Asus to release a freaking OLED PSU, made by Seasonic

[Ginger_]

As if we didn't have enough RGB, Asus has now decided to tie in an OLED to some actually really good psus. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's the product page

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The new ROG Thor is the first consumer PSU featuring an integrated OLED power display. It shows real-time power usage so you can see what kind of wattage your system is pulling from the wall at any given time. There are software solutions that do the same thing, though if your PSU is visible inside your case, we suppose this could come in handy for some people.

 

Of course, RGB lighting is part of the package too. There are addressable RGB LEDs that users can customize with Aura Sync-compatible motherboards.

 

Beyond the bling, the guts of the ROG Thor are based on Seasonic's Prime series, "but optimized on components and heatsinks." According to Asus, the integrated ROG heatsinks have 2x more volume than traditional designs, resulting in 20 percent lower temps inside. It also features "top-end Japanese capacitors" and is 80 Plus Platinum certified.

 

To the company's credit, Seasonic has a reputation for building reliable power supplies. It's also backing the ROG Thor with a 10-year warranty, save for the OLED display and RGB lighting, which are guaranteed for three years.

 

This is a fully modular power supply with sleeved cables. There are two models: 1200W and 850W. The 1200W will be available later this month for $250 (€250). The 850W model will also hit stores this month, though pricing has yet to be announced.

 

 

Prices aren't terrible for a 1200w titanium, and at least it's got good cables from the factory. Super gimmicky though, and I'm not convinced we need heatsinks on psus anyway, a single fan does just fine. 

 

 

 

Source: https://www.pcgamer.com/amp/asus-is-releasing-a-power-supply-with-a-built-in-oled-display/

[Ya_Mi]

Gettin real tired of this stupid trend

[PlayStation 2]

Well, at least it's most likely going to be an incredibly good power supply internally.

[Herman Mcpootis]

releasing a power supply with an OLED screen so that it can get completely covered by a PSU shroud 

[iBabySlapper]

Well, it's from Seasonic so at least it'll be a good psu

[DVA]

Nothing says professional gamer like a sh** ton of RGB am I right

[Ya_Mi]

6 minutes ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

releasing a power supply with an OLED screen so that it can get completely covered by a PSU shroud 

I think its just for a showcase PC.

[soldier_ph]

Like I said...

Spoiler

RGB F*CK!NG EVERYTHING !

 

[PopsicleHustler]

I might actually get 850W one, it looks pretty cool and I need an upgrade.

 

Btw, Linus can finally make his full RBG PC even more RBG.

[Trixanity]

What's funny is that since it's OLED it might not even be RGB. The ultimate meme.

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

Ah yes, I love watching TV on the tiny ass screen on my PSU

[bcredeur97]

17 minutes ago, Arokhantos said:

It better have realtime display of wattage consumed and realtime voltage rail voltages etc why else have a display on a psu tbh im totally fine with this if it can do that as long it remains reasonably priced.

this ^^ would be epic.

I have a feeling it won't though.

[Ginger_]

11 minutes ago, Trixanity said:

What's funny is that since it's OLED it might not even be RGB. The ultimate meme.

It's both, look at the pic or video

[Drak3]

44 minutes ago, Arokhantos said:

It better have realtime display of wattage consumed and realtime voltage rail voltages etc why else have a display on a psu tbh im totally fine with this if it can do that as long it remains reasonably priced.

It does.

 

39 minutes ago, Ya_Mi said:

I think its just for a showcase PC.

Overclockers may like it.

 

It's also be a nice thing to have with my 3 systems as they're all running off the same circuit ATM

[MyName13]

Is this "RGB gamer" market so lucrative?

[Velcade]

At least ASUS is teaming up with the right people.  Nice to see SeaSonic and Noctua partnering with ASUS for these new product lines.

[Trixanity]

39 minutes ago, Ginger_ said:

It's both, look at the pic or video

Woosh. I was referring to it being pentile.

[yian88]

The funny part about it is that even if you like it or not the RGB trend is going to continue and other manufacturers will have to follow (in their mind they have to) and eventually when you buy your next power supply almost all good ones will have RGB/or OLEDs so you will buy one even if you want it or not.

[kokakolia]

1 hour ago, yian88 said:

The funny part about it is that even if you like it or not the RGB trend is going to continue and other manufacturers will have to follow (in their mind they have to) and eventually when you buy your next power supply almost all good ones will have RGB/or OLEDs so you will buy one even if you want it or not.

Nah! I am not paying Xtra for RGB

[ZestyJalapeno]

It's like when design houses like Pininfarina partners with Caterpillar to create a good looking digger. I mean, it's a nice looking digger, but putting OLED on a PSU is like putting OLED on your socks.

[ZestyJalapeno]

4 minutes ago, VegetableStu said:

DON'T GIVE LINUS IDEAS D:

"On the 69th Season of Scrapyard Warzzz...brought to you by Calvin Klein-Sebastian"

[handymanshandle]

2 hours ago, Dan Castellaneta said:

Well, at least it's most likely going to be an incredibly good power supply internally.

but still, god why.

[Master Disaster]

2 hours ago, VegetableStu said:

just put an OLED display onto the PC itself.

 

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oh wait.

Now if that had an OLED PSU in it.... OLEDCEPTION

[kting15]

I mean... they put a screen on their AIO coolers, I'm frankly not surprised that they put one on a power supply. At least it looks pretty cool.

[EnergyEclipse]

4 hours ago, Ya_Mi said:

I think its just for a showcase PC.

But then you've got to think that apart from a show floor, were will actually be interested actually purchasing in it