Corsair
Corsair RM850
The Corsair RM850 lands as a entry-level power supplie, built around Fully modular.
50/100
Fully modular
£106best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Scores 50/100
- Built for the job
- No zero rpm mode
- No 12v-2x6 / 12vhpwr
Score profile
Scored against the power supplies classWhere the Corsair RM850 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Form factor and design
ModularFully modular
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowCorsair RM850 vs Corsair Corsair RM850x
Corsair RM850Corsair RM850x
| CorsairCorsair RM850This page | CorsairCorsair RM850x | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50 /100 | 50 /100 |
| Efficiency rating | — | Gold |
| Modular | Fully modular | Fully modular |
Who it's for
Is the Corsair RM850 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 Corsair RM850 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other power supplies, a entry-level result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Corsair RM850?
Its overall 50/100 rating against the rest of the power supplies class.
How does it compare to the RM850x?
The RM850x scores 51/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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