ASRock Enthusiast
Check on Amazon X670E Taichi Carrara
$570–$630
X670E platform match
CORSAIR HX850
- Brand
- CORSAIR
- Model
- HX850
CORSAIR HX850 (2017) is an 850W, 80 PLUS Platinum, fully modular ATX PSU with Zero RPM fan and 10‑year warranty—built for high-end GPU builds and headroom.
TierEnthusiast?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.
ReleasedJan 2017
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Wattage850 W
Efficiency80 + Platinum
Form factorATX
ModularYes
GixCore Editorial
Product overview
Corsair’s HX850 debuted on January 5, 2017 at CES as part of the HX Series Platinum refresh, slotting into the long‑running HX family above Corsair’s Gold‑rated lines.Sourcecorsair.com
It’s an enthusiast‑tier unit: an 850 W, fully modular, 80 PLUS Platinum ATX PSU meant to deliver quiet, reliable power for demanding PCs without jumping to 1 kW. Good for high-end GPU builds and headroom/overclocking in mainstream towers. Notable capabilities include a 10‑year warranty, Zero RPM fan mode, two EPS and six 8‑pin PCIe connectors, and an ATX12V v2.4 design without native 12VHPWR; uniquely, it offers a switch to toggle single or multi‑rail +12V operation.Sourcecorsair.com
Best for
Official product specifications - high-end GPU builds
- headroom/overclocking
- mid-range gaming
Specifications
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 + Platinum
- Modular
- Yes
- Eco Mode
- No
- Form factor
- ATX
Pairing fit
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X870 platform match
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B760 platform match
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B760 platform match
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B650 platform match
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B650 platform match
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B650 platform match
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B650 platform matchPairing fit
Compatible Cases
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mATX motherboard fit
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ATX motherboard fit
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