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NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1): price, specs & release date

NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1), released 2024-06. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: nzxt.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark51/100#7 of 12 in class

The NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) is listed at $144.99 on nzxt.com as of 2026-06-27, #4 cheapest of 12 power supplies (median $165); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 51/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 12 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest power supplies: Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 — $109.99

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Is the NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) a good buy?

At $145, the NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) is #4 cheapest of the 12 power supplies we track, where the median is $165. On the spec sheet, its wattage of 850 W is the lowest of the 12, its release year of 2024 is the highest of the 12, and its fan size of 135 mm is at the median of the 12. By release date, it is among the newer of the 12 we date.

Specifications

Price (US)$144.99 MSRP, black model
BrandNZXT
Released2024-06
Wattage (W)850
Efficiency rating80plus_gold
Modularfull
Atx versionATX 3.1
Pcie 5 12vhpwrYes
Fan size (mm)135
Warranty years10

Source: nzxt.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by amazon.com. NZXT official product page confirms 850 W, 80 PLUS Gold, fully modular, ATX 3.1, 12V-2x6 connector (up to 600 W), 135 mm FDB fan, Zero Fan Mode, 10-year warranty. $144.99 MSRP (current retail/Newegg list often $199.99 for the full kit). Amazon listing and 2024 coverage corroborate 2024 launch (white edition late Sep 2024).

Is the NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) worth it vs cheaper power supplies?

NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) against its closest cheaper and pricier power supplies on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked

ProductPriceWattage (W)Efficiency ratingModularAtx versionPcie 5 12vhpwr
NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) this$144.9985080plus_goldfullATX 3.1Yes
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W$134.985080plus_goldfullATX 3.0Yes
Seasonic Focus GX-850 (V4)$149.9985080plus_goldfullATX 3.1Yes

Frequently asked questions

How much does the NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) cost?

The NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) has a US price of $144.99 (MSRP, black model), as of 2026-06-19.

How does the NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) compare on price?

At $145, the NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) is #4 cheapest of the 12 power supplies we track, where the median is $165.

When was the NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) released?

The NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) was released 2024-06.

What are the NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1)'s key specs?

NZXT C850 Gold (ATX 3.1) (NZXT): wattage w 850, efficiency rating 80plus_gold, modular full, atx version ATX 3.1, pcie 5 12vhpwr Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Price of record: $144.99 at nzxt.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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