Power supply (PSU)
Good7.5/10PremiumAsus PSUs are generally well built, with the ROG Thor aimed at showpiece builds and TUF Gaming covering the middle. They rarely beat Corsair or Seasonic on value, and Asus's support record is the main concern.
Good at
- ROG Thor has an OLED power-draw readout and strong internals
- TUF Gaming Gold is a sensible mid-range option
- ROG Loki is a compact SFX-L choice for small builds
Weak at
- ROG models carry a big premium over similar units
- RMA handling has drawn criticism (2024 reports)
- Aura RGB adds cost for little benefit
- Reliability
- Value
- Features
- Service & warranty
ROG ThorROG StrixROG Loki (SFX-L)TUF GamingPrime
Best for: all-Asus builds that want matching style
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