NZXT
NZXT C850 Gold Core
The NZXT C850 Gold Core lands as a solid mid-range power supplie, built around 850 W.
62/100
850 W80 Plus GoldFully modularATX 3.1PlatinumBlack
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Why we rate it
- Zero RPM mode
- 12V-2x6 / 12VHPWR
- Above-average fan size
- Below-average wattage
Score profile
Scored against the power supplies classWhere the NZXT C850 Gold Core 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
Weight1.64 kg
ColourBlack
Cooling and noise
Fan size135 mm
Fan bearingFluid Dynamic Bearing
Fan count1
Zero RPM modeYes
Cybenetics noise classA++
Connectors
PCIe 8-pin3
12V-2x6 / 12VHPWRYes
12V-2x6 wattage600 W
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowNZXT C850 Gold Core vs MSI MPG A850GS PCIE5
NZXT C850 Gold CoreMPG A850GS PCIE5
| NZXTNZXT C850 Gold CoreThis page | MSIMPG A850GS PCIE5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62 /100 | 62 /100 |
| Wattage | 850 W | 850 W |
| Efficiency rating | 80 | 80 |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
| Modular | Fully modular | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the NZXT C850 Gold Core 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 flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier power supplie is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
good
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 NZXT C850 Gold Core worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 62/100 against other power supplies, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the NZXT C850 Gold Core?
Its zero rpm mode stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Corsair RM1000x SHIFT?
The Corsair RM1000x SHIFT scores 64/100 versus this one at 62/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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