ASUS ROG Thor 1200w Platinum Power Supply Review

Mike Sanders / 6 years ago

Final Thoughts

Pricing

The ASUS ROG Thor currently retails for a price in the region of £300. This, in terms of power supplies, does on the surface make it appear rather expensive. There are, however, many factors that you simply must consider. Remember, this is not only a 1200w power supply, but it is also Platinum rated, the 2nd highest efficiency level possible! In addition, with the 10-year manufacturer’s guarantee, this represents more of a long-term investment than a singular purchase. In brief, while £300 might sound a lot, in terms of what you are getting, it’s actually very impressive.

Overview

We’ve often seen many companies attempt to marry a stylish design with a truly good product. In this regard though, the ASUS ROG Thor meets the challenge at every level. Whether it’s the packaging, the power supply aesthetics or the performance it gives, it’s truly hard to find anything to fault with this power supply. Even the RGB lighting, which many do not like, only adds to the style in presenting what is truly a very impressive PSU on many, many, levels.

Efficiency and Beyond

In terms of testing, the ASUS ROG Thor does clearly operate much more happily when put under heavier loads than in idle. Despite that though, the results we saw clearly indicate that this is a very well designed power supply that uses some excellent components to produce some very impressive scores. The overpower protection and ripple scoring is a particular highlight of this! It’s not perfect in every regard, but for a 1200 watt power supply, even one designed by ASUS ROG, it still managed to really impress me!

Should I Buy One?

This power supply has been designed with one specific type of consumer in mind. Specifically, those who are looking for high-end and high-performance components for their system. In that regard, the ASUS ROG branding has again proven to be one of the best currently on the market. Their Thor power supply comes with a hefty price tag for sure, but it also comes with some very-hefty specifications. Specifications that we found were highly impressive when put under our detailed scrutiny of testing. The ASUS ROG Thor should be regarded as one of the best long-term investments you could make for your PC if you truly value the quality of your system. This PSU not only looks fantastic but is perhaps one of the best high-performance power supplies currently on the market!