Montech
Century II 850W
A solid mid-range pick in the power supplies line-up, with 850 W up front.
55/100
850 W80 Plus GoldFully modular10 yearsATX 3.1Platinum
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Why we rate it
- 12V-2x6 / 12VHPWR
- Above-average warranty
- No zero rpm mode
- Below-average wattage
Score profile
Scored against the power supplies classWhere the Century II 850W wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Output
Wattage850 W
Efficiency rating80
ATX standardATX 3.1
Cybenetics ratingPlatinum
Form factor and design
Form factorATX
ModularFully modular
Weight2.1 kg
ColourSilver
Connectors
12V-2x6 / 12VHPWRYes
Features and warranty
Warranty10 years
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowCentury II 850W vs MSI MSI MAG A850GLS
Century II 850WMSI MAG A850GLS
| MontechCentury II 850WThis page | MSIMSI MAG A850GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55 /100 | 56 /100Better |
| Wattage | 850 W | 850 W |
| Efficiency rating | 80 | 80 |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
| Modular | Fully modular | — |
| Warranty | 10 years | — |
Who it's for
Is the Century II 850W 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.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Century II 850W worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 55/100 against other power supplies, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Century II 850W?
Its 12v-2x6 / 12vhpwr stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the MSI MAG A850GLS?
The MSI MAG A850GLS scores 56/100 versus this one at 55/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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