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Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3
The current Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
Works well for: Gaming PC
Trade-offs: Current price sits $10 above the strong-value threshold (~$135)
- Rated output
- 850 W
- 80 PLUS rating
- 80 PLUS Gold
- Size
- ATX
- Modularity
- Fully modular
- ATX standard
- ATX 3.1
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: LowAt $145 the Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 is priced in line with its $145 representative market level. Only one retailer currently backs that price, so the level is a single data point rather than a market.
Limited market: only one retailer currently has a verified offer, so treat this price as a single data point.
Prices & availability
Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
1 tracked offers · 1 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 | Newegg | New | $145 | 77 | 2026-10-16 | View offer → |
| Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3Multiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#43 of 77 graded Power supplies
- #40 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GF A3 Gold 850W 52
- #41 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower SFX Platinum 850W 52
- #42 CorsairCorsair RM850x 52
- #43 Cooler MasterCooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 52
- #44 Cooler MasterCooler Master V850 SFX Gold 52
- #45 be quiet!be quiet! Dark Power 14 850W 52
- #46 ASRockASRock PRO-750G 45
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#38 of 77 currently priced Power supplies
- #35 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower SFX Platinum 1000W 77
- #36 CorsairCorsair RM850e White 77
- #37 NZXTNZXT C750 Gold Core 77
- #38 Cooler MasterCooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 77
- #39 MSIMSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5 77
- #40 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GT 1200W 76
- #41 ASRockASRock Challenger CL-650G 76
Performance Gaming PC
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#43 of 77 graded Power supplies
- #40 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GF A3 Gold 850W 52
- #41 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower SFX Platinum 850W 52
- #42 CorsairCorsair RM850x 52
- #43 Cooler MasterCooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 52
- #44 Cooler MasterCooler Master V850 SFX Gold 52
- #45 be quiet!be quiet! Dark Power 14 850W 52
- #46 ASRockASRock PRO-750G 45
Value Gaming PC
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#39 of 77 currently priced Power supplies
- #36 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower SFX Platinum 1000W 79
- #37 be quiet!be quiet! POWER ZONE 2 1200W 78
- #38 NZXTNZXT C750 Gold Core 78
- #39 Cooler MasterCooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 78
- #40 MSIMSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5 77
- #41 CorsairCorsair CX750M ATX 3.1 76
- #42 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GT Snow 1200W 76
Performance High-end GPU
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#43 of 77 graded Power supplies
- #40 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GF A3 Gold 850W 52
- #41 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower SFX Platinum 850W 52
- #42 CorsairCorsair RM850x 52
- #43 Cooler MasterCooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 52
- #44 Cooler MasterCooler Master V850 SFX Gold 52
- #45 be quiet!be quiet! Dark Power 14 850W 52
- #46 ASRockASRock PRO-750G 45
Value High-end GPU
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#34 of 77 currently priced Power supplies
- #31 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower SFX Platinum 850W 77
- #32 ASUSASUS ROG Strix 1000W Platinum 76
- #33 CorsairCorsair HX1000i 76
- #34 Cooler MasterCooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 76
- #35 NZXTNZXT C850 Gold Core 75
- #36 Cooler MasterCooler Master MWE Gold 750 V3 75
- #37 CorsairCorsair RM750e White 74
Performance Small form factor
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#43 of 77 graded Power supplies
- #40 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GF A3 Gold 850W 52
- #41 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower SFX Platinum 850W 52
- #42 CorsairCorsair RM850x 52
- #43 Cooler MasterCooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 52
- #44 Cooler MasterCooler Master V850 SFX Gold 52
- #45 be quiet!be quiet! Dark Power 14 850W 52
- #46 ASRockASRock PRO-750G 45
Value Small form factor
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#39 of 77 currently priced Power supplies
- #36 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GT Snow 1200W 30
- #37 CorsairCorsair RM850x 30
- #38 NZXTNZXT C750 Gold Core 29
- #39 Cooler MasterCooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 29
- #40 CorsairCorsair RM1000x ATX 3.1 28
- #41 be quiet!be quiet! Pure Power 12 850W 28
- #42 be quiet!be quiet! Pure Power 12 750W 28
Performance Workstation
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#44 of 77 graded Power supplies
- #41 CorsairCorsair RM850e White 67
- #42 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GF A3 Gold 850W 67
- #43 CorsairCorsair RM850x 67
- #44 Cooler MasterCooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 67
- #45 Cooler MasterCooler Master V850 SFX Gold 67
- #46 ASRockASRock PRO-750G 67
- #47 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GF A3 Gold 750W 67
Value Workstation
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#34 of 77 currently priced Power supplies
- #31 CorsairCorsair RM850x 79
- #32 Cooler MasterCooler Master MWE Gold 750 V3 78
- #33 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower SFX Platinum 850W 78
- #34 Cooler MasterCooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 78
- #35 CorsairCorsair RM750x 78
- #36 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower SFX Platinum 750W 75
- #37 CorsairCorsair RM750e White 72
These ladders follow the preset scenario shown above. Your own weights re-score this product, not the whole field.
What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value77 | Higher capability NZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1 93 +41% capability · -14% price | Higher Value with current priorities Phanteks AMP GH 850W Black 100 +0% capability · -41% price |
| Gaming PCScenario capability | GradeS Value78 | Higher capability NZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1 S 93 +41% capability · -14% price | Higher Value with current priorities Phanteks AMP GH 850W Black S 99 +0% capability · -41% price |
| High-end GPUScenario capability | GradeB Value76 | Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities NZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1 S 100 +41% capability · -14% price | |
| Small form factorScenario capability | GradeF Value29 | Higher capability NZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1 F 35 +41% capability · -14% price | Higher Value with current priorities Thermaltake Toughpower SFX Platinum 850W S 100 +0% capability · -10% price |
| Workstation & 24/7Scenario capability | GradeB Value78 | Higher capability be quiet! POWER ZONE 2 750W B 99 +25% capability · -31% price | Higher Value with current priorities NZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1 B 100 +0% capability · -14% price |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
Compare these grades with the full tier list
Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming PC is your main prioritygraded S for Gaming PC on the same rubric as the tier list
- Strong-value threshold: ~$135$135 is where Relative Value reaches 80 with Balanced priorities, in the 2026-10-10–2026-10-17 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Current price sits $10 above the strong-value threshold (~$135)cheapest tracked $145 against a $135 calculated threshold with Balanced priorities
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelPhanteks AMP GH 850W Black holds Relative Value 100 against its 77 with Balanced priorities, at $85
- Small form factor is what you actually need it forit grades only F there
Works well if
- Gaming PC is your main prioritygraded S for Gaming PC on the same rubric as the tier list
- Strong-value threshold: ~$137$137 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Gaming PC, in the 2026-10-10–2026-10-17 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Current price sits $8 above the strong-value threshold (~$137)cheapest tracked $145 against a $137 calculated threshold for Gaming PC
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelPhanteks AMP GH 850W Black holds Relative Value 99 against its 78 for Gaming PC, at $85
- Small form factor is what you actually need it forit grades only F there
Works well if
- High-end GPU is your main prioritygraded B for High-end GPU on the same rubric as the tier list
- Strong-value threshold: ~$125$125 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for High-end GPU, in the 2026-10-10–2026-10-17 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Current price sits $20 above the strong-value threshold (~$125)cheapest tracked $145 against a $125 calculated threshold for High-end GPU
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelNZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1 holds Relative Value 100 against its 76 for High-end GPU, at $125
- Small form factor is what you actually need it forit grades only F there
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Small form factor is not actually your main job — Gaming PC isit grades F for Small form factor, but S for Gaming PC
Consider other options if
- Small form factor is what you actually need it forit grades F there; NZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1 grades F at $125
- You want strong value for Small form factor specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Small form factor per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelThermaltake Toughpower SFX Platinum 850W holds Relative Value 100 against its 29 for Small form factor, at $130
Works well if
- Workstation is your main prioritygraded B for Workstation on the same rubric as the tier list
- Strong-value threshold: ~$136$136 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Workstation, in the 2026-10-10–2026-10-17 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Current price sits $9 above the strong-value threshold (~$136)cheapest tracked $145 against a $136 calculated threshold for Workstation
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelNZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1 holds Relative Value 100 against its 78 for Workstation, at $125
- Small form factor is what you actually need it forit grades only F there
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
Similar options to the Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3
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Chosen for High-end GPU
Chosen for Small form factor
Chosen for Workstation
Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.
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Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Power / Interface
- Rated output
- 850 W
- +12 V output
- 849.6 W
- 80 PLUS rating
- 80 PLUS Gold
- ATX standard
- ATX 3.1
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Warranty
- Warranty
- 10 years
- Manufacturer part number
- MPX-8503-AFAG-2BUV
Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.
Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-10-10–2026-10-17
What to check in your build
A case that takes ATX power supplies
The size is set by the case: ATX cases take ATX units, small cases take SFX (some also SFX-L).
160 mm of power-supply bay, plus room for the cables
Case makers list the longest power supply the bay takes; modular cables need extra space behind the unit.
Found an error? Report this specification Email the field, corrected value and an optional source.
Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #43 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is rated output 850. Phanteks AMP GH 850W Black currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 offers S-grade capability for Gaming PC. It ranks #43 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is rated output 850. Phanteks AMP GH 850W Black currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 offers B-grade capability for High-end GPU. It ranks #43 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is rated output 850. Phanteks AMP GH 850W Black currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 offers F-grade capability for Small form factor. It ranks #43 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is rated output 850. The F grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 offers B-grade capability for Workstation. It ranks #44 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is rated output 850. Phanteks AMP GH 850W Black currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?
Amazon is shown as a discovery link when we do not have a permitted verified price snapshot. It is excluded from price comparisons, rankings and Relative Value until a compliant tracked price exists.
Useful links & sources
offer frame 2026-10-10–2026-10-17 · formula psu-value-v1 · facts facts-2026-10-17 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.