ASUS
ASUS TUF Gaming 850W Gold
A entry-level power supplie for PC builders, leading with 850 W.
49/100
850 WGoldFully modular10 yearsATX 3.0Black
£112best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Above-average warranty
- Scores 49/100
- No zero rpm mode
- No 12v-2x6 / 12vhpwr
Score profile
Scored against the power supplies classWhere the ASUS TUF Gaming 850W Gold wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Output
Wattage850 W
Efficiency ratingGold
ATX standardATX 3.0
Form factor and design
ModularFully modular
ColourBlack
Cooling and noise
Fan bearingBall Bearing
Features and warranty
Warranty10 years
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowASUS TUF Gaming 850W Gold vs ASUS TUF Gaming 1000W Gold
ASUS TUF Gaming 850W GoldTUF Gaming 1000W Gold
| ASUSASUS TUF Gaming 850W GoldThis page | ASUSTUF Gaming 1000W Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49 /100 | 59 /100Better |
| Wattage | 850 W | 1000 WBetter |
| Efficiency rating | Gold | Gold |
| Modular | Fully modular | Fully modular |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
Who it's for
Is the ASUS TUF Gaming 850W Gold right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable power supplie for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need zero rpm mode, in which case a higher-tier power supplie is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the ASUS TUF Gaming 850W Gold worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 49/100 against other power supplies, a entry-level result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the ASUS TUF Gaming 850W Gold?
Its warranty stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.
How does it compare to the Corsair RM850x?
The Corsair RM850x scores 50/100 versus this one at 49/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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