NZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1

NZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1

A fully modular 850 W Gold ATX 3.1 unit with a native 12V-2x6 cable, Zero RPM mode and a 10-year warranty.

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

PCPR score

7.5

Good

Best price we’ve seen

$150Nov 9

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The short version

The C850 Gold ATX 3.1 is NZXT's mainstream 850 W power supply, offered in black or white. It is fully modular with a 135 mm fan and Zero RPM mode, includes a 16-pin 12V-2x6 cable plus three 8-pin PCIe cables, and carries a 10-year warranty. It suits mainstream and upper mid-range gaming builds, including white-themed systems. NZXT's page does not state the SATA connector count.

Pros

  • Native 12V-2x6 cable
  • Ten-year warranty
  • Zero RPM mode with a 135 mm fan
  • Black and white versions

Cons

  • NZXT's store price is on the high side for its class
  • SATA and Molex counts not stated on the page
  • Gold rather than Platinum efficiency

Best for

  • White-themed gaming builds
  • Mainstream RTX 50 series systems

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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
Warranty
10 years

Physical

Length
160 mm
Color
Black

Connectivity

12V-2x6 / 16-pin
1
PCIe 8-pin
3
EPS 8-pin
2

Cooling

Fan size
135 mm
Zero-RPM mode
Yes

Compatibility notes

  • Dimensions 150 x 86 x 160 mm
  • Includes three 8-pin PCIe cables and one 12V-2x6 cable

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Common questions

What GPU power cables come with the C850 Gold ATX 3.1?

NZXT lists one 16-pin 12V-2x6 cable and three 6+2-pin PCIe cables in the box.

What warranty does the NZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1 carry?

The maker lists a 10-year warranty on its product page. Warranty terms can differ by region.

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