Corsair TX850M 80 Plus Gold Power Supply Review

Peter Donnell / 7 years ago

Final Thoughts

Pricing

The Corsair TX850M 80 Plus Gold Semi Modular Power Supply is currently priced at £123.95. That’s an interesting price, as it does put it in line with some rival hardware that costs about the same. Some other units for the same price offer fully modular cables, some even offer a longer warranty. However, for an 80 Plus Gold unit, with a 7-year warranty, it’s not like you’re missing out. Some units may be fully modular, but unless you’re custom braiding call cables, does it really matter that two cables are hard-wired? Not really.

Conclusion

With such a strong reputation in the system building market already, we know for sure that the TX850M is a sure-fire hit for Corsair. It’s priced about right, it delivers massive amounts of power and ticks all the right performance boxes. Personally, I think the brand name alone is enough for this PSU to sell well. Of course, those interested in the more technical aspects will find enough to appreciated.

Huge Amounts of Power

The OPP performance was amazing, pulling well over a 1000W on an 850W unit is no bad thing. While I wouldn’t suggest running it over its rating for extended periods, it’s fine for a bit of extreme benchmarking and it’ll eat up those power spikes. However, should your system suddenly draw 1500W (unlikely), at least we know the OPP will kick in and shut the PSU off before something explodes; now that’s good peace of mind!

Good Efficiency is Like Money in Your Pocket

At the upper end of the 80 Plus Gold specification, and even stepping into the 80 Plus Platinum spec, the TXM is very efficient. That means when you take in power from the mains, it’s not wasting much power, and that can mean a nice saving on your electricity bill. While it’s not going to save you a fortune, keeping those bills down and being a green as possible is never a bad thing.

Ripple, Volts, and All Things Nice

With perfectly stable and consistent voltages on all rails, those seeking good overclocks will be happy to see the robust performance from the TXM. The ripple is nice and low too, sure the 12V rail is a little noisy compared to some other Corsair units, but it’s still more than good enough for the job.

Pros

Durable build quality
Stable voltages
Low ripple (3.3v/5v)
Fantastic OPP performance
Low RPM 140mm fan
Superb efficiency
Semi-modular cables
7 Year Warranty

Cons

None

Neutral

12v rail ripple could be improved but is far from a deal breaker
Design is a bit bland

“The market is very competitive, but the TX850M can certainly hold its own. Delivering impressive power output and stability, with fantastic efficiency to match. It’s sure to be a compliment to any system build.”