MSI High end
Check on Amazon MPG X870E Carbon WiFi
$370–$409
X870E platform match
Corsair RM850 (2019)
- 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
Pairing fit
Compatible Motherboards
Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class.
Asus High end
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$256–$283
X870 platform match
Gigabyte High end
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$228–$252
X870 platform match
Gigabyte High end
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$243–$269
Z890 platform match
MSI High end
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$119–$131
Z790 platform match
ASUS High end
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$123–$136
Z790 platform matchBudget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options
Gigabyte Mainstream
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$195–$216
B850 platform match
Gigabyte Mainstream
Check on Amazon B850 Eagle WIFI6E
$155–$171
B850 platform match
Gigabyte Mainstream
Check on Amazon B760 AORUS Elite AX
$114–$126
B760 platform match
MSI Mainstream
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$129–$143
B760 platform match
MSI Mainstream
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$133–$147
B760 platform match
ASUS Mainstream
Check on Amazon TUF GAMING B760-PLUS WIFI
$123–$136
B760 platform matchPairing fit
Compatible Cases
Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class.
NZXT High end
Check on Amazon H9 Flow Black
$114–$126
ATX motherboard fit
be quiet! High end
Check on Amazon Silent Base 802 Window Black
$190–$210
ATX motherboard fit
Corsair Enthusiast
Check on Amazon 7000D Airflow full-tower for big builds
$256–$283
ATX motherboard fit
Cooler Master Flagship
Check on Amazon Cosmos C700M Black
$534–$590
ATX motherboard fit
Cooler Master Flagship
Check on Amazon HAF 700 EVO Black
$579–$640
ATX motherboard fit
Cooler Master Enthusiast
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$255–$281
E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX motherboard fitBudget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options
Corsair Mainstream
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$94–$104
ATX motherboard fit
Lian Li Mainstream
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$85–$94
mATX motherboard fit
CORSAIR Mainstream
Check on Amazon Crystal 280X RGB
$171–$189
mATX motherboard fit
NZXT Mainstream
Check on Amazon H7 Flow RGB Black
$142–$157
ATX motherboard fit
Corsair Mainstream
Check on Amazon iCUE 220T White
$100–$110
ATX motherboard fit
Corsair Mainstream
Check on Amazon iCUE 220T RGB Airflow Black
$114–$126
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 69% of power supplies
- Wattage
- 850 W
- Efficiency
- 80 + Gold
- Modular
- Yes
- Eco Mode
- No
- Form factor
- ATX