XPG Core Reactor II VE 850W 80 Plus Gold Power Supply Review

A Closer Look

Without a doubt, this is one cool-looking PSU, and while a power supply doesn’t leave much opportunity for aesthetics, the top fan mesh does look unique and interesting and is sure to appeal to those wanting their PC to look its best.

There’s a lot of ventilation here, which is good, and there’s a good quality large fan on the interior too, but no RGB, which I actually prefer anyway.

There’s a nice design on the side, with a stamped-in pattern of lines that match the overall aesthetic of the fan mesh. And, of course, it’s the same on the other side too.

When it comes to connectors, they’re all nicely spaced out and broken up into clearly labelled blocks, with the motherboard, peripherals, CPU/VGA and the 12VHPWR all easy enough to understand.

Finally, on the underside, you’ll find the usual rating sticker, should you ever need to remind yourself of the power limits of each rail.