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NZXT C850 Gold Core
The current NZXT C850 Gold Core price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
Works well for: Gaming PC
Trade-offs: Value for money matters more to you than this exact model
- 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 $110 the NZXT C850 Gold Core is priced in line with its $110 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
NZXT C850 Gold Core: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZXT C850 Gold Core | Newegg | New | $110 | 83 | 2026-10-16 | View offer → |
| NZXT C850 Gold CoreMultiple 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.
#36 of 77 graded Power supplies
- #33 PhanteksPhanteks AMP GH 850W White 52
- #34 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GT Snow 850W 52
- #35 be quiet!be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 52
- #36 NZXTNZXT C850 Gold Core 52
- #37 NZXTNZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1 52
- #38 CorsairCorsair RM850e White 52
- #39 be quiet!be quiet! POWER ZONE 2 850W 52
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#21 of 77 currently priced Power supplies
- #18 NZXTNZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1 86
- #19 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GT 850W ATX 3.1 86
- #20 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GT Snow 1000W 85
- #21 NZXTNZXT C850 Gold Core 83
- #22 Cooler MasterCooler Master MWE Gold 750 V3 83
- #23 be quiet!be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W 82
- #24 CorsairCorsair RM750x 82
Performance Gaming PC
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#36 of 77 graded Power supplies
- #33 PhanteksPhanteks AMP GH 850W White 52
- #34 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GT Snow 850W 52
- #35 be quiet!be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 52
- #36 NZXTNZXT C850 Gold Core 52
- #37 NZXTNZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1 52
- #38 CorsairCorsair RM850e White 52
- #39 be quiet!be quiet! POWER ZONE 2 850W 52
Value Gaming PC
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#20 of 77 currently priced Power supplies
- #17 be quiet!be quiet! Pure Power 12 850W 85
- #18 be quiet!be quiet! Pure Power 12 750W 85
- #19 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GF A3 Gold 750W 85
- #20 NZXTNZXT C850 Gold Core 84
- #21 be quiet!be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W 83
- #22 Cooler MasterCooler Master MWE Gold 750 V3 83
- #23 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GT Snow 750W 83
Performance High-end GPU
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#36 of 77 graded Power supplies
- #33 PhanteksPhanteks AMP GH 850W White 52
- #34 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GT Snow 850W 52
- #35 be quiet!be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 52
- #36 NZXTNZXT C850 Gold Core 52
- #37 NZXTNZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1 52
- #38 CorsairCorsair RM850e White 52
- #39 be quiet!be quiet! POWER ZONE 2 850W 52
Value High-end GPU
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#35 of 77 currently priced Power supplies
- #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
- #38 CorsairCorsair RM750x 74
Performance Small form factor
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#36 of 77 graded Power supplies
- #33 PhanteksPhanteks AMP GH 850W White 52
- #34 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GT Snow 850W 52
- #35 be quiet!be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 52
- #36 NZXTNZXT C850 Gold Core 52
- #37 NZXTNZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1 52
- #38 CorsairCorsair RM850e White 52
- #39 be quiet!be quiet! POWER ZONE 2 850W 52
Value Small form factor
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#23 of 77 currently priced Power supplies
- #20 be quiet!be quiet! POWER ZONE 2 850W 33
- #21 ASRockASRock PRO-650G 32
- #22 NZXTNZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1 32
- #23 NZXTNZXT C850 Gold Core 31
- #24 be quiet!be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W 31
- #25 MSIMSI PRO A1000PL PCIE5 31
- #26 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GT 1200W 31
Performance Workstation
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#39 of 77 graded Power supplies
- #36 PhanteksPhanteks AMP GH 850W White 67
- #37 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GT Snow 850W 67
- #38 be quiet!be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 67
- #39 NZXTNZXT C850 Gold Core 67
- #40 NZXTNZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1 67
- #41 CorsairCorsair RM850e White 67
- #42 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GF A3 Gold 850W 67
Value Workstation
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#39 of 77 currently priced Power supplies
- #36 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower SFX Platinum 750W 75
- #37 CorsairCorsair RM750e White 72
- #38 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GF A3 Gold 750W 72
- #39 NZXTNZXT C850 Gold Core 72
- #40 ASUSASUS TUF Gaming 1000W Gold 70
- #41 CorsairCorsair RM850e White 68
- #42 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GT Snow 1000W 68
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 Value83 | 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 · -23% price |
| Gaming PCScenario capability | GradeS Value84 | 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 · -23% price |
| High-end GPUScenario capability | GradeB Value75 | Higher capability NZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1 S 100 +41% capability · +14% price | Higher Value with current priorities Phanteks AMP GH 850W Black B 86 +0% capability · -23% price |
| Small form factorScenario capability | GradeF Value31 | Higher capability NZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1 F 35 +41% capability · +14% price | Higher Value with current priorities Phanteks AMP GH 850W Black F 37 +0% capability · -23% price |
| Workstation & 24/7Scenario capability | GradeB Value72 | Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities be quiet! POWER ZONE 2 750W B 99 +25% capability · -9% 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
- Today's price already clears the strong-value markcheapest tracked $110 against a $117 threshold with Balanced priorities
Consider other options if
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelPhanteks AMP GH 850W Black holds Relative Value 100 against its 83 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
- Today's price already clears the strong-value markcheapest tracked $110 against a $120 threshold for Gaming PC
Consider other options if
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelPhanteks AMP GH 850W Black holds Relative Value 99 against its 84 for Gaming PC, at $85
- Small form factor is what you actually need it forit grades only F there
- You need more Rated output than 850 Wthis product is fixed at 850 W; NZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1 offers 1200 W inside the same budget
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: ~$92$92 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 $18 above the strong-value threshold (~$92)cheapest tracked $110 against a $92 calculated threshold for High-end GPU
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelPhanteks AMP GH 850W Black holds Relative Value 86 against its 75 for High-end GPU, at $85
- 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 modelPhanteks AMP GH 850W Black holds Relative Value 37 against its 31 for Small form factor, at $85
Works well if
- Workstation is your main prioritygraded B for Workstation on the same rubric as the tier list
- Strong-value threshold: ~$83$83 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 $27 above the strong-value threshold (~$83)cheapest tracked $110 against a $83 calculated threshold for Workstation
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelbe quiet! POWER ZONE 2 750W holds Relative Value 99 against its 72 for Workstation, at $100
- 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 NZXT C850 Gold Core
Chosen for Balanced
Chosen for Gaming PC
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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Capability differences are expressed as tiers and index points, not as benchmark percentages we did not measure.
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
- 850 W
- 80 PLUS rating
- 80 PLUS Gold
- ATX standard
- ATX 3.1
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Warranty
- Warranty
- 7 years
- Manufacturer part number
- PA-8G3BB-US
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).
150 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
NZXT C850 Gold Core offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #36 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.
NZXT C850 Gold Core offers S-grade capability for Gaming PC. It ranks #36 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.
NZXT C850 Gold Core offers B-grade capability for High-end GPU. It ranks #36 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.
NZXT C850 Gold Core offers F-grade capability for Small form factor. It ranks #36 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.
NZXT C850 Gold Core offers B-grade capability for Workstation. It ranks #39 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.