Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 ATX 3.1

Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 ATX 3.1

A fully modular 850 W Gold ATX 3.1 unit with a native 12V-2x6 connector and a 120 mm fluid-bearing fan.

  • 850 W
  • 80 PLUS Gold
  • Full
  • ATX 3.1
  • ATX

PCPR score

7.2

Good

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The short version

The MWE Gold 850 V3 ATX 3.1 is Cooler Master's value-focused modular power supply, rated 80 PLUS Gold and built to ATX 3.1. It includes a 12V-2x6 connector, four PCIe 6+2 connectors, six SATA and two peripheral connectors, and a 120 mm hydraulic bearing fan. It suits mainstream gaming builds on a budget. Cooler Master's page did not state warranty length, and the 160 mm body is longer than some rivals.

Pros

  • Native 12V-2x6 connector
  • Four PCIe 6+2 connectors
  • Fully modular
  • ATX 3.1 compliant

Cons

  • 160 mm length
  • Warranty not confirmed from the page read
  • Six SATA connectors only

Best for

  • Budget-conscious gaming builds
  • Upgraders moving to a 12V-2x6 graphics card

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Full specifications

Core

Wattage
850 W
Form factor
ATX
Efficiency
80 PLUS Gold
ATX standard
ATX 3.1

Features

Modularity
Full

Physical

Length
160 mm
Color
Black

Connectivity

12V-2x6 / 16-pin
1
PCIe 8-pin
4
EPS 8-pin
2
SATA power
6
Molex
2

Cooling

Fan size
120 mm

Compatibility notes

  • Cooler Master lists 160 mm length

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What reviewers and owners say

  • Tom's Hardware

    Positive

    Tom's Hardware praises the unit's excellent efficiency, quiet low-load operation, strong power quality, and ten-year warranty, but notes loud fan behavior and thermal strain under sustained heavy loads.

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Common questions

Does the MWE Gold 850 V3 ATX 3.1 have a 12V-2x6 connector?

Yes. Cooler Master lists one 12V-2x6 connector alongside four PCIe 6+2 pin connectors.

What warranty does the Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 ATX 3.1 carry?

The product page text read did not state a warranty length, so check the maker's warranty page. Warranty terms can differ by region.

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