Published: January 18, 2023 | Source: ASUS ROG | Author: Mark Campbell

ASUS ROG LOKI 850W Platinum SFX-L PSU Review

Conclusion – This is the best looking SFX PSU that we have ever tested

When it comes to SFX PSUs, there is nothing on the market that look as good as the ROG Loki. Most PSUs are simple black boxes that are shoved behind a shroud and forgotten about until you next upgrade your PC, but the ROG Loki is a finely crafted unit that is design to be seen. With this comes a dilemma, as most modern PC cases do not place their PSUs in a visible location, and this is especially true for many small form factor PC cases, the audience that ASUS is attempting to woo with their new ROG Loki. That said, having a PSU that’s too good looking to want to cover up is a good problem for ASUS to have.

Moving on to performance, ASUS’ ROG Loki performs exactly where expected for a modern 80+ Platinum rated power supply. This is a highly efficient power supply, and it is incredibly quiet under load. ASUS’ cooling design for their ROG Loki allows their latest PSU to be whisper quiet under high wattage loads, practically ensuring that this PSU will be the quietest actively cooled component in your system.

The ROG Loki comes with all the bells and whistles that you should expect from a high-end ROG PSU in 2023. This PSU features RGB support for those who want flash, ATX 3.0 and PCIe 5.0 support for those who want their PSU to support the latest power standards and 12VHPWR graphics cards, and a long 10 year warranty for those who demand a long service life from their components.Â

Aside from the fact that this PSU is on the premium side of the power supply spectrum, there is nothing truly negative that we have to say about the ROG Loki. This PSU is easily the best looking SFX PSU that we have ever tested, and its specifications leave nothing to be desired. You can create an incredibly powerful small form factor system with the ROG Loki 850W, and with its Cybenetics Lambda A certification, you can be sure that your PSU will be one of the quietest components in your system.Â

With its crisp external aesthetic and its premium-feeling braided PSU cables, ASUS’ ROG Loki 850W Platinum power supply deserves nothing less than OC3D’s exceptional aesthetics award. This is a great looking power supply and it is shameful that many small form factor PC builders will be covering this unit up with side panels or PSU shrouds. The ROG Loki 850W Platinum is a solid choice for SFX PC builders.