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NZXT C850 Gold — 850 W · Gold
NZXT

NZXT C850 Gold

850 W · Gold

85
/ 100
From $149
VS
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT wins by 1
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT — 1300 W · Gold
EVGA

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT

1300 W · Gold

86
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict

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

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

Pick NZXT C850 Gold 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

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).

NZXT C850 Gold 85
vs
86 EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

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

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

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: NZXT C850 Gold vs EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT

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

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

Is NZXT C850 Gold worth the price? +

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

Is EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT worth the price? +

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

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

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