Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026

Best Power Supplies (2026)

12 power supplies compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.

The best overall power supply is Super Flower Leadex VII XG 1000W ($159.99). The best value power supply is Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 ($199.99). The cheapest is Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 at $109.99. 12 power supplies compared from $109.99 to $239.99 across 10 brands — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.

As of 2026-06-19

Cite this comparison Per The Front Desk Review, the cheapest power supplies is Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 at $109.99; across 12 models the median price is $164.99 ($109.99–$239.99), every figure sourced and dated, as of 2026-06-19. https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/power-supplies/

Our data Across the 12 power supplies we priced, the most expensive lists for 50% more than the best-specced one — Super Flower Leadex VII XG 1000W at $160 — so the premium mostly buys the badge, not better hardware. Premium Myth study, as of August 2026.

Which power supply should you buy?

Three buyer-intent picks from the algorithmic ranking below — no paid placement.

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices verified 2026-06-19; live price may differ.

Key takeaways

  • Lowest price: Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 at $109.99 (MSRP).
  • Typical price: from $109.99, median $164.99, up to $239.99 — across 12 priced.
  • Tracked: 12 products across 10 brands, current through 2026-06-19.
  • Compared on: Wattage (W), Efficiency rating, Modular, Atx version, Pcie 5 12vhpwr, Fan size (mm).

Best by the numbers

Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.

Top 3 by quality

An algorithmic overall ranking from the data on this page — value for money, spec strength, and recency. 100% data-driven, no paid placement.

  1. Super Flower Leadex VII XG 1000W Super Flower Leadex VII XG 1000W Quality score 98/100 Best value
  2. Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 Quality score 83/100 Most powerful
  3. ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Platinum ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Platinum Quality score 78/100 Newest

How we rank: Value 45% · Spec strength 35% · Recency 20%. Scores are computed only within this category from published specs and prices — never influenced by commissions or placement. Method & open data →

What to look for

How to read the comparison — what each key spec means and the range across these power supplies.

  • Wattage (W) — higher is better (this group: 850 to 1000).
  • Pcie 5 12vhpwr — a yes/no feature.

Comparison

US price = launch MSRP for the base configuration. Sourced per row.
#Power SuppliePriceWattage (W)Efficiency ratingModularAtx versionPcie 5 12vhpwrFan size (mm)SourceBuy
1 Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 $109.99 85080plus_goldfullATX 2.4false120 coolermaster.com Check price →
2 Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W 1 review $129.99 85080plus_goldfullATX 3.1true135 thermaltakeusa.com On Amazon →
3 be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W $134.9 85080plus_goldfullATX 3.0true120 bequiet.com On Amazon →
4 NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) $144.99 85080plus_goldfullATX 3.1true135 nzxt.com Check price →
5 Seasonic Focus GX-850 (V4) Seasonic Focus GX-850 (V4) $149.99 85080plus_goldfullATX 3.1true135 amazon.com Check price →
6 Super Flower Leadex VII XG 1000W Super Flower Leadex VII XG 1000W $159.99 100080plus_goldfullATX 3.1true140 newegg.com On Amazon →
7 Corsair RM850x (2024) Corsair RM850x (2024) $169.99 85080plus_goldfullATX 3.1true140 corsair.com On Amazon →
8 Corsair RM1000e (2023) Corsair RM1000e (2023) $179.99 100080plus_goldfullATX 3.1true120 corsair.com On Amazon →
9 MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5 MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5 1 review $199.99 100080plus_goldfullATX 3.1true135 newegg.com On Amazon →
10 Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 $199.99 100080plus_goldfullATX 3.0true135 newegg.com Check price →
11 ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Platinum ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Platinum 1 review $217.99 100080plus_platinumfullATX 3.1true135 amazon.com Check price →
12 EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G7 EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G7 1 review $239.99 100080plus_goldfullATX 2.4false120 evga.com On Amazon →

Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset. The “Buy” links go to Amazon; as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, and the live price may differ from the sourced figure shown.

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What is the cheapest power supply?

Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 is the cheapest at $109.99 (MSRP), as of 2026-06-19.

How much does power supplies cost?

Across the 12 power supplies with a published price, the median is $164.99, ranging from $109.99 to $239.99, as of 2026-06-19.

Which power supply is best by the numbers?

Lowest price: Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 ($109.99). Newest: Seasonic Focus GX-850 (V4) (2024-11). Highest wattage w: Corsair RM1000e (2023) (1000 wattage w).

How many power supplies are compared here?

12 power supplies across 10 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-19.

What is the best overall power supply?

Super Flower Leadex VII XG 1000W ($159.99) — Highest overall score (98/100) — the strongest balance of specs, value and recency in this group.

What is the best value power supply?

Seasonic Vertex GX-1000 ($199.99) — Most specification per dollar of any power supplies here at $199.99.

What is the most capable power supply?

ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Platinum ($217.99) — Leads this group on the measured specs — a premium pick at $217.99.

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