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Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 (2020)
- Brand
- Cooler Master
- Model
- MWE Gold 850 V2
Fully modular 80+ Gold 850W ATX PSU from 2020, now legacy; solid choice for mid-range to high-end gaming builds with 5-year warranty and 50°C rating.
TierHigh end?GixCore tierWhat a part was built to do — not what it costs.EntryBudgetMainstreamHigh endEnthusiastFlagship A part can be cheap because it is an ageing flagship, or because it is a current entry-level model. The tier tells you which.
Released2020
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Wattage850 W
Efficiency80+ Gold
Form factorATX
ModularYes
GixCore Editorial
Product overview
Cooler Master’s MWE Gold 850 V2 arrived in 2020 as part of the MWE Gold V2 family; third‑party certification records from December 22, 2020 align with that launch window. It’s now listed under Cooler Master’s Legacy Products, indicating discontinuation.Sourcecybenetics.com
Positioned as high_end in our PSU scale, it exists to deliver an affordable, fully modular 80+ Gold 850 W ATX unit with cleaner cabling and mainstream reliability. It’s well‑suited to mid-range gaming and high-end GPU builds with headroom/overclocking, thanks to the 50°C continuous operating rating and a 5‑year warranty. Note that it’s a pre‑ATX 3.0 design with no native 12VHPWR; Cooler Master offers a Type 2 12VHPWR adapter specifically compatible with MWE Gold V2 if needed.Sourcelegacy.coolermaster.com
LifecycleDiscontinued
Best for
Official product specifications - mid-range gaming
- high-end GPU builds
- headroom/overclocking
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ATX motherboard fitSpecifications
At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the power supplies catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Wattage850 W
Higher than 73% of power supplies
- Wattage
- 850 W
- Efficiency
- 80+ Gold
- Modular
- Yes
- Eco Mode
- No
- Form factor
- ATX