Asus ROG Strix 850W Aura Edition 80 Plus Power Supply

The Asus ROG Strix 850W Aura Edition 80 Plus Power Supply is a high-performance PSU designed to meet the needs of gamers, PC enthusiasts, and content creators. It provides 850W of reliable power and comes with an 80 Plus Gold certification, making it an excellent choice for mid to high-end systems that require both efficiency and stable power delivery. As part of the ROG Strix series, it is also designed with aesthetic appeal in mind, featuring Aura Sync RGB lighting for a customizable lighting experience.

This PSU is a solid choice for users with power-hungry components, such as high-end graphics cards (e.g., NVIDIA RTX 30/40 series or AMD Radeon), overclocked CPUs, and multiple storage drives, while still maintaining excellent efficiency and quiet operation.

Features

1. Power Output (850W):

• With 850W of continuous power, this PSU is well-suited for mid-range to high-end gaming rigs or workstations that run single or dual-GPU setups, overclocked processors, and multiple drives.
• It provides enough power for modern gaming systems featuring NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060/3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, with enough headroom for future upgrades or additional hardware.

2. 80 PLUS Gold Efficiency:

• The 80 Plus Gold certification ensures that the PSU operates at up to 90% efficiency under typical loads (50% load). This means that the power supply wastes less energy, converts more power into usable electricity, and generates less heat, keeping your system cooler and quieter.
• With Gold certification, you can also expect a reduction in electricity costs over time, while making your build more energy-efficient.

3. Aura Sync RGB Lighting:

• One of the standout features of the ROG Strix 850W Aura Edition PSU is its Aura Sync RGB lighting. The integrated RGB lighting can be customized to fit your system’s color theme and lighting effects, offering a sleek, visually striking look to your build.
• Aura Sync allows you to synchronize the PSU’s lighting with other Aura-compatible components (e.g., ROG motherboards, graphics cards, peripherals) for a cohesive, synchronized lighting effect across your entire system.

4. Fully Modular Design:

• The fully modular cable design ensures that you only need to connect the cables you actually need, reducing cable clutter and improving airflow inside your case. This results in a cleaner, more organized build that’s both easier to manage and more efficient.
• It also helps with easy upgrades and customization, allowing you to disconnect and replace cables as necessary for different setups or future needs.

5. Premium Components:

• The ROG Strix 850W PSU features high-quality components, including Japanese capacitors, which are known for their durability and stability. These high-end components contribute to the PSU’s reliable power delivery and long-term performance.
• The PSU is designed to run smoothly under high loads and overclocked setups, delivering consistent power without fluctuations or instability, even when powering demanding gaming PCs.

6. Silent Fan & Advanced Cooling:

• The PSU uses a 135mm Axial-tech fan with dual ball bearings, which provides efficient cooling while maintaining a quiet operating noise level.
• During low to medium loads, the fan operates at very low speeds, ensuring that the PSU remains virtually silent during idle or light use. As power demand increases, the fan ramps up its speed to provide additional cooling without causing significant noise disturbance.
• The dual ball bearing fan design also enhances durability and longevity compared to traditional sleeve-bearing fans.

7. Protection Features:

• The ROG Strix 850W comes with a comprehensive set of protection features to safeguard your PC components:
  • Over Voltage Protection (OVP)
  • Under Voltage Protection (UVP)
  • Over Current Protection (OCP)
  • Short Circuit Protection (SCP)
  • Over Temperature Protection (OTP)
• These protections ensure that your system is protected from any electrical issues, such as surges, undervoltage, or overheating, which could potentially damage sensitive components.

8. Compact and ATX Form Factor:

• The PSU follows the ATX form factor, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of mid and full-tower cases. Its compact size makes it easy to install in most modern PC cases, and the design ensures that it fits without taking up too much space.
• The ROG Strix 850W is designed to maximize internal space and improve airflow, even in tighter builds.

Specifications 

• Wattage: 850W
• Efficiency: 80+ Gold certified (up to 90% efficiency at typical loads)
• Form Factor: ATX
• Dimensions: 150mm (W) x 86mm (H) x 160mm (D)
• Fan Size: 135mm Axial-tech fan with dual ball bearings
• Connectors:
  • 1 x 24-pin ATX connector
  • 2 x 4+4 CPU connectors
  • 6 x 6+2 PCIe connectors for GPUs
  • 12 x SATA connectors
  • 6 x 4-pin Molex connectors
• Protection Features: OVP, UVP, OCP, SCP, OTP
• Cooling: 135mm Axial-tech fan with dynamic fan control
• RGB Lighting: Aura Sync compatible (customizable RGB effects)