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Aris Mpitziopoulos
Tom's Hardware
“The NZXT C850 is a good power supply with compact dimensions and high build quality. The competition is fierce, though.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Full modular cabling
- Compact 140 mm depth
- Efficient 80‑PLUS Gold rating
- Selectable semi‑passive fan mode
- Attractive aesthetics with NZXT Chroma lighting
Points of Contention
- Noisy under heavy load
- Mediocre transient response at 3.3 V
- Tight spacing between connectors and cable caps
- Limited PCIe connector count for high‑end GPUs
Professional Reviews
1 review from 1 critic
