850-v3-atx-3-1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table: Fan Bearing HDB. The Cybenetics report prints a fluid dynamic bearing fan HA1225H12F-Z. Tom's Hardware names a Yate Loon D12BH-12 with a ball bearing. The maker's HDB is stored.

Fan modeiSemi-passive means the fan stops at low load, often sold as zero RPM, hybrid or 0 dB mode. Fanless means the unit has no fan.

Semi-passive1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Features: the PWM-controlled fan shuts off entirely when the PSU load is 40% or below.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: Semi-Passive Operation checked (selectable). The fan reads 0 rpm up to 40% load.

Semi-passive2Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-850-v3-atx-3-1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Feature list: silent fan performance with a zero-RPM mode.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026DUT Information: Semi-Passive Operation checked.

Fan mode switchiA button, switch or software setting lets the user turn the semi-passive mode off so the fan always spins. A unit without a semi-passive mode, whose fan the maker says always spins, has no switch, so it is false.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: 0dB Fan Button. When the button is ON, the fan only spins up at a certain load. When it is OFF, the fan spins continuously at all load levels.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: Semi-Passive Operation (selectable).

No5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/cooler-master-mwe-gold-850-v3-power-supply-reviewRead 15 October 2026External Appearance: the front has only the AC receptacle and the on/off switch. The hybrid fan mode has no way to be disabled.

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ProtectionsiProtections the maker lists, or a retailer spec table copies from the maker, plus protections the Cybenetics protection tests show working (UVP, NLO, SIP). The Cybenetics manufacturer list has no OVP or UVP row, so do not build the list from it alone. A protection that is not listed may still exist. No-load covers no-load operation and no-load protection. Fan failure is a maker's fan failure protection or fan safeguard, also when the Cybenetics manufacturer block lists it.

Over-current (OCP), Over-voltage (OVP), Under-voltage (UVP), Over-power (OPP), Over-temperature (OTP), Short-circuit (SCP), No-load (NLO), Surge and inrush (SIP)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: OPP/OVP/UVP/SCP/OCP/OTP. NLO and SIP come from the Cybenetics protection tests.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2759Read 14 October 2026Protection Features (Manufacturer) lists OPP, OCP (+12V), OTP, SCP, surge protection and inrush current protection. Fan failure protection is not ticked. The protection tests tick NLO and show SIP: surge MOV, inrush NTC and bypass relay.

Over-current (OCP), Over-voltage (OVP), Under-voltage (UVP), Over-power (OPP), Over-temperature (OTP), Short-circuit (SCP), No-load (NLO), Surge and inrush (SIP)2Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-850-v3-atx-3-1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table: OPP / OVP / OTP / OCP / SCP / UVP / Surge & Inrush Protection. NLO is added from the Cybenetics protection tests. The Cybenetics OTP test did not shut the unit down, the maker's OTP claim is stored.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2478Read 15 October 2026Protection tests: NLO passed, SCP passed on all rails, surge by MOV and inrush by NTC and relay. The report has no UVP row. OTP shows Didn't shut down. Fan failure protection is missing.

All-Japanese capacitorsiThe maker states that every electrolytic capacitor is from a Japanese maker. A Japanese bulk capacitor alone is not enough. A spec row such as "Japanese capacitors" that names no exception counts.

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MTBF (claimed)iThe maker's mean time between failures, such as 100000. An MTTF figure for the whole unit counts too. An MTTF for the fan alone does not. The test temperature goes in the source note.

120,000h1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: MTBF >120,000 hrs @ 25C. Published as greater than 120000, so 120000 is the lower bound.

100,000h2Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-850-v3-atx-3-1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table: MTBF greater than 100,000 hours. The test temperature is not stated.

Monitoring and lighting

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Software monitoringiThe unit reports power, temperature or fan data to PC software over a USB or internal connection.

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SoftwareiThe maker's software for monitoring or control.

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Built-in power displayiA screen on the unit that shows live power draw or other readings.

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RGB lighting

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: AURA SYNC No. The feature list has no lighting.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiBody without cables. Width and height are the back face with the AC inlet. Depth is the length into the case, which decides case fit.

Width150Height86Depth160mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 6.3 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: 160 x 150 x 86 mm. Reviews read it as 150 wide, 85 or 86 high and 160 deep.

Width150Height86Depth160mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 6.3 in)2Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-850-v3-atx-3-1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table: Dimensions (L x W x H) 160 x 150 x 86 mm, so depth 160, width 150, height 86.

WeightiWeight of the unit alone. Use the Hardware Busters figure on hwbusters.com when the maker states none, not a copy on another site. Maker weights that include cables or the box, such as Corsair's, and retailer packed weights are not stored. A net weight counts unless the maker says it includes the cables.

1.81kg(4 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: 1.81 kg (single PSU). HWBusters prints 1.85 kg. The maker figure is stored.8Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asus-rog-strix-1000w-platinum-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 3: weighs 1.81 kg, the same as ASUS's figure. The review sample had an Everflow F1214025BL fan.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact model, verbatim. The AC power cord differs per region.

Power Cord x 1, ROG Strix DIY sticker x 1, User Manual x 11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Package Contents: power cord x1, ROG Strix DIY sticker x1, user manual x1, plus the cables stored in the cables field.

AC power cable, Mounting screws5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/cooler-master-mwe-gold-850-v3-power-supply-reviewRead 15 October 2026In the Box: mounting screws and an AC power cable. No cable straps, ties or accessories.

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Product page

rog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026

www.coolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v3.html1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v3.htmlRead 15 October 2026US store page for the MWE Gold 850 V3. It lists 750 W and 850 W options. Its specification table matches the global page.

Spec sheet

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Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

10years1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-1000p-gaming/specRead 14 October 2026Features: 10-year warranty included. UK page, the ASUS announcement also says 10-year.

10years2Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-gold-850-v3-atx-3-1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Feature list: 10-year warranty. The page names no market.

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