ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum III

ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum III

A 1000 W Platinum ATX 3.1 unit with a 16-pin cable, a 0dB fan button and an A++ Cybenetics noise grade.

  • 1,000 W
  • 80 PLUS Platinum
  • ATX 3.1
  • ATX

PCPR score

7.9

Good

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The short version

The ROG Thor 1000W Platinum III is ASUS's flagship-tier 1000 W power supply, rated 80 Plus Platinum and ATX 3.1. It has a PCIe 5.1 16-pin cable, four PCIe 6+2 cables, an addressable RGB cable and a 0dB fan button, and ASUS lists a Cybenetics A++ noise grade. It suits RGB-focused high-end builds. At 190 mm long it needs case clearance, and ASUS's page did not state the warranty.

Pros

  • A++ Cybenetics noise grade per ASUS
  • 0dB fan button
  • Native PCIe 5.1 16-pin cable
  • Addressable RGB support

Cons

  • 190 mm length
  • Warranty not confirmed from the page read
  • Premium ROG positioning

Best for

  • High-end RGB gaming builds
  • Large ATX cases

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Full specifications

Core

Wattage
1,000 W
Form factor
ATX
Efficiency
80 PLUS Platinum
ATX standard
ATX 3.1

Physical

Length
190 mm
Color
Black

Connectivity

12V-2x6 / 16-pin
1
PCIe 8-pin
4
EPS 8-pin
2
SATA power
7
Molex
6

Cooling

Zero-RPM mode
Yes

Compatibility notes

  • ASUS lists 190 x 150 x 86 mm
  • Needs an addressable RGB header for lighting

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Common questions

What does the 0dB fan button do on the ROG Thor 1000W Platinum III?

With the button on, the fan spins up only at a certain load. With it off, the fan runs continuously at all load levels.

What warranty does the ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum III carry?

The product page text read did not state a warranty length, so check the maker's warranty page. Warranty terms can differ by region.

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