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NZXT C850 Gold — 850 W · Gold
NZXT

NZXT C850 Gold

850 W · Gold

85
/ 100
From $149
VS
Seasonic Focus GX-850 wins by 3
Seasonic Focus GX-850 — 850 W · Gold
Seasonic

Seasonic Focus GX-850

850 W · Gold

88
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict

Seasonic Focus GX-850 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, NZXT C850 Gold lands at 85 and Seasonic Focus GX-850 at 88. That puts Seasonic Focus GX-850 ahead by 3 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 Seasonic Focus GX-850 if…

  • ✓Modular cabling on most
  • ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
  • ✓10-year warranty on many
NZXT C850 Gold 85
vs
88 Seasonic Focus GX-850

Score breakdown

NZXT C850 Gold
85
efficiency 85
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Seasonic Focus GX-850
88
efficiency 88
noise 86
cables 86
value 84

Specs side-by-side

NZXT C850 Gold versus Seasonic Focus GX-850 — full spec comparison
Spec NZXT C850 Gold Seasonic Focus GX-850
Wattage
850 W
850 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

Seasonic Focus GX-850

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 Seasonic Focus GX-850

Which is better, NZXT C850 Gold or Seasonic Focus GX-850? +

Seasonic Focus GX-850 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Seasonic Focus GX-850 worth the price? +

At $149, Seasonic Focus GX-850 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in efficiency.

Does NZXT C850 Gold or Seasonic Focus GX-850 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.