Corsair RM850e
850W · 80+ Gold · 12VHPWR
Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2
750 W · Gold
Corsair RM850e takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair RM850e lands at 89 and Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 at 82. That puts Corsair RM850e ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Corsair RM850e if…
- ✓Sub-$150 12VHPWR-ready PSU
- ✓80+ Gold + Cybenetics Gold
- ✓7-year warranty
Pick Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEfficiency
Corsair RM850eCompared on the efficiency sub-score
Corsair RM850e leads on efficiency (92 vs 82).
Value for money
Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 more score per dollar ($99 vs $139).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Corsair RM850e | Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 850W | 750 W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Gold | Gold |
| Cooling | 120 mm rifle-bearing fan | — |
| Modular | Fully modular | — |
| 12VHPWR | 1× 600W native | — |
| Warranty | 7 years | — |
Corsair RM850e
- +Sub-$150 12VHPWR-ready PSU
- +80+ Gold + Cybenetics Gold
- +7-year warranty
- −Single-rail design (mostly fine)
- −Cables ribbon-flat (some prefer round)
- −No iCUE Link
Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
FAQ: Corsair RM850e vs Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2
Which is better, Corsair RM850e or Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2? +
Corsair RM850e scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Corsair RM850e worth the price? +
At $139, Corsair RM850e delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in value.
Is Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 worth the price? +
At $99, Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in noise.
Does Corsair RM850e or Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for efficiency, Corsair RM850e or Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2? +
Corsair RM850e — leads on efficiency (92 vs 82). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.
Which is the better value, Corsair RM850e or Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2? +
Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V2 — more score per dollar ($99 vs $139). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.