PowerSpec PSX 850GFM

The PowerSpec PSX 850GFM achieves a high value score thanks to its fair price. For a few dollars more, though, there are better-performing PSUs out there. This power supply is worth considering if you don't want to spend more than $100, but must have integrated RGB lighting.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
PowerSpec PSX 850GFM 1

Product details

  • Fully-modular PSU with 850W continuous power supply. Universal AC 100-240V / 10A input for wide-ranging use
  • Japanese capacitors and active PFC design with single +12V rail providing strong and stable power to computers
  • Ultra silent 135mm fan with semi-fanless fan control switch for near-silent operation at low loads
  • ATX 3.0 / PCIe Gen 5.0 Ready enables 200% total power excursion & 300% GPU power excursion. 12VHPWR Cable Included
  • 80 PLUS Gold certified with 90% efficiency or higher and very stable voltage output. Heavy protection including OVP/UVP/OPP/SCP/OCP/OTP, brick-and-mortar availability and 5-Year Limited Warranty for peace of mind
  • Compact Size 150x160x86mm(W / D / H) make it easily fit into most computer cases
  • Connectors: 1 x 24+4pin; 2 x 4+4pin; 4 x 6+2pin; 12 x SATA; 4 x HDD; 1 x FDD; 1 x PCIe CEM5 /450W

PROS

+ Reasonable price
+ ETA-A & 80 PLUS Gold efficiency
+ Not noisy (LAMBDA-A-)
+ Fully modular
+ 2x EPS and 6x PCIe connectors
+ Selectable semi-passive operation
+ RGB lighting

CONS

- Over-temperature protection is missing or set too high
- Low-quality fan
- PCIe and EPS sockets are identical (on the PSU side)
- Badly tuned OCP at 3.3V
- Less than 17ms hold-up time
- Short distance between four-pin Molex connectors

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on July 04, 2018
The PowerSpec PSX 850GFM achieves a high value score thanks to its fair price. For a few dollars more, though, there are better-performing PSUs out there. This power supply is worth considering if you don't want to spend more than $100, but must have integrated RGB lighting.
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