Quick Overview
Priced at $99.99, the NZXT C850 Gold 850W ATX 3.1 Modular PSU is Nzxt's entry in the power supplies category. With 35 buyers rating it at 4.6 stars, it currently sits at #39 of 50 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Construction & Materials
Construction at $99.99 lands in the middle - adequate materials and decent assembly without standouts in either direction.
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: Nzxt
- Price: $99.99 (slightly above the $87.69 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.6 of 5.0
- Reviews: 35
- Category rank: #39 of 50 in power supplies
- Cheaper in category: 34 products
- Higher-rated in category: 13 products
- More-reviewed in category: 38 products
What 35 Buyers Say
With only 35 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.6-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
What Else to Consider
At $99.99, the NZXT C850 Gold 850W ATX 3.1 Modular PSU sits slightly above the $87.69 category average. 34 options are cheaper and 15 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Corsair RM850x 850W ATX 3.1 80+ Gold Modular ($129.99, 4.8★, 5,606 reviews). The NZXT C850 Gold 850W ATX 3.1 Modular PSU is $30.00 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- MSI MAG A750GL 750W 80+ Gold ATX 3.1 - $84.99, 4.5★ (5,256 reviews) · Cheaper
- Corsair CX750 750W 80+ Bronze Non-Modular - $82.79, 4.7★ (2,361 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Thermaltake Smart BM3 750W 80+ Bronze ATX 3.1 - $75.99, 4.5★ (3,329 reviews) · Cheaper
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the MSI MAG A750BN III 750W 80+ Bronze ATX 3.1 at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Thermaltake Smart 600W 80+ White PSU at $44.86.
Is It For You?
Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Wrap-Up
7.4/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.