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EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT — 1300 W · Gold
EVGA

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT

1300 W · Gold

86
/ 100
From $229
VS
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT wins by 1
NZXT C850 Gold — 850 W · Gold
NZXT

NZXT C850 Gold

850 W · Gold

85
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT lands at 86 and NZXT C850 Gold at 85. That puts EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT if…

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

Pick NZXT C850 Gold 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

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.

Efficiency

Tie

Compared on the efficiency sub-score

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

Value for money

NZXT C850 Gold

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

NZXT C850 Gold more score per dollar ($149 vs $229).

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT 86
vs
85 NZXT C850 Gold

Score breakdown

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
86
efficiency 86
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
NZXT C850 Gold
85
efficiency 85
noise 86
cables 86
value 84

Specs side-by-side

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT versus NZXT C850 Gold — full spec comparison
Spec EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT NZXT C850 Gold
Wattage
1300 W
850 W
Efficiency
Gold
Gold

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

NZXT C850 Gold

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: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT vs NZXT C850 Gold

Which is better, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT or NZXT C850 Gold? +

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT worth the price? +

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

Is NZXT C850 Gold worth the price? +

At $149, NZXT C850 Gold delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in noise.

Does EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT or NZXT C850 Gold 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 the better value, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT or NZXT C850 Gold? +

NZXT C850 Gold — more score per dollar ($149 vs $229). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.