CONCLUSION

   The C850 power supply unit by NZXT may already count over a year in the market but it’s still a fully modular quality PSU that offers very good rail performance (even tighter compared to many newer PSU models by numerous manufacturers), 850W output, 80 Plus Gold electrical efficiency, an array of electrical protections and Japanese made capacitors. On top of that add the 10-year limited warranty NZXT covers the entire C series with and you’re getting a very appealing package. Unfortunately, the 120mm fan by Hong Hua did become quite noisy during tests and more specifically when the test rig reached its peak consumption but any fan with a RPM range of up to 2200RPM wouldn’t be inaudible.

   At the time of this review the C850 Gold power supply unit by NZXT retails for USD142.04 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 121.57Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) so it’s priced just a tad higher than what I was hoping for. Still, you always get what you pay for and this is a fully modular 80 Plus Gold model manufactured by Seasonic and covered by a 10-year limited warranty and so it goes without saying that it deserves the Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Very Good Rail Stability
- 80 Plus Gold Certified
- Fully Modular (Future Proof)
- Electrical Protections
- 10 Year Limited Warranty

CONS

- Noisy At Over 80% Capacity