Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) vs Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W
Between the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) and Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W, the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) comes out ahead in wattage / atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr, while the Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W wins on efficiency. Overall, the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) scores 82 and the Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W scores 61.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 20.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) if you care most about wattage / atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr. The biggest gaps in its favor are wattage, atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr.
Pick the Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W if you care most about efficiency. Its strongest claims are efficiency.
Both ship with comparable modular, warranty, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) wins
- ▲Wattage — 51.16% more. 1300 W vs 860 W.
- ▲Has ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR.
Why Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W wins
- ▲Efficiency: 80+ Platinum (vs 80+ Gold).
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) | Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1300 Wlead | 860 W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Gold | 80+ Platinumlead |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Features
| Spec | Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) | Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W |
|---|---|---|
| Modular | full | full |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | truelead | false |
| Warranty | 10 yrs | 10 yrs |
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