Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W
1200 W · Gold
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
850 W · Platinum
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W lands at 85 and be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W at 90. That puts be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Pick be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W | be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1200 W | 850 W |
| Efficiency | Gold | Platinum |
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
FAQ: Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W vs be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
Which is better, Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W or be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W? +
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W worth the price? +
At $229, Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in noise.
Is be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W worth the price? +
At $199, be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in efficiency.
Does Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W or be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.