Testseek.com have collected 23 expert reviews of the XFX Black Edition Modular 850W and the average rating is 71%. Scroll down and see all reviews for XFX Black Edition Modular 850W.
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23 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: Power supplies have always been a vital part of a computer system. Without them you won't be doing anything and thankfully users are being lectured about their importance. Back in the day systems didn't require massive amounts of power and if they did you...
Good total power efficiency, Meets manufacturer's performance specifications, Good standby efficiency
Higher decibel noise than other PSUs in its class, Output cables were quite warm at peak load levels, Higher voltage noise than other PSUs in its class
A quality PSU is an absolute must-have requirement for a high-quality system. You may change a hard-drive in six months and the CPU after a year, but a decent PSU should last many years - delivering steady, smooth voltage with the minimum of fuss.Addit...
XFX’s first PSU certainly is a high quality product with exceptional overall performance. It will be hard to find a unit able to deliver better electrical efficiency than the Black Edition close to its power class. Choosing Seasonic as their OEM was...
Our only complaint lies with the heatsinks of this unit. XFX balanced the thermal and acoustics performance very well, but by simply using better heatsinks they could easily make this unit operate quietly even up to 80-90% load. It is a minor point how...
XFX certainly have made a very impressive entry into the PSU sector. The Black Edition 850W unit not only provides outstanding overall performance but at the same time it also is very well designed and aesthetically impressive - this will appeal to mod...
Build Quality, Modular, Excellent Voltage Regulation, Price, Design (For Some)
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Although this is the first attempt by XFX in the PSU market the 850W Black Edition model is really amongst the best 850W models i have ever reviewed. Of course this is largely thanks to the Seasonic people who are really responsible for it bu...
Abstract: Taking to PSU production, XFX chose an experienced maker and did some good design work. The XPS-850-BES is a competitive product that can appeal to the customer with its original exterior, rich selection of connectors and good characteristics such as very quiet operation at low and medium loads.
Abstract: The most questionable value in the bunch is Enermax's Revolution85+. With a $220 street price, you're looking at about a $30 premium over the XFX Black Edition. Granted, I think Enermax has a little more going on under the hood with support for..
The XFX Black Edition 850W power supply is an excellent unit that makes for an excellent freshman offering. The Black Edition maintains the excellent voltage regulation and efficiency of the M12D-850 it is based on and then one ups it in the DC Output ...
