The MONTECH CENTURY II 850 is a fully modular 850W ATX power supply with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 support, suited to gaming PC builders who want a 12V-2x6 cable for compatible modern graphics cards.
Recommended For
- Builders putting together a modern gaming PC with a mid-range to upper-mid-range graphics card who want a native 12V-2x6 cable for compatible newer GPUs.
- Value-conscious PC builders who want a fully modular 850W ATX 3.1 power supply, Cybenetics Platinum efficiency certification, and a 10-year warranty without choosing a higher-priced premium model.
- Desktop users who prefer low fan noise during lighter workloads: testing found the fan can remain stopped at low loads and quiet in a typical room-temperature setup.
- PC builders upgrading from an older power supply who want a current-generation GPU cable and fully modular cabling for a new build or refresh.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- When building a gaming PC with a compatible RTX 50-series or Radeon RX 90-series graphics card, use the native 12V-2x6 cable for a direct GPU power connection; check that the specific card and the rest of the system fit within the PSU’s 850W capacity.
- For a midrange gaming build in the RTX 5070 or Radeon RX 9070 class, the 850W Century II provides a modern ATX 3.1 power supply with a native GPU cable; Tom’s Hardware identifies this tier as a suitable fit for the unit.
- In a desktop used for light tasks or sitting idle, Smart Zero Fan mode can stop the PSU fan at low loads, reducing one source of fan noise; Tom’s Hardware also found the fan quiet during room-temperature testing.
- When assembling a PC and routing cables behind the motherboard tray, the fully modular design lets you connect only the cables the build needs, helping avoid unused PSU cables in the case.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Desktop builds needing an 850 W ATX power supply |
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| Power Output | 850 W |
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| Form Factor And Fit | ATX form factor with a maximum PSU length of 150 mm |
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| Modular Design And Connectors | Fully modular, with a 20+4-pin main connector and 6+2-pin PCIe connectors; 20 PSU connectors listed |
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| Cooling | Air-cooled by one 135 mm fan |
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| Efficiency | 80 PLUS Gold certified |
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| AC Input | 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz, 15–10 A |
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| Appearance | Silver |
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| Model Identifiers | Montech Century II 850; model number 17-959-008 |
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