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EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G7 vs NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) is cheaper at $144.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G7 or NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1)?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) is the cheaper at $144.99.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G7 NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1)
US price $239.99 MSRP at launch $144.99 MSRP, black model
BrandEVGANZXT
Released2022-062024-06
Wattage (W) 1000 850
Efficiency rating 80plus_gold 80plus_gold
Modular full full
Atx version ATX 2.4 ATX 3.1
Pcie 5 12vhpwr No Yes
Fan size (mm) 120 135
Warranty years 10 10
Release year 2022 2024

Sources — EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G7: evga.com (verified 2026-06-19). NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1): nzxt.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G7 and NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Wattage (W): EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G7 1000 vs NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) 850
  • Atx version: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G7 ATX 2.4 vs NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) ATX 3.1
  • Pcie 5 12vhpwr: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G7 false vs NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) true
  • Fan size (mm): EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G7 120 vs NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) 135

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G7

One whitelisted lab review (Tom's Hardware, by Aris Mpitziopoulos) covers this exact model. Across its six-page bench test, the reviewer rates the 1000 G7 among the best 1000W units and the smallest 1000W ATX PSU, with high measured efficiency (Cybenetics Platinum, peaking above 92% at mid load), tight load regulation and excellent 12V transient response, but noisier at full load than the Corsair RM1000x. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)

Praised: Top-tier overall performance and high measured efficiency (Cybenetics Platinum), peaking above 92% at mid load; Smallest 1000W ATX PSU with compact 130mm depth and high build quality (Rubycon/Chemi-Con caps, FDB fan); Tight load regulation and excellent 12V transient response.

Flagged: Higher noise output than the Corsair RM1000x due to the small fan and overpopulated PCB (47.5 dB(A) at full load); High inrush currents at both tested input voltages; No PCIe 5.0 / ATX 3.0 (12+4 pin) connectors.

NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1)

No sourced tester review yet.

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