{"product_id":"asus-prime-850w-gold-psu-atx-3-1-80-plus-gold","title":"ASUS Prime 850W Gold PSU - ATX 3.1, 80 Plus Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ASUS Prime 850W Gold PSU is a fully modular ATX 3.1 power supply suited to builders of high-performance workstations, gaming rigs, and all-round desktop PCs who want efficient, long-lasting power delivery backed by an extended warranty. It carries 80 Plus Gold certification for up to 92% efficiency and ships with a 16-pin PCIe cable compatible with PCIe Gen 5.1 graphics cards. A two-tone black-and-white housing lets you orient the unit to match either a light or dark build theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 Plus Gold: up to 92% efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e — Low-ESR capacitors earn it 80 Plus Gold certification, meaning less heat is wasted, fan noise stays lower, and long-term reliability improves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eATX 3.1 ready with PCIe Gen 5.1 cable\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full ATX 3.1 compliance meets tighter voltage and current regulation requirements for next-generation hardware, and the bundled 16-pin cable supports PCIe Gen 5.1 graphics cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual ball bearings rated to 80,000 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dual ball fan bearings last roughly twice as long as sleeve bearing designs and outlast fluid dynamic bearings too, keeping the unit cool with minimal noise over its lifetime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8-year warranty included\u003c\/strong\u003e — ASUS backs this unit with an 8-year warranty, one of the longer coverage periods available on a mainstream Gold-rated power supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix protection circuits built in\u003c\/strong\u003e — Over-power, over-voltage, under-voltage, short-circuit, over-current, and over-temperature protections (OPP\/OVP\/UVP\/SCP\/OCP\/OTP) are all active to safeguard connected components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-tone housing for flexible aesthetics\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two sides are painted white and two sides are painted black, so you can orient the PSU to suit a light or dark build without any extra cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e850 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eEfficiency Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e80 Plus Gold (up to 92%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eATX Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eATX 3.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePCIe Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16-pin (PCIe Gen 5.1 compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eFan Bearing Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual ball bearing (80,000 hrs rated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e150 × 150 × 86 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.502 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Compliant with ATX 3.1 and ATX12V form-factor specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Bundled 16-pin PCIe cable is compatible with PCIe Gen 5.1 graphics cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Accepts universal AC input from 100 V to 240 V, covering most regional mains standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Provides two CPU 4+4-pin connectors, suiting motherboards with dual EPS power headers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: No AURA SYNC RGB header — builders who want addressable RGB lighting on the PSU itself will need to source that elsewhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Does not feature 0 dB fan-stop technology; the fan runs continuously rather than stopping under light loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-performance gaming and workstation builds\u003c\/b\u003e that need a stable 850 W output with ATX 3.1 compliance and a PCIe Gen 5.1-ready cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLong-term builders\u003c\/b\u003e who value the 8-year warranty and dual ball bearings rated to 80,000 hours — reducing the likelihood of an unplanned replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEfficiency-conscious builders\u003c\/b\u003e whose systems run under sustained load and benefit from up to 92% efficiency, producing less waste heat and lower running costs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilders wanting build flexibility\u003c\/b\u003e — the two-tone housing can be oriented to face either the white or black side outward, fitting both light and dark case themes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComponent-safety-focused builders\u003c\/b\u003e who want six independent hardware protection circuits (OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP) guarding their hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRGB enthusiasts\u003c\/b\u003e who want a lighting-synchronised PSU — it carries no AURA SYNC or addressable RGB support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSilent-running or near-silent builds\u003c\/b\u003e where fan-stop under light load is a requirement — this unit has no 0 dB technology and the fan does not stop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVery high-wattage flagship builds\u003c\/b\u003e with multi-GPU or extreme overclocking demands beyond 850 W total output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmall form-factor or SFX cases\u003c\/b\u003e — at 150 × 150 × 86 mm this is a standard ATX unit and will not fit SFX or SFX-L enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 80+ Gold certification, dual ball fan bearings, and an 8-year warranty, the ASUS Prime series PSU brings efficient and durable power delivery to high-performance workstations, all-round PCs, and gaming rigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDual Ball Fan Bearings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDual ball bearings boast a remarkable lifespan of 80,000 hours, lasting twice as long as sleeve bearings and exceeding even fluid dynamic bearings. Ensuring long-lasting, reliable cooling with minimal noise for ASUS Prime Gold series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e80 Plus Gold Certification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ASUS Prime 850W Gold PSU features efficient, low-ESR capacitors to ensure efficient operation — affording it 80 PLUS® Gold status. This means it delivers up to 92% efficiency, resulting in less heat, reduced fan noise, and increased reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eATX 3.1 Compatible\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe latest power specification updates have landed. ATX 3.1 ushers in tighter voltage and current regulation guidelines for next-gen hardware - and ASUS Prime 850W Gold steps ahead of the curve by being fully compliant. A 16-pin PCIe cable that is compatible with PCIe Gen 5.1 graphics cards is bundled with the PSU, bringing large-scale capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo sides of the housing are painted white, and two sides are painted black, allowing you to orient the PSU to match your preferred build theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eASUS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAP-850G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eATX12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eATX Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eATX 3.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e150 × 150 × 86 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.502 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower \u0026amp; 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