Buying Guide
The Best Power Supplies Under $200
Six power supplies between $139 and $200 at the time of writing, from 1000W Platinum SFX to 1600W Gold, for high-end builds.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read6 products evaluated
Most gaming PCs need less than $150 of power supply. Spending up to $200 at the time of writing makes sense for flagship GPUs, workstations or high-wattage small builds.
We compared wattage, efficiency ratings, connectors and warranty from each listing; we did not load-test these units.
Quick Picks
Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Best 1200W Platinum
Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W1200W with dual Platinum ratings.
Best for: Flagship GPUs.
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Most Power
ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G1600W with two 12V-2x6 and eight PCIe 8-pin connectors.
Best for: Multi-GPU or workstation builds.
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Best 1200W Value
ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G1200W Gold with a 10-year warranty.
Best for: High-end builds for less.
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Best 1000W
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W1000W with Cybenetics Platinum and four PCIe 8-pin connectors.
Best for: High-end GPUs.
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Best SFX
LIAN LI SP1000P1000W Platinum in a 100mm SFX body.
Best for: Small high-end builds.
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Best SFX-L
ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum750W Platinum SFX-L with a 10-year warranty.
Best for: Small cases.
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Our Picks
Best 1200W Platinum1 of 6
Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W
Super Flower's Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W carries Platinum ratings from both 80 Plus and Cybenetics.
Best for
- Flagship GPUs.
Skip if
- Skip it if you need to know its warranty before buying; the maker doesn't publish one.
Why we like it
The maker specifies voltage regulation within 0.5% on the main rails and flexible ribbon cables. It is Cybenetics Platinum and 80 Plus Platinum, and all cables are ribbon-style for flexibility. It matches the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G on rated output (1200W).
It matches the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G and the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W on native 12V-2x6 cable count (1). Like the LIAN LI SP1000P and ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum, it has a platinum 80 plus rating, while the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G uses a gold 80 plus rating. The Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W comes with a native 12V-2x6 cable, so a 16-pin card plugs in without an adapter. When we checked, only the LIAN LI SP1000P and cheaper picks cost less, and the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G cost more.
Key specs
- Wattage
- 1200W
- Native 12V-2x6 cables
- 1
- 80 Plus rating
- Platinum
- Cybenetics rating
- Platinum
- Form factor
- ATX
- Cabling
- Fully modular
- Colour
- Black
Pros
- 1200W of rated output for high-power cards
- A native 12V-2x6 cable for 16-pin cards
- 80 Plus Platinum efficiency
- Fully modular cables
Cons
- No published warranty
- Costs more than the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W at the time of writing
The catch
If you want a confirmed 8-pin PCIe connector count, look to the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G instead: it offers 8, while this one gives no figure.
Most Power2 of 6
ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G
ASRock's PG-1600G is a 1600W unit with two 12V-2x6 cables that carry temperature monitoring, plus eight PCIe 8-pin connectors.
Best for
- Multi-GPU or workstation builds.
Skip if
- Pass on it if a 180mm depth needs a roomy PSU bay rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
Its 180mm length needs a large case. Nothing else here matches its 1600W rated output; the Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W comes closest at 1200W. Nothing else here matches its 2 native 12V-2x6 cable count; the Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W comes closest at 1.
Like the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G and be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W, it has a gold 80 plus rating, while the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum uses a platinum 80 plus rating. The ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G comes with 2 native 12V-2x6 cables, so a 16-pin card plugs in without an adapter. At 180mm deep, compare it with your case's PSU clearance before buying.
Key specs
- Wattage
- 1600W
- Native 12V-2x6 cables
- 2
- PCIe 8-pin connectors
- 8
- Warranty
- 10 years
- Depth
- 180mm
- 80 Plus rating
- Gold
- Cybenetics rating
- Platinum
- ATX version
- ATX 3.1
- Form factor
- ATX
- Cabling
- Fully modular
- Fan
- 135mm
- Colour
- Black
Pros
- 1600W of rated output for high-power cards
- 2 native 12V-2x6 cables
- 8 PCIe 8-pin connectors for older cards
- A 10-year warranty
Cons
- A 180mm depth needs a roomy PSU bay
- Costs more than the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W at the time of writing
Best 1200W Value3 of 6
ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G
ASRock's SL-1200G pairs 80 Plus Gold with a Cybenetics Platinum rating and a LAMBDA A noise certification.
Best for
- High-end builds for less.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
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.
It matches the Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W on rated output (1200W). It matches the Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W and the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W on native 12V-2x6 cable count (1). Like the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G and be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W, it has a gold 80 plus rating, while the LIAN LI SP1000P uses a platinum 80 plus rating.
You also get a 5V boost function for stable standby voltage. The ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G comes with a native 12V-2x6 cable, so a 16-pin card plugs in without an adapter. When we checked, only the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W cost less, and the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum cost more.
Key specs
- Wattage
- 1200W
- Native 12V-2x6 cables
- 1
- Warranty
- 10 years
- 80 Plus rating
- Gold
- Cybenetics rating
- Platinum
- ATX version
- ATX 3.1
- Form factor
- ATX
- Cabling
- Fully modular
- Fan
- 135mm
- Colour
- Black
Pros
- 1200W of rated output for high-power cards
- A native 12V-2x6 cable for 16-pin cards
- A 10-year warranty
- ATX 3.1 compliance
Cons
- Costs more than the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W at the time of writing
The catch
If you want a confirmed 8-pin PCIe connector count, look to the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G instead: it offers 8, while this one gives no figure.
Best 1000W4 of 6
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W
be quiet!'s Pure Power 13 M 1000W carries 80 Plus Gold and Cybenetics Platinum ratings.
Best for
- High-end GPUs.
Skip if
- Skip it if native 12V-2x6 cable count matters most to you; the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G offers 2.
Why we like it
It has four PCIe 6+2 connectors plus a native 12V-2x6 cable, and semi-passive cooling at low load. Its fan stops completely at low load, and LLC topology gives tight voltage regulation for a quiet system. On rated output it ties with the LIAN LI SP1000P at 1000W.
On native 12V-2x6 cable count it ties with the Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W and the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G at 1. It shares a gold 80 plus rating with the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G and ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G; the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum goes with a platinum 80 plus rating. The be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W comes with a native 12V-2x6 cable, so a 16-pin card plugs in without an adapter.
It also has 4 PCIe 8-pin connectors for cards that use 8-pin power. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G was the next step up.
Key specs
- Wattage
- 1000W
- Native 12V-2x6 cables
- 1
- PCIe 8-pin connectors
- 4
- 80 Plus rating
- Gold
- Cybenetics rating
- Platinum
- ATX version
- ATX 3.1
- Form factor
- ATX
- Fan stop
- Yes
- Colour
- Black
Pros
- 1000W of rated output for high-power cards
- A native 12V-2x6 cable for 16-pin cards
- 4 PCIe 8-pin connectors for older cards
- ATX 3.1 compliance
Cons
- Native 12V-2x6 cable count trails the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G (2)
- No published warranty
The catch
If native 12V-2x6 cable count is your priority, the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G (2) is the stronger choice.
Best SFX5 of 6
LIAN LI SP1000P
Lian Li's SP1000P fits 1000W and 80 Plus Platinum into a standard 100mm-deep SFX body.
Best for
- Small high-end builds.
Skip if
- The maker gives no native 12V-2x6 cable count, so skip it if that figure decides your choice.
Why we like it
The fan stops at low load, and an SFX-to-ATX bracket comes in the box. On rated output it ties with the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W at 1000W. It shares a platinum 80 plus rating with the Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W and ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum; the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G goes with a gold 80 plus rating.
The LIAN LI SP1000P has no stated native 12V-2x6 cable; confirm the cable kit before pairing it with a 16-pin card. At 100mm deep, compare it with your case's PSU clearance before buying. Buyers who need a confirmed native 12V-2x6 cable count should compare it with the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G, which offers 2.
Key specs
- Wattage
- 1000W
- Depth
- 100mm
- 80 Plus rating
- Platinum
- Form factor
- SFX
- Fan stop
- Yes
- Colour
- Black
Pros
- 1000W of rated output for high-power cards
- A short 100mm body
- 80 Plus Platinum efficiency
- A fan that stops at low load
Cons
- No published native 12V-2x6 cable count
- No published warranty
- Costs more than the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W at the time of writing
Best SFX-L6 of 6
ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum
The ROG Loki is an SFX-L unit, so it uses a 120mm fan instead of the 92mm fan common in SFX.
Best for
- Small cases.
Skip if
- Skip it if rated output matters most to you; the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G offers 1600W.
Why we like it
It carries 80 Plus Platinum, a LAMBDA A noise rating and a 10-year warranty. It is Lambda A certified at under 25dB, and a 16-pin cable delivers up to 600W to PCIe 5.0 cards. ROG heatsinks cool key parts.
Its 750W rated output is the lowest in this group; the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G leads at 1600W. Like the Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W and LIAN LI SP1000P, it has a platinum 80 plus rating, while the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G uses a gold 80 plus rating. You also get a 120mm fan, larger than standard SFX and ROG heatsinks over key components.
The ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum has no stated native 12V-2x6 cable; confirm the cable kit before pairing it with a 16-pin card. When we checked, only the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G and cheaper picks cost less, and the LIAN LI SP1000P cost more.
Key specs
- Wattage
- 750W
- Warranty
- 10 years
- 80 Plus rating
- Platinum
- Form factor
- SFX-L
- Cabling
- Fully modular
- Fan
- 120mm
- Colour
- Black
Pros
- A 750W rating
- A 10-year warranty
- 80 Plus Platinum efficiency
- Fully modular cables
Cons
- Rated output trails the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G (1600W)
- No published native 12V-2x6 cable count
- Costs more than the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W at the time of writing
The catch
Rated output is its weakest area, and the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G covers it better at 1600W.
How We Chose
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- The figures behind the order
- We set side by side six power supplies on rated output, native 12V-2x6 cable count, 8-pin PCIe connector count and warranty, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and native 12V-2x6 cable count and 8-pin PCIe connector count are missing for at least one pick.
- What every pick has in common
- All 6, from the Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W to the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum, state rated output, 80 Plus rating and form factor and share Black colour.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The LIAN LI SP1000P and the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum give no native 12V-2x6 cable count; the Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W, the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G, the LIAN LI SP1000P and the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum give no 8-pin PCIe connector count.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W ($100 to $150) to the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G ($150 to $250).
What to Look for in a PSUs Under $200
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Rated output
Here rated output runs from 750W on the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum to 1600W on the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G, an 113% spread. Start with the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G if rated output decides it.
Native 12V-2x6 cable count across these picks
Across these 4 picks native 12V-2x6 cable count spans 1 (the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W) to 2 (the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G). If native 12V-2x6 cable count is your first filter, the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G sets the ceiling at 2. The LIAN LI SP1000P and the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum give no native 12V-2x6 cable count figure, so 4 of 6 picks are compared here.
An 8-pin power connector held up to the camera 8-pin PCIe connector count across these picks
The ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G tops 8-pin PCIe connector count at 8 and the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W sits lowest at 4. If 8-pin PCIe connector count is your first filter, the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G sets the ceiling at 8. The Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W, the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G, the LIAN LI SP1000P and the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum give no 8-pin PCIe connector count figure, so 2 of 6 picks are compared here.
Setup checks
The Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W comes with a native 12V-2x6 cable, so a 16-pin card plugs in without an adapter. The LIAN LI SP1000P has no stated native 12V-2x6 cable; confirm the cable kit before pairing it with a 16-pin card.
Modular cable sockets on the back of a power supply Extras that separate them
The be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W: semi-passive cooling at low load. The LIAN LI SP1000P: an SFX-to-ATX bracket in the box. The ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum: ROG heatsinks over key components.
How to Choose a PSUs Under $200
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship GPUs | Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W | 1200W with dual Platinum ratings |
| Multi-GPU or workstation builds | ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G | 1600W with two 12V-2x6 and eight PCIe 8-pin connectors |
| High-end builds for less | ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G | 1200W Gold with a 10-year warranty |
| High-end GPUs | be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W | 1000W with Cybenetics Platinum and four PCIe 8-pin connectors |
| Small high-end builds | LIAN LI SP1000P | 1000W Platinum in a 100mm SFX body |
| Small cases | ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum | 750W Platinum SFX-L with a 10-year warranty |
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Key specs side by side
The ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G leads on rated output at 1600W, ahead of the Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W at 1200W. "Not listed" marks native 12V-2x6 cable count where the LIAN LI SP1000P and the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum leave the figure out.
| Power supplie | Wattage | Native 12V-2x6 cables | PCIe 8-pin connectors | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W | 1200W | 1 | Not listed | Not listed |
| ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G | 1600W | 2 | 8 | 10 years |
| ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G | 1200W | 1 | Not listed | 10 years |
| be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W | 1000W | 1 | 4 | Not listed |
| LIAN LI SP1000P | 1000W | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum | 750W | Not listed | Not listed | 10 years |
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By price at the time of writing
The be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W was the lowest-priced pick ($100 to $150) and the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G the highest ($150 to $250) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Power supplies |
|---|---|
| About $100 to $150 | be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W, ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G, ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum |
| About $150 to $250 | LIAN LI SP1000P, Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W, ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G ahead of the Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W on rated output?
The ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G leads at 1600W, with the Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W at 1200W. The spread runs down to the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum at 750W.
How does the Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W compare with the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G on native 12V-2x6 cable count?
Between the top two, it is 2 on the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G against 1 on the Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W, a 100% difference. No native 12V-2x6 cable count figure is published for the LIAN LI SP1000P and the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum, which leaves 4 of 6 picks ranked here.
Which has the most 8-pin PCIe connector count: the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G or the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W?
The ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G tops 8-pin PCIe connector count at 8; the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W follows at 4, 100% apart. The Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W, the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G, the LIAN LI SP1000P and the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum don't state a 8-pin PCIe connector count figure, so they sit outside this comparison; 2 of 6 picks are ranked.
What does the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G add over the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W?
On paper it adds rated output (1600W against 1000W), native 12V-2x6 cable count (2 against 1) and 8-pin PCIe connector count (8 against 4). On our last price check the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W was in the $100 to $150 tier and the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G in the $150 to $250 tier, with 4 other picks between them; pay the difference only if rated output and native 12V-2x6 cable count decide your purchase.
Why is the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W our Best 1000W pick?
It carries the badge for 1000W with Cybenetics Platinum and four PCIe 8-pin connectors. It suits high-end GPUs.
Do the Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W and the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G differ on 80 Plus rating?
The Super Flower Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W, the LIAN LI SP1000P and the ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 750W Platinum use platinum; the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG-1600G, the ASRock Steel Legend SL-1200G and the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W use Gold.
Bottom Line
Super Flower's Leadex VII XP PRO 1200W is the best high-end unit under $200, and ASRock's PG-1600G has the most power. The SL-1200G is the value 1200W pick, and Lian Li's SP1000P suits small builds.
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