ASUS Republic of Gamers Unveils Thor III Power Supply Series

[TheLostSwede]

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the Thor III series of power supplies, which includes the ROG Thor 1600 W Titanium III, ROG Thor 1200 W Platinum III and ROG Thor 1000 W Platinum III. Featuring gallium nitride (GaN) MOSFETs, GPU-FIRST voltage sensing, high-performance copper pins, upgraded PCIe connectors, a detachable magnetic OLED display, etched modular cables, ATX 3.1 compatibility and much more, an ROG Thor power supply is an excellent backbone to your next gaming rig. ASUS is so sure of that fact that it includes a 10-year warranty with these PSUs, so users know they are set for incredible, long-lasting performance.

ROG Thor III Series: next-gen premium PSU components
The GaN MOSFETs inside the ROG Thor III series can deliver up to 30% more power efficiency than standard MOSFETs. Since these MOSFETs offer the same performance in a smaller size, Thor III PSUs benefit from an optimized internal layout that keeps units cool, no matter the load.




These PSUs also offer the new ASUS GPU-FIRST voltage-sensing technology, allowing units to detect voltage based on the GPU instead of the CPU. Power delivery is adapted more quickly as a GPU's demands change, helping to ensure stable, optimal performance. The intelligent voltage stabilizer enhances voltage delivery by up to 45% versus a PSU without this feature.

Additionally, these PSUs pack a Turbo Mode that harnesses the full power of the Thor III Series' premium components and uses a specific fan curve to stay at peak load for longer.

If users want to monitor the PSU's real-time power draw, the Thor III Series makes it easy. Each PSU features a detachable magnetic OLED display that can be swapped to either side of the unit to accommodate PSU installation preference, keeping the display visible whether the unit is mounted with the fan facing up or down.

Optimized construction for optimal performance
ROG Thor III PSUs feature everything users have come to expect from top-tier ROG power supplies, including 80 Plus Platinum certification on the 1200-watt and 1000-watt models and 80 Plus Titanium certification on the 1600-watt model. Thanks to their low-ESR capacitors, users can expect the absolute peak of efficient power delivery.

ROG heatsinks and fully aluminium enclosures ensure superior cooling that keeps the unit's thermals in check. And for added longevity, these PSUs feature dual ball bearings on the fan, which can last up to 80,000 hours - twice as long as sleeve bearing designs.

Thor III PSUs also feature ROG etched modular cables, so DIY PC builders can assemble their rigs with only the cables they need to keep things tidy.

Another noteworthy benefit, the 1600-watt model features Cybenetics Lambda A+ noise & Titanium certification, meaning that it operates exceptionally quietly—perfect for users aiming to build a silent but powerful desktop.

Power delivery you can rely on
When assembling a state-of-the-art gaming PC with the strongest components on the market, users need to protect that investment with a premium power supply that will safely fuel their hardware. Whether the user is an overclocking enthusiast with extreme power needs or a prudent gamer who wants a PSU that can power upgrades for years to come, the ROG Thor III series stands ready. Featuring quiet operation, premium construction and unrivaled power delivery, these units can rise to any challenge thrown at them.

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[Intervention]

Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't Super Flower the OEM for this line of PSU's?

 

[Lifeless222]

Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't Super Flower the OEM for this line of PSU's?

No, ROG THOR I - II it's Seasonic. ROG THOR III - CWT.....

 

[_roman_]

I consider that as a hoax:

I'm curious about the schematic for the external cables.
I'm curious about the traces near those connectors inside the power supply unit.

As long I do not see a schematic from the gpu connector to the first few logic stones inside the power supply unit, I'll have my doubts and I'll consider that change as a hoax.
Asus should have implemented that before that connector was released. E.g. Join the group for that connector and propose that change.

 

[WhateverAnotherFreakingID]

I consider that as a hoax:
[..snip..]

Nah man, it is PRO GAMERZ rated stuff, you even know what it means?
Don't even bother with enterprise server grade, that crap is moot, doesn't even have the flashy RBG LEDs!
But PRO GAMERZ stuff dude... it has got The Shit™ dude.

I mean, if you don't believe then just look at that purple in the graph, you can deffo feel that shit is super lux shit man

/s

 

[csendesmark]

@_roman_
It is looks like they wanted to pop out/up between the "boring" PSUs
@WhateverAnotherFreakingID
Yeah boii, dass rite!
No pro stuff ever created without RGB LEDs

 

[Vayra86]

Its purple guys, obviously its going to help. You see that power line in the graph is purple too, so clearly that's better than the grey one. After all we're all suffering from vdroop on our GPUs. I often wake up wondering if I could live a day without vdroop. Here comes Asus!

Also, Asus found a perfect way to avoid warranty here. If this PSU fails, they'll just say the man with the hammer came, as should be expected.

 

[bonehead123]

THOR ?

As in Hamma time.... OR more precisely: "Can't touch this"

But seriously, OmFg.....don'tcha know.......that purple stuff changes EVERYTHING !!!!!!!!!!!!

Also, exactly WTF is an "etched" modular cable ? All 7 of my psu's have modular cables, but none of them say anything about being "etched" or have I missed something somewhere ?

 

[dirtyferret]

Also, exactly WTF is an "etched" modular cable ?

It means it complies with the change in ATX 3.1 spec pin out from 3.0. It's just marketing speak no different that the chart basically saying hey look our 12v meets ATX3.x spec

 

[TheDeeGee]

Why are they dragging me into this "Republic of Gamers" mumbojumbo, i'm a gamer and feel nothing for their flashy RGB products. Heck, i'm a gamer who always has a roll of black tape at the ready to hide LEDs.

 

[dirtyferret]

No, ROG THOR I - II it's Seasonic. ROG THOR III - CWT.....

"Another noteworthy benefit, the 1600-watt model features Cybenetics Lambda A+ noise & Titanium certification, meaning that it operates exceptionally quietly—perfect for users aiming to build a silent but powerful desktop."

So the only Cybentics Asus Thor 1600w unit tested was back in 2021 and that was the Wentai made Thor II. ASUS announced the 1600w Thor III back in June. So is this is the same exact platform with a simple 12v pin out change with no need to retest it or is Asus PR and engineering have no clue to what the other is one is doing?

 

[_roman_]

I like the x axis labelling. It shows "time (m/s)". m/s is usually in Europe meter divided seconds, which equals to speed and not a time unit (converted e.g. miles per hour or kilometers per hour).
Assuming its minutes / seconds, than the x-axis is than without any units at all. (which someone may also assume, as sometimes people use m for minutes when dealing with a time delay)
It's sad to see people creating slides with no basic physics or mathematical knowledge.
I suggest something like that for the x axis: time [ms]
ms ... milliseconds => 1/1000 of a second.

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These PSUs also offer the new ASUS GPU-FIRST voltage-sensing technology, allowing units to detect voltage based on the GPU instead of the CPU. Power delivery is adapted more quickly as a GPU's demands change, helping to ensure stable, optimal performance. The intelligent voltage stabilizer enhances voltage delivery by up to 45% versus a PSU without this feature.

Just my opinion. I do not have the specs for ATX standard for any psu.

I expect any power supply output to have a decent load regulation with low voltage ripple. Regardless what I plug into. Usually you short two pins on the 20 or 24 pin ATX connector to turn on the power supply unit. For testing purposes I use very old power supplies. It does not matter if there is a gpu, cpu or something else connected.

 

[Readlight]

Will it not power surge, fry TV while power off, on fast?