Corsair HX 850 Watt Gold PSU review - Product Showcase

So then, here we have the packaging so you know what to look for in the stores. The PSU inside is packaged nicely and protected in a carton. Ours however is an early sample, so packaging might change a bit really. The HX850 Gold is an update to the HX850 (obviously), with the main changes being an increase in efficiency to 80 PLUS Gold, and lower noise. Like the GS800, it’s fanless to 20% load, which is a really nice feature we think.

The PSU and cables all come in a carton packaging protected with plastic. The PSU is protected by a cloth pouch and the modular cables can be found in a pouch as well.

Delivered with the PSU are the simple basics like power cable, manual and screws. As stated, this is a modular model. So you will receive plenty of cables. We'll sort them out on the next page though as we need to tell a tale or two about them.

After unpacking, not a dent, scratch or smudge was on the unit. I like it, the PSU breathes this stylish matte dark finish with a black/blue theme. The PSU is ready for all current CPU & GPU generations and offers high capacity on its single +12V rail which is great for multi-GPU graphics solutions or really high end graphics cards.

At the front and top side we spot a honeycomb air vent; it allows for optimal airflow running through the PSU, cooling down its components and keeping them nicely efficient. Also, obviously we spot the power connector and the on/off switch.