Thermaltake · Updated June 2026
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W: price, specs & release date
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W, released 2022. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: thermaltakeusa.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W is listed at $129.99 on thermaltakeusa.com as of 2026-06-27, #2 cheapest of 12 power supplies (median $165); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 43/100 pay-blind standing, #11 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
- Best for Good build quality on a high-quality CWT CSZ platform; One of the first 850W units with ATX 3.0, PCIe 5.0 and a 12VHPWR connector.
- Skip if Overall/normal-load efficiency is low, below the 88% it should hit is a dealbreaker.
Is the Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W a good buy?
At $130, the Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W is #2 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 2022 is below the median of the 12, and its fan size of 135 mm is at the median of the 12.
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One independent lab measured this product across 8 physical metrics — peak efficiency, efficiency at 100%, efficiency at 2% and 5 more. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.
peak efficiency · efficiency at 100% · efficiency at 2% · noise · speed · hold-up time · pwr_ok signal hold-up · max dc output
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W
Based on one whitelisted lab test (Tom's Hardware). Aris Mpitziopoulos rates the GF3 850W a well-built early ATX 3.0/PCIe 5.0 unit on a CWT CSZ platform, quiet and efficient at light loads, but with sub-88% normal-load efficiency, sub-16ms PWR_OK hold-up, high-load noise exceeding 50 dBA, and overall performance trailing the Corsair RM850x and EVGA 850 G7.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2022-11-16
Tested by Tom's Hardware
Consistently praised
- Good build quality on a high-quality CWT CSZ platform
- One of the first 850W units with ATX 3.0, PCIe 5.0 and a 12VHPWR connector
- Quiet under normal operating temperatures (average noise below 30 dBA)
- High efficiency at light and super-light loads
- Delivers 110% of rated capacity at high temps without issue; 10-year warranty
Commonly flagged
- Overall/normal-load efficiency is low, below the 88% it should hit
- PWR_OK signal hold-up time falls below the 16ms ATX minimum
- Noisy under high load at high temps, exceeding 50 dBA
- Overall performance trails the Corsair RM850x and EVGA 850 G7
Where reviewers disagree Only one whitelisted tester (Tom's Hardware) published a hands-on lab review of this exact model, so no cross-source disagreement can be assessed; the verdict is single-source.
The sources (1)
Peak efficiency (115V, 40% load): 90.256% · Efficiency at 100% load (115V): 86.454% · Efficiency at 2% (10W) load, 115V: 74.57% · PSU noise at 100% load: 47.1 dB[A] · PSU noise at 110% load: 50.1 dB[A] · Fan speed at 100% load: 1684 RPM · Hold-up time: longer than 17 ms · PWR_OK signal hold-up time: lower than 16 ms · Max DC output sustained at 110% load: 934.602 W
The Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W is one of the first ATX 3.0 and PCIe 5.0-ready PSUs, with decent performance and quiet operation at normal operating conditions.
Average efficiency should be higher, above 88%, at least.
The hold-up time is longer than 17 ms, but the power ok signal's hold-up time is lower than 16ms, which is the minimum that the ATX spec requires.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $129.99 Official MSRP (2026 ATX 3.1 version, PS-TPD-0850FNFAGU-4) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Thermaltake |
| Released | 2022 |
| Wattage (W) | 850 |
| Efficiency rating | 80plus_gold |
| Modular | full |
| Atx version | ATX 3.1 |
| Pcie 5 12vhpwr | Yes |
| Fan size (mm) | 135 |
| Warranty years | 10 |
Source: thermaltakeusa.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by tomshardware.com. Thermaltake USA official page confirms $129.99 MSRP, 850 W, 80 PLUS Gold, fully modular, ATX 3.1 (native 12+4-pin PCIe Gen5.1 / 12V-2x6 connector), 135 mm (13.5 cm) fluid-bearing fan, 10-year warranty. Tom's Hardware review confirms original ATX 3.0 launch (announced Sep 2022). Newegg lists current SKU as ATX 3.1; street price often ~$109.99 but $129.99 is the official MSRP per methodology.
Is the Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W worth it vs cheaper power supplies?
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W against its closest cheaper and pricier power supplies on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Wattage (W) | Efficiency rating | Modular | Atx version | Pcie 5 12vhpwr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W this | $129.99 | 850 | 80plus_gold | full | ATX 3.1 | Yes |
| Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 | $109.99 | 850 | 80plus_gold | full | ATX 2.4 | No |
| be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W | $134.9 | 850 | 80plus_gold | full | ATX 3.0 | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W?
Based on one whitelisted lab test (Tom's Hardware). Aris Mpitziopoulos rates the GF3 850W a well-built early ATX 3.0/PCIe 5.0 unit on a CWT CSZ platform, quiet and efficient at light loads, but with sub-88% normal-load efficiency, sub-16ms PWR_OK hold-up, high-load noise exceeding 50 dBA, and overall performance trailing the Corsair RM850x and EVGA 850 G7. Praised: Good build quality on a high-quality CWT CSZ platform; One of the first 850W units with ATX 3.0, PCIe 5.0 and a 12VHPWR connector; Quiet under normal operating temperatures (average noise below 30 dBA); High efficiency at light and super-light loads; Delivers 110% of rated capacity at high temps without issue; 10-year warranty. Flagged: Overall/normal-load efficiency is low, below the 88% it should hit; PWR_OK signal hold-up time falls below the 16ms ATX minimum; Noisy under high load at high temps, exceeding 50 dBA; Overall performance trails the Corsair RM850x and EVGA 850 G7; High inrush current with 230V input. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W cost?
The Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W has a US price of $129.99 (Official MSRP (2026 ATX 3.1 version, PS-TPD-0850FNFAGU-4)), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W compare on price?
At $130, the Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W is #2 cheapest of the 12 power supplies we track, where the median is $165.
When was the Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W released?
The Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W was released 2022.
What are the Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W's key specs?
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W (Thermaltake): 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: $129.99 at thermaltakeusa.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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