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Cooler Master V850 SFX Gold ATX 3.1

The Cooler Master V850 SFX Gold ATX 3.1 lands as a entry-level power supplie, built around 850 W.

53/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
850 W80 PLUS GoldFully modular10 yearsATX 3.1SFX
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Why we rate it

  • 12V-2x6 / 12VHPWR
  • All-Japanese capacitors
  • Above-average pcie 8-pin
  • Above-average warranty
  • No zero rpm mode
  • Below-average wattage
Score profile

Where the Cooler Master V850 SFX Gold ATX 3.1 wins and loses

Scored against the power supplies class
OutputCoolingConnectorsFeatures64617674
Output
64
Cooling and noise
61
Connectors
76
Features and warranty
74
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Output

Wattage850 W
Efficiency rating80
ATX standardATX 3.1

Form factor and design

Form factorSFX
ModularFully modular
Length100 mm
ColourBlack

Cooling and noise

Fan size92 mm
Fan bearingFDB
Fan count1

Connectors

ATX 24-pin1
EPS / CPU connectors2
PCIe 8-pin4
12V-2x6 / 12VHPWRYes
SATA connectors8
Molex connectors4
Cable typeModular

Features and warranty

All-Japanese capacitorsYes
Warranty10 years

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Head to head

Cooler Master V850 SFX Gold ATX 3.1 vs Cooler Master Cooler Master V850 SFX Gold 850W

Highlighted cell = better in that row
OutputCoolingConnectorsFeatures
Cooler Master V850 SFX Gold ATX 3.1Cooler Master V850 SFX Gold 850W
 Cooler MasterCooler Master V850 SFX Gold ATX 3.1This pageCooler MasterCooler Master V850 SFX Gold 850W
Overall score53 /10053 /100
Wattage850 W850 W
Efficiency rating8080
Form factorSFXSFX
ModularFully modularFully modular
Warranty10 years10 years
Who it's for

Is the Cooler Master V850 SFX Gold ATX 3.1 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.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Cooler Master V850 SFX Gold ATX 3.1 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 53/100 against other power supplies, a entry-level result where the class average is around 58.

What stands out on the Cooler Master V850 SFX Gold ATX 3.1?

Its 12v-2x6 / 12vhpwr stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Century II 850W?

The Century II 850W scores 55/100 versus this one at 53/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.