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ASUS Announces Pro WS Platinum Series Power Supplies, up to 3000 W

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ASUS today announced the Pro WS Platinum series of power supplies, available in 3000-, 2200- and 1600-watt variants. These heavy-duty PSUs are built to power multiple GeForce RTX 5090 or NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 graphics cards. Each unit features PCIe connectors upgraded with gold-plated copper pins for cooler operation as well as increased durability and improved power-delivery efficiency. These PSUs also feature dual-ball fan bearings and extruded aluminium heatsinks for long-lasting performance—all in a compact design. Plus, a 10-year warranty offers peace of mind over the long term.

Surprisingly compact but ready for the most powerful workstations
Whether a workstation handles hefty 3D rendering or next-gen AI workloads, these PSUs will deliver the power needed to thrive. The three variants of the ASUS Pro WS Platinum series each provide a different power ceiling, so users can select the one that best suits their needs. The 3000 W model is built to provide rock-solid, stable power delivery for up to four GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards. The 2200 W model can power up to four GeForce RTX 5080 cards. The 1600 W model provides enough power to support up to two GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards.




Each of these high-wattage PSUs are quite compact at only 175 mm long, making them a bit shorter than even some 1600 W models on the market. Their relatively small footprint makes them suited for a wide range of PC cases, while also making cable management easier and improving airflow.

Designed for a streamlined build process
ASUS Pro WS Platinum series PSUs offer an easy installation experience and efficient, long-lasting performance. Thanks to ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compatibility, these PSUs are ready for the latest hardware. The pliable etched cables deserve some special attention. Distinctly colored CPU and PCIe power connectors and high flexibility enable effortless component installation and cable routing.



Premium power, exceptional efficiency
With ASUS Pro WS Platinum series PSUs, users do not have to choose between high-end wattage or efficiency. Despite being built to deliver an astounding flow of power to high-performance workstation components, these PSUs are remarkably efficient, as their 80 Plus Platinum certification confirms. Exceptional efficiency is achieved in part due to Japanese server-grade capacitors.

Built to go the distance
The design of ASUS Pro WS Platinum series PSUs places a focus on safety and durability. Each unit features PCIe connectors that offer a variety of benefits and enhanced resistance to the wear-and-tear of insertion and removal. Gold-plated copper pins lower connector temperatures by up to 10°C, versus standard 12V-2x6 connectors. Increased contact between the internal socket pins and connectors also reduces resistance, improving power-delivery efficiency.

To help ensure a long lifespan, the flexible etched cables are constructed of premium materials designed to keep operation at up to 50°C lower than the safety limit. Extruded aluminium heatsinks also cover critical components to keep temperatures and noise low, and dual-ball fan bearings are designed to last up to twice as long as traditional sleeve-bearing designs. Each model also features a protective PCB coating that guards the circuit board against moisture, dust and debris.

Upgrade any workstation with an ASUS Pro WS Platinum series PSU
For those who need a workstation motherboard ready to support multi-GPU ambitions unlocked by ASUS Pro WS Platinum power supplies, take a look at the ASUS Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WiFi A, which features three PCIe 5.0 x16 slots. Or step up to the ASUS Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE, which boasts seven PCIe 5.0 x16 slots. Either choice stands ready to seize the power of the new AMD Threadripper 9000 series CPUs as well.



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Definitely a niche product with respect to the average consumer. If anything, geared more towards enthusiasts & businesses that use workstations for rendering farms, AI stuff, etc. SLI is no more and lone wolf crypto-mining is pretty much over. AFAIK, most residential circuits in the house can only handle around 1800 watts max or 2200 if its a 20-amp circuit. Don't quote me on this, but I think with a 2200 watt PS and above, you'll have to upgrade the circuit to 220 or 240V @ 20 amps with 12 gauge wire, and 10 gauge if its a 30 amp circuit. Overall, not cheap.
 
AFAIK, most residential circuits in the house can only handle around 1800 watts max or 2200 if its a 20-amp circuit. Don't quote me on this, but I think with a 2200 watt PS and above, you'll have to upgrade the circuit to 220 or 240V @ 20 amps with 12 gauge wire, and 10 gauge if its a 30 amp circuit. Overall, not cheap.
That only applies to 110/115/120 Volt countries, it's not an issue in most 220/230/240 Volt countries.
220 V at 16 A is 3520 Watts.
 
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That only applies to 110/115/120 Volt countries, it's not an issue in 220/230/240 Volt countries.
220 V at 16 A is 3520 Watts.

Not Switzerland our standard plug is 10A.
 
Not Switzerland our standard plug is 10A.
I guess you guys are stuck in the past due to having your own special plugs then.
Admittedly the UK seems to top out at 13 A as well, due to their special plugs with the fuse in the plug.
 
I guess you guys are stuck in the past due to having your own special plugs then.
Admittedly the UK seems to top out at 13 A as well, due to their special plugs with the fuse in the plug.

Main ones sure, but 10A is very common for outlets.
 
Main ones sure, but 10A is very common for outlets.
Only very old ones in Europe, if you have ground pins, it's all 16 A.
I wouldn't plug a computer in to a ungrounded outlet.
 
Only very old ones in Europe, if you have ground pins, it's all 16 A.
I wouldn't plug a computer in to a ungrounded outlet.

I don't know about the rest of Europe but I have never in my life seen an all 16A installation. I have many photos of brand new Gruppförteckningar (whater you call them in english, the tables that says which fuse is for what/where) and outlets are 10A with exceptions for ovens and stuff.
 
I don't know about the rest of Europe but I have never in my life seen an all 16A installation. I have many photos of brand new Gruppförteckningar (whater you call them in english, the tables that says which fuse is for what/where) and outlets are 10A with exceptions for ovens and stuff.
Same in Australia where it's 240V and 10A outlets.
 
“Throughout most of Europe and in other countries that use type E (French) or type F (Schuko) sockets, all wall-mounted sockets supply 16 A.”


“Most homes in the U.S. are wired with a combination of 15-amp and 20-amp, 120-volt circuits. 15-amp receptacles can be used with 20-amp circuits.”

 
I don't know about the rest of Europe but I have never in my life seen an all 16A installation. I have many photos of brand new Gruppförteckningar (whater you call them in english, the tables that says which fuse is for what/where) and outlets are 10A with exceptions for ovens and stuff.
I stand corrected, there's apparently a mix, largely due to the fact that 10 A uses thinner/cheaper 1.5 mm wiring vs. 2.5 mm for the 16 A sockets. Apparently I have a couple of 13 A outlets as well. Shouldn't be too hard to change to a 16 A setup for those that need that much power though, but still a big cost due to what electricians charge around here.
I guess I could pull an extension cord from the bathroom if I ever end up with something that needs 3680 W... :D
 
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“Throughout most of Europe and in other countries that use type E (French) or type F (Schuko) sockets, all wall-mounted sockets supply 16 A.”

They are rated for 16A, but it's still 10A.
I stand corrected, there's apparently a mix, largely due to the fact that 10 A uses thinner/cheaper 1.5 mm wiring vs. 2.5 mm for the 16 A sockets. Apparently I have a couple of 13 A outlets as well. Shouldn't be too hard to change to a 16 A setup for those that need that much power though, but still a big cost due to what electricians charge around here.
I guess I could pull an extension cord from the bathroom if I ever end up with something that needs 3680 W... :D

The "good" thing with "gamla elcentraler" is that the bottom plate is removable. ;)
 
In Germany, its 16A.
 
We also mix 16A and 10A with grounded outlets in Finland. It depends highly of the use space, if it's place where there will not be much electrical load, it's 10A but like kitchen or bathroom, we have 16A. Some places add more 10A, some places add more 16A. It's all down to the contractor which nowadays unfortunately cheap out and use 10A since it's the lowest they are allowed to go.
 
yeah, I don't think these are intended for home-use, EU/US/otherwise lol
 
Can you provide some evidence regarding this statement? As of right now, I wouldn't accept this as true.
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Vk = outlet. Again I can't speak for the entirety of europe but 10A is pretty universal here (sweden). It's the same in Norway and Britain afaik/iirc.
 
Vk = outlet. Again I can't speak for the entirety of europe but 10A is pretty universal here (sweden). It's the same in Norway and Britain afaik/iirc.
Thank you for explaining further. One more question, is the 10A how much the appliance draws or the maximum capability of the outlet that the appliance is connected to?
 
Same in Australia where it's 240V and 10A outlets.
Same thing here in New Zealand aswell the only sockets with more are the Oven and Heat pump/Hot water heater every wall socket is 10A and all the lights are 5A
Although I do have one wall socket that has a 15A breaker because it used to be used as the power outlet for my old Heat Pump aswell (it's against regs now to do that) they must be on their own circuit now
 
Thank you for explaining further. One more question, is the 10A how much the appliance draws or the maximum capability of the outlet that the appliance is connected to?

10A is the rating on the fuse (or breaker in this and most modern cases). The "Vk Konferensrum" circuit has a bunch of outlets.
 
With the cost of electricy in the Uk, this PSU or anything at this rating is for business use only.

But as its asus, the warranty will be worthless, or there will be POS app you have to install to use all of its rated power...
 
The US is pretty much 120V when it comes to residential.
Yes?

Vk = outlet. Again I can't speak for the entirety of europe but 10A is pretty universal here (sweden). It's the same in Norway and Britain afaik/iirc.
The UK is very different, as the fuse is in the plug, although there's a fuse box as well, but it means that the device fuse is the initial limitation and then the circuit is secondary.
I had something like this in one place I lived in...
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Yes?


The UK is very different, as the fuse is in the plug, although there's a fuse box as well, but it means that the device fuse is the initial limitation and then the circuit is secondary.
I had something like this in one place I lived in...
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Actually I always thought that having a fuse in the plug was a damn good idea it's a shame it never made it to New Zealand as it may have prevented quite a few house fires
 
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