ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II Power Supply: features and who it suits

The ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II is a fully modular power supply for desktop PCs. It delivers up to 1,000 watts, is certified 80 Plus Platinum, and has a small OLED display that shows power draw in real time. ASUS designed it to pair with high-end gaming builds and ROG motherboards and graphics cards.

1,000 watts and fully modular cables

The 1000W figure is the most the unit can supply, and many PCs use far less most of the time. It gives room for a powerful graphics card and processor, and for later upgrades. Fully modular means every cable detaches, so you connect only what the build needs. That generally makes cable routing tidier and helps airflow.

80 Plus Platinum and Lambda A++

80 Plus Platinum is a high efficiency tier, so less power is lost as heat in the PSU. ASUS says it uses 100 per cent Japanese capacitors and other premium components to reach the certification. The listing also cites Lambda A++ certification, a noise-level classification for power supplies, and says it confirms very quiet operation. Noise in your own case will depend on load and airflow.

Cooling and the 0dB mode

A 135mm Axial-tech fan with PWM control cools the unit, and ASUS says it keeps noise and temperatures low. The listing mentions a 0dB mode; in general, this means the fan stops at low loads and spins up when the load or temperature rises. ROG heatsinks cover critical components to reduce temperatures and noise, as ASUS describes.

The OLED power display

The OLED display shows power draw as it happens. It is useful for seeing how much your system uses when idle or gaming, and it is a talking point in a case with a side window. The unit also supports Aura Sync lighting control, so it can match other ROG parts.

Input range and size

The AC input range is 100-240Vac, so the unit works on typical mains supplies in many countries. Check the connector type for your region. The listing gives 7.4 x 5.9 x 3.4 inches and 5.2 lb, so confirm length against your case's PSU clearance.

Who it suits

It suits builders of high-end PCs who want spare capacity, quiet operation at low loads and a visible power readout. A modest office or media PC needs far less capacity.

What to check before you buy

• Total power need: add up your parts' power figures and leave a margin.
• Connectors: confirm the graphics card connectors you need are covered by the supplied cables.
• Case fit: check your case's PSU size, and whether the OLED display will be visible.
• Software: check the manual for how the display and Aura Sync are set up.
• Installation: follow the manual and local electrical codes, and unplug the PC before working inside it.

The short version

• 1000W fully modular ATX power supply, model ROG-THOR-1000P2-GAMING.
• 80 Plus Platinum efficiency and Lambda A++ certification.
• 135mm Axial-tech PWM fan with a 0dB mode and ROG heatsinks.
• OLED display for real-time power draw, plus Aura Sync.
• 100-240Vac input; weighs 5.2 lb.

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