MSI High end
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$408–$451
X870E platform match
Corsair RM850
- Brand
- Corsair
- Model
- RM850
Corsair RM850 (2019) is a high-end, 80+ Gold, fully modular 850W ATX PSU for quiet mainstream to high-end builds, without native 12VHPWR.
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.
Released2019
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Wattage850 W
Efficiency80 + Gold
Form factorATX
ModularYes
GixCore Editorial
Product overview
Corsair’s RM850 (CP-9020196-NA) arrived in 2019 as part of the refreshed RM Series, a fully modular 80 PLUS Gold ATX line with 10‑year warranty and low‑noise design; the official page lists ATX12V v2.52 specs and Modern Standby support. The 2019 refresh timing is corroborated by contemporary reviews and regional launch announcements.Sourcecorsair.comSourcehexus.net
Positioned in our PSU scale as high_end (Gold, fully modular), it exists to power mainstream-to-high-end ATX builds quietly and cleanly without extras like iCUE telemetry. It suits mid-range gaming and high-end GPU builds with some headroom/overclocking; note it is an ATX12V v2.52 design and lacks a native 12VHPWR lead—newer ATX 3.x models such as Corsair’s RMe/RMx SHIFT add 12V‑2x6 support.Sourcecorsair.com
Best for
Official product specifications - mid-range gaming
- high-end GPU builds
- headroom/overclocking
Specifications
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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
Pairing fit
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X870 platform match
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Z790 platform match
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Z790 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
ASUS Mainstream
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B650 platform matchPairing fit
Compatible Cases
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ATX motherboard fit
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ATX motherboard fit
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mATX motherboard fit
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mATX motherboard fit
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ATX motherboard fit
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ATX motherboard fit
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ATX motherboard fit