Quick Overview
Thermaltake positions the Thermaltake Toughpower GT 850W 80+ Gold ATX 3.1 as a premium power supplies, asking $109.99. After 271 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a outstanding 4.6 stars. We've ranked it #21 out of 50 in this category. 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.
What's in the Box
Construction at $109.99 lands in the middle - adequate materials and decent assembly without standouts in either direction.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Thermaltake
- Price: $109.99 (well above the $87.69 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.6 of 5.0
- Reviews: 271
- Category rank: #21 of 50 in power supplies
- Cheaper in category: 39 products
- Higher-rated in category: 13 products
- More-reviewed in category: 20 products
Real-World Feedback
271 reviews and a 4.6-star average is a strong signal. At this scale, manufactured reviews would have to be unrealistically pervasive to move the score this much, which means the satisfaction is real for the typical buyer.
The Field Around It
At $109.99, the Thermaltake Toughpower GT 850W 80+ Gold ATX 3.1 sits well above the $87.69 category average. 39 options are cheaper and 10 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 Thermaltake Toughpower GT 850W 80+ Gold ATX 3.1 is $20.00 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- MSI MAG A750BN III 750W 80+ Bronze ATX 3.1 - $78.99, 5.0★ (5 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Superer 850W 80+ Gold ATX 3.1 Modular PSU - $49.99, 5.0★ (3 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Apevia Galaxy 750W 80+ Gold ATX 3.1 Modular - $59.99, 5.0★ (1 reviews) · Better on both axes
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.
Who Should Get This
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
The Verdict
7.4/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.