850w black edition xfx

THIS image is something most of us will have undoubtedly seen floating around the net for quite some time now. It caused quite a stir over on our forums , and undoubtedly other enthusiast forums all around the globe too. First shown off at Computex earlier this year and only fully confirmed for release a short while ago, XFX's first foray into the PSU market was obviously never going to be a quiet one.

Back in June I had the opportunity of reviewing a w unit from BFG which failed to impress due to poor performance and quality control issues. Furthermore, Sapphire Technology also recently announced their own PSU range which we already have their w model in the labs for testing.

XFX of course have pulled out the big guns and launched their first PSU as part of the "Black Edition" range which traditionally only encompassed their high-end pre-overclocked graphics cards. Naturally support for multiple high-end graphics cards is also on the list, but we're not going to find out exactly how many PCI-E connectors are included until we take a closer look over the next few pages. XFX have also included a 5yr warranty which should go down well with those of us who keep their hardware for longer than a few months before upgrading.

Power output is fairly common for an enthusiast orientated PSU with almost all of the W output being available on a single 12v rail should it be required. Some urban myth surrounds this idea though, as most PSU's with 'multiple rails' tend to have each of the PCI-E connectors attached to different rails thereby avoiding this issue entirely.

Anyway, it's fair to say from the specs list at least that XFX have put together a PSU that should have most enthusiasts putting their hands in their pockets reaching for their.. So let's press on with the rest of the review to see if it lives up to our expectations. It is also slightly more expensive than Corsair's W model. Overall Review: Some may not like the color chassis.

It comes with a little bag for you to hold your excess wires. Very handy! In conclusion, this is a phenomenal product. I highly recommend it. Pros: Power supply works as advertised noisily.

Nifty carrying case for modular cables. Bright lime green fan ensures the PSU will never be lost, even if it is misplaced. Cons: From day 1, the power supply has squealed loudly, and indefinitely after the computer has been shut down. The squeal only fades once the PSU or surge protector are turned off. It also emits a high pitch whine while the computer is on, though not nearly as loud. Manufacturer refuses to cover shipping costs associated with an RMA of its defective merchandise, thereby negating the value of the rebate.

Rest assured that XFX will never again see business from myself, nor my engineering firm. Should of went with the Corsair. Read below "Thank you for submitting XFX claim. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your purchase of XFX product. We regret that we cannot honor your claim. Sold by: Newegg Shipped by Newegg.

This item is currently out of stock and it may or may not be restocked. Out of Stock. Add To Wish List. Are you an E-Blast Insider? Get Educated. This PSU is specifically designed for geeks, 3D enthusiasts and hardware superfans that are always hungry for high-end graphic cards. The PSU also bundles fixed and modular cables to deliver superior performance and flexibility.

Patrick G. Verified Owner. Did you? Yes No. Joseph A. David S. Relatively inexpensive with rebates and discounts Cons: Warranty takes weeks befroe replacemetn is received from XFX. Manufacturer Response:. Sorry to hear you are having an issue.

Please email me your support ticket number to Neweggsupport xfxforce. Zachary W. It blew up Pros: It started popping and sparking. Cons: It started popping and sparking. We are sorry to hear that you have had a problem.

It sounds like you have already contact Newegg to exchange the part. If you ever experience any further problems with any of our products please feel free to contact me at neweggsupport xfxforce. Thank you. A great CPU! David F. James M. Return Policies Return for refund within: 30 days Return for replacement within: 30 days. Cart Subtotal 0 Item.