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Corsair RM850x Shift — 850 W · Gold
Corsair

Corsair RM850x Shift

850 W · Gold

90
/ 100
From $179
VS
Corsair RM850x Shift wins by 4
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT — 1300 W · Gold
EVGA

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT

1300 W · Gold

86
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict

Corsair RM850x Shift takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair RM850x Shift lands at 90 and EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT at 86. That puts Corsair RM850x Shift ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Corsair RM850x Shift if…

  • ✓Modular cabling on most
  • ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
  • ✓10-year warranty on many

Pick EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT if…

  • ✓Modular cabling on most
  • ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
  • ✓10-year warranty on many
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Efficiency

Corsair RM850x Shift

Compared on the efficiency sub-score

Corsair RM850x Shift leads on efficiency (90 vs 86).

Noise

Tie

Compared on the noise sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Cables

Tie

Compared on the cables sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Corsair RM850x Shift

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Corsair RM850x Shift more score per dollar ($179 vs $229).

Corsair RM850x Shift 90
vs
86 EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT

Score breakdown

Corsair RM850x Shift
90
efficiency 90
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
86
efficiency 86
noise 86
cables 86
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Corsair RM850x Shift versus EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT — full spec comparison
Spec Corsair RM850x Shift EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
Wattage
850 W
1300 W
Efficiency
Gold
Gold

Corsair RM850x Shift

Pros
  • +Modular cabling on most
  • +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
  • +10-year warranty on many
Cons
  • −Bulky on higher wattages
  • −Fan noise varies by load
  • −Cable length may not fit some cases

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT

Pros
  • +Modular cabling on most
  • +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
  • +10-year warranty on many
Cons
  • −Bulky on higher wattages
  • −Fan noise varies by load
  • −Cable length may not fit some cases

FAQ: Corsair RM850x Shift vs EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT

Which is better, Corsair RM850x Shift or EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT? +

Corsair RM850x Shift scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Corsair RM850x Shift worth the price? +

At $179, Corsair RM850x Shift delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in efficiency.

Is EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT worth the price? +

At $229, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in efficiency.

Does Corsair RM850x Shift or EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT 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 RM850x Shift or EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT? +

Corsair RM850x Shift — leads on efficiency (90 vs 86). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.

Which is the better value, Corsair RM850x Shift or EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT? +

Corsair RM850x Shift — more score per dollar ($179 vs $229). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.