Montech Century II Gold 850W ATX 3.1 power supply review: Excellent budget-friendly Gold-tier ATX 3.1 unit with Cybenetics Platinum efficiency
Tom's Hardware reviews the Montech Century II Gold 850W ATX 3.1 PSU, finding it a budget-friendly unit with excellent efficiency, Japanese capacitors, and a distinctive design. Measured results show 90.5% efficiency at 115V and 92.5% at 230V, exceeding Cybenetics Platinum thresholds. The review covers specifications, internal design, and cold test results.
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