The Best 80 Plus Gold Power Supplies

It is 150mm deep and rated Cybenetics Platinum. It is fully modular with braided cables and a 90-degree PCIe 5.1 connector that has a temperature sensor. ASRock rates its efficiency 2% above the Gold standard.

It matches the darkFlash DG750 on rated output (750W). It matches the MONTECH Century II 650W, the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G, the Thermaltake Toughpower GT 850W and the darkFlash DG750 on native 12V-2x6 cable count (1). On warranty it ties with the MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II, the MONTECH Century II 650W and the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G at 10 years.

The ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-750G comes with a native 12V-2x6 cable, so a 16-pin card plugs in without an adapter. At 150mm deep, compare it with your case's PSU clearance before buying. It was priced above the MONTECH Century II 650W and below the Thermaltake Toughpower GT 850W at the time of writing.

MSI backs it with a 10-year warranty and 105°C capacitors throughout. Its embossed jacket cables bend easily, and eight protections guard the system. MSI lists RTX 50 series support.

Its 1000W rated output ranks second of 6 here, behind the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G (1200W) and ahead of the MONTECH Century II 650W (650W). Nothing else here matches its 2 native 12V-2x6 cable count; the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-750G comes closest at 1. No depth is rated for the MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II, so check the maker's page against your case's PSU bay.

When we checked, only the Thermaltake Toughpower GT 850W and cheaper picks cost less, and the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G cost more. If you want a confirmed depth, look to the darkFlash DG750 instead: it comes in at 140mm, while this one gives no figure.

Its 135mm FDB fan has a zero RPM mode, and it uses 100% Japanese capacitors. Its 650W rated output is the lowest in this group; the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G leads at 1200W. It matches the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-750G, the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G, the Thermaltake Toughpower GT 850W and the darkFlash DG750 on native 12V-2x6 cable count (1).

On warranty it ties with the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-750G, the MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II and the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G at 10 years. The MONTECH Century II 650W comes with a native 12V-2x6 cable, so a 16-pin card plugs in without an adapter. No depth is rated for the MONTECH Century II 650W, so check the maker's page against your case's PSU bay.

It is fully modular, ATX 3.1 and covered for 10 years. It uses 100% Japanese capacitors for longevity and stable output. Check your case and component specifications before buying.

Nothing else here matches its 1200W rated output; the MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II comes closest at 1000W. On native 12V-2x6 cable count it ties with the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-750G, the MONTECH Century II 650W, the Thermaltake Toughpower GT 850W and the darkFlash DG750 at 1. It matches the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-750G, the MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II and the MONTECH Century II 650W on warranty (10 years).

You also get a 5V boost function for stable standby voltage. It was the highest-priced of the 6 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II and the rest. The maker doesn't give its depth; if that figure matters, the darkFlash DG750 comes in at 140mm.

Smart Zero Fan keeps the fan off at low load, and its low-profile flat black cables are easy to route. It is 80 Plus Gold rated at up to 90% efficiency. On rated output it sits mid-pack at 850W: the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G offers 1200W, and the MONTECH Century II 650W comes in at 650W.

On native 12V-2x6 cable count it ties with the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-750G, the MONTECH Century II 650W, the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G and the darkFlash DG750 at 1. It matches the darkFlash DG750 on warranty (5 years). The Thermaltake Toughpower GT 850W comes with a native 12V-2x6 cable, so a 16-pin card plugs in without an adapter.

Its price falls between the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-750G and the MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed depth should compare it with the darkFlash DG750, which comes in at 140mm.

Its warranty is 5 years. It is fully modular with a quiet HDB fan, 80 Plus Gold rated, and backed by a 5-year limited warranty. Its fully modular cables reduce clutter for first-time builders.

On rated output it ties with the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-750G at 750W. On native 12V-2x6 cable count it ties with the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-750G, the MONTECH Century II 650W, the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G and the Thermaltake Toughpower GT 850W at 1. It matches the Thermaltake Toughpower GT 850W on warranty (5 years).

It also comes with a 140mm body that leaves room for cables. The darkFlash DG750 comes with a native 12V-2x6 cable, so a 16-pin card plugs in without an adapter. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the MONTECH Century II 650W was the next step up. If native 12V-2x6 cable count is your priority, the MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II (2) is the stronger choice.