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Cooler Master V850 SFX Gold (ATX 3.0)

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Cooler Master V850 SFX Gold (ATX 3.0)

An SFX 850W Gold unit with a 90-degree 12VHPWR connector built to ease cable routing in cramped ITX cases. It's purpose-made for small-form-factor builds where the angled connector and SFX footprint earn their keep. In a standard ATX case the SFX premium buys you nothing, so full-size builders should choose a cheaper ATX unit instead.

Scores

Breakdown
Overall71±3

Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions.

Beginner Friendliness67
Compatibility72
Confidence82
Pro Readiness64
Upgrade Path73
Value62

The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.

How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.

Specifications

SpecValueVerification
wattage850Sourced
efficiency80plus GoldSourced
modularfullSourced
pcie5 12vhpwryesSourced

4/4 detail specs sourced. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.

Verdict

Best for

  • SFX 850W with a 90-degree 12VHPWR — kind to cramped ITX cable routing

Who should skip this

  • Standard ATX cases (SFX premium buys nothing there)

Where to buy

List price $170

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Standards

Form factors & standards — interchangeable across compatible builds, not a platform lock-in.

Mini-ITX (compatible)PCIe 5.0 (native)

Compatibility

Built around Mini-ITX, PCIe 5.0. Make sure the rest of your build uses the same platform before you buy — mismatched sockets, mounts or standards are the most common return reason. Check it in the builder →

Upgrade path

A solid enthusiast pick that carries into higher-tier setups as your needs grow.