In today’s PC building, a mid-range or high-end NVIDIA RTX graphics card requires a 12V-2x6 connector. Therefore, it is a good idea to invest in a PSU with ATX 3.0 and PCIe 5.0 standards. The GameMax GX850 PRO, with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, offers the necessary connectors for building with the latest PC components, particularly the recently released NVIDIA RTX 50 Series graphics cards. The GameMax GX850 PRO is on the cheaper end of fully modular 80PLUS-certified 850W PSUs available on the market today.
The PSU’s components are one reason it can be placed at a lower SRP: fewer components, lower cost. This is also the perfect time to explain why most brands have several 80PLUS Gold or 80PLUS Platinum models in their lineup with varying prices. The more expensive models tend to have more capacitors and/or premium components.
Japanese-brand capacitors from the likes of Rubycon, Nippon Chemi-Con and Nichicon are deemed first-tier or top-of-the-line. On the other hand, Chinese and Taiwanese capacitors from the likes of Teapo are deemed second-tier. PSUs that exclusively use first-tier capacitors would be more expensive to produce and thus would have a more premium price. Hence, some brands boast models for having “100% Japanese capacitors”, meaning all the capacitors (main, secondary, etc) used in the PSU are all from first-tier Japanese brands.
For the GX850 PRO, GameMax opted for a first-tier main capacitor from Nippon Chemi-Con and second-tier secondary capacitors from Teapo. Furthermore, The GX850 PRO only has one main capacitor. Capacitors work like filters that stabilize the voltage passing through them. For capacitors, it’s a case of “more is better” wherein premium PSUs could have as much as four large capacitors for primary voltage filtering. Having only one is not a red flag, the design can simply be improved by having more capacitors in a different configuration. Nevertheless, the PSU does pass the industry standards set by Intel, more expensive and premium models are simply superior when it comes to having tighter voltage regulation as well as smoother ripple and lower noise.
Priced at US$94.99 at the time of this writing, the GameMax GX850 PRO is quite a compelling option for PC builders on a budget. It comes in black and white models, which are ideal for colour-matching PC hardware now that white PC builds are popular. Its nearest competitor from a reputable brand appears to be the MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 priced at US$109.99 which only uses one primary capacitor but both primary and secondary capacitors are Taiwanese. If you want a white model, it’s even more expensive.
The GameMax GX850 PRO is backed with a 10-year warranty, the longest warranty coverage GameMax offers for its PSUs. That is comparable with what the top PSU brands offer regarding warranty coverage. The PSU features a Japanese primary capacitor. Depending on the region, it could come equipped with either a Nichicon or Nippon Chemi-Con Japanese-brand capacitor. Nevertheless, the GameMax GX850 PRO offers an incredible value at its price point and warranty.
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The PSU’s components are one reason it can be placed at a lower SRP: fewer components, lower cost. This is also the perfect time to explain why most brands have several 80PLUS Gold or 80PLUS Platinum models in their lineup with varying prices. The more expensive models tend to have more capacitors and/or premium components.
Japanese-brand capacitors from the likes of Rubycon, Nippon Chemi-Con and Nichicon are deemed first-tier or top-of-the-line. On the other hand, Chinese and Taiwanese capacitors from the likes of Teapo are deemed second-tier. PSUs that exclusively use first-tier capacitors would be more expensive to produce and thus would have a more premium price. Hence, some brands boast models for having “100% Japanese capacitors”, meaning all the capacitors (main, secondary, etc) used in the PSU are all from first-tier Japanese brands.
For the GX850 PRO, GameMax opted for a first-tier main capacitor from Nippon Chemi-Con and second-tier secondary capacitors from Teapo. Furthermore, The GX850 PRO only has one main capacitor. Capacitors work like filters that stabilize the voltage passing through them. For capacitors, it’s a case of “more is better” wherein premium PSUs could have as much as four large capacitors for primary voltage filtering. Having only one is not a red flag, the design can simply be improved by having more capacitors in a different configuration. Nevertheless, the PSU does pass the industry standards set by Intel, more expensive and premium models are simply superior when it comes to having tighter voltage regulation as well as smoother ripple and lower noise.
Priced at US$94.99 at the time of this writing, the GameMax GX850 PRO is quite a compelling option for PC builders on a budget. It comes in black and white models, which are ideal for colour-matching PC hardware now that white PC builds are popular. Its nearest competitor from a reputable brand appears to be the MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 priced at US$109.99 which only uses one primary capacitor but both primary and secondary capacitors are Taiwanese. If you want a white model, it’s even more expensive.
The GameMax GX850 PRO is backed with a 10-year warranty, the longest warranty coverage GameMax offers for its PSUs. That is comparable with what the top PSU brands offer regarding warranty coverage. The PSU features a Japanese primary capacitor. Depending on the region, it could come equipped with either a Nichicon or Nippon Chemi-Con Japanese-brand capacitor. Nevertheless, the GameMax GX850 PRO offers an incredible value at its price point and warranty.
Pros
+ Strong 12V+ PCIe/CPU Rail
+ Fully modular cable design
+ Flexible flat cables
+ 10-year warranty
+ Black and white colour options
Cons
- No heatsinks to disperse heat
- Not available in some regions
+ Strong 12V+ PCIe/CPU Rail
+ Fully modular cable design
+ Flexible flat cables
+ 10-year warranty
+ Black and white colour options
Cons
- No heatsinks to disperse heat
- Not available in some regions
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