Conclusion
If you're willing to give up a percentage point here or there and opt for 80 PLUS Gold instead, thus lowering price by a reasonable margin, then a supply like the Corsair RM850i should fit the bill.What are the main requirements when contemplating a new power-supply unit? For us it's very solid performance across a battery of tests, intimating that the supply will serve you well no matter which components you put into it. Next comes very low (or no) noise, decent warranty and a fully modular, flexible cable layout.
Ticking all these boxes is the RM850i from Corsair. Modernised from the older RM series through a series of useful improvements, performance is strong in all areas.
We've seen our fair share of super-expensive power supplies that tout the very highest efficiency. If you're willing to give up a percentage point here or there and opt for 80 PLUS Gold instead, thus lowering price by a reasonable margin, then a supply like the Corsair RM850i should fit the bill. Recommended at £120.
Very quiet under load
Super ripple results
Seven-year warranty
Flat cabling
Corsair RM850i
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