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Series

Steel Legend3Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-850w-atx-power-supply-unit-80-plus-gold-certified-120mm-silent-cooling-fan-high-efficiency-psuRead 14 October 2026The listing copies ASRock's Steel Legend text and spec table.

MWE Gold1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v2-full-modular.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Series MWE Gold Series.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

SL-850G, SL-850GW6Retailer pagegeizhals.de/asrock-steel-legend-sl-g-atx-3-1-v184341.htmlRead 14 October 2026Geizhals lists the SL-850G with the manufacturer number 90-UXS085-GFEAAA, stored as an alias. The SL-850GW is the white model in the 80 PLUS list, the Cybenetics report and retail listings.

MPE-8501-AFAAG, MPE-8501-AFAAG-US, MPE-8501-AFAAG-EU1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v2-full-modular.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Model MPE-8501-AFAAG. The US store data carries the SKU MPE-8501-AFAAG-US. Retailers list the EU code MPE-8501-AFAAG-EU.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08M9M6DB9Read 14 October 2026Item details: Model Number and Mfr Part Number MPE-8501-AFAAG-US.

GTIN / EAN

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884102078590, 4719512106280, 884102078620, 47195121063102Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ8Read 14 October 2026Package Information table: EAN and UPC per cable type. US 4719512106280 and 884102078590, EU 4719512106310 and 884102078620. The sheet lists 11 cable types in all. Only the US and EU rows are stored.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08M9M6DB9Read 14 October 2026Item details: UPC 884102078590, GTIN 00884102078590. The code has a valid check digit and matches the product sheet's US row.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available3Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-850w-atx-power-supply-unit-80-plus-gold-certified-120mm-silent-cooling-fan-high-efficiency-psuRead 14 October 2026UK retailer listing shows the unit in stock in October 2026.6Retailer pagegeizhals.de/asrock-steel-legend-sl-g-atx-3-1-v184341.htmlRead 14 October 202621 offers listed.

Available1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v2-full-modular.htmlRead 14 October 2026US store page shows In Stock at 99.99 USD on 2026-10-14. Amazon US also lists the -US model.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08M9M6DB9Read 14 October 2026Amazon US listing for MPE-8501-AFAAG-US with 2,157 ratings at 4.5 stars and best sellers rank 80 in Computer Power Supplies in October 2026.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Steel Black, Steel White3Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-850w-atx-power-supply-unit-80-plus-gold-certified-120mm-silent-cooling-fan-high-efficiency-psuRead 14 October 2026ASRock's series text on the page: available in Steel Black and Steel White. SL-850G is the black model and SL-850GW the white model.4Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/power-supplies/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-850w-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 2 quotes ASRock: the series is available in Steel Black and Steel White.

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Form factoriThe physical size standard that decides what fits in the case. An ATX unit is 150 × 86 mm at the back. An SFX unit is 125 × 63.5 mm.

ATX2Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 3 gives the 150 x 150 x 86 mm body of an ATX unit.7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: Type ATX12V.

ATX1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v2-full-modular.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Form Factor ATX.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ8Read 14 October 2026

ATX versioniThe ATX12V design guide revision the maker claims compliance with. A 16-pin GPU cable alone does not establish ATX 3.x. A Cybenetics report that withholds its ATX badge does not change the maker's claim. It goes in the source note.

ATX 3.12Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Back of the retail box (photo on page 2): Meets ATX 3.1 Specification. The overview says ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compliant.

ATX 2.x1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v2-full-modular.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: ATX Version ATX 12V Ver. 2.41. This is the original V2 and not the ATX 3.x refresh.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ8Read 14 October 2026Specifications: ATX Version ATX 12V Ver. 2.41.

PCIe CEM versioniThe PCI Express card power revision the maker claims, as printed next to the ATX version. It sets the GPU power connector rules. It is not a slot speed. A reviewer's statement is not enough.

PCIe 5.12Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Back of the retail box: Native Durable 105C PCIe CEM 5.1 12+4-pin Cable.

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Modular cablesiFull means every cable detaches. Semi means some cables are fixed, usually the 24-pin and CPU cables.

Fully modular2Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Overview: Fully Modular design.

Fully modular1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v2-full-modular.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Modular Fully Modular.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ8Read 14 October 2026

Built by (OEM)iThe company that designed and built the unit for the brand, such as CWT or FSP. As named by the maker, a teardown review or a Cybenetics report.

HEC2Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 4: this power supply is an OEM partner design from HEC.7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026DUT Information and Parts Description: OEM/ODM HEC.

Huizhou Xin Hui Yuan Tech (Fusion Power)4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2259Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: OEM/ODM Huizhou Xin Hui Yuan Tech (Fusion Power).

Power

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Rated continuous poweriThe continuous DC output the maker rates the unit for, such as 850. Peak or power excursion figures are not stored here.

850W7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: Rated Power 850 W. The Power Specifications table gives a total maximum power of 850 W.

850W1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v2-full-modular.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Watts 850W.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ8Read 14 October 2026DC output table: total power 850W. The sheet prints Noise at 20, 50 and 100 percent load and efficiency of 90 percent at typical load. Those maker figures are not stored.

Full power rated up toiThe ambient temperature up to which the maker rates full continuous power, such as 50 °C. A review table that prints 0-50 °C with no maker source is not enough. An operating temperature range that does not say full power is not enough. A maker table with load steps gives the full-load row, such as 40 °C at full load next to 50 °C at 80 percent load. A temperature that a Cybenetics report marks as manufacturer-provided counts as a maker statement.

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12V rail designiHow the maker splits +12V over-current protection. Switchable means the user picks single or multi rail with a switch or in software.

Single rail4Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/power-supplies/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-850w-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review text quotes ASRock: a powerful +12V single rail at 70.9A, up to 850W.7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026Power Specifications table lists one +12V column, 70.9A.

Single rail4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2259Read 14 October 2026Power Specifications: one +12V column with 70.8A. The sheet also prints one +12V column.

+12V max currentiHighest combined current on +12V from the maker's power table. For a multi-rail unit this is the combined total, not one rail.

70.9A2Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 3: the unit delivers 70.9A on the main +12V rail. The retail box DC output table lists +12V 70.9A.

70.8A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ8Read 14 October 2026DC output table: +12V 70.8A with 849.6W. The sheet prints +3.3V 20A, +5V 20A, -12V 0.3A and +5Vstb 3A.

+12V max poweriHighest combined power on +12V from the maker's power table.

850W2Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Retail box DC output table, combined power row: +12V 850W, total output power 850W.

849.6W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ8Read 14 October 2026DC output table: +12V 849.6W. Total power 850W.

+3.3V and +5V combined poweriThe combined limit for the +3.3V and +5V rails from the maker's power table. A table that prints the same figure under both rails, as be quiet! does, shows one shared limit, so the figure is stored once and not added.

120W2Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 3: +3.3V and +5V can each deliver 20A for a total of 120W. The retail box table lists 120W for the combined +3.3V and +5V power.

100W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ8Read 14 October 2026DC output table: 100W for +3.3V and +5V together.

+5V standby currentiHighest current on the +5VSB standby rail. It powers USB charging and wake functions while the PC is off.

3A2Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Retail box DC output table: +5Vsb 3A, 15W.

3A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ8Read 14 October 2026DC output table: +5Vstb 3A, 15W.

AC input voltageiThe rated AC input range, such as 100 to 240 V.

Lowest100Highest240V2Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Retail box specifications: AC input 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 10-5A.

Lowest100Highest240V1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v2-full-modular.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Input Voltage 100-240V, Input Current 12-6A, Input Frequency 50-60Hz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ8Read 14 October 2026AC input 100-240V~ 12-6A 50-60Hz.

Alternative low power mode (ALPM)iThe maker or a Cybenetics report states support for the ATX alternative low power mode used by Modern Standby.

Yes7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026Temperature and Compliance Info: ALPM (Alternative Low Power Mode) compatible, checked. ATX v3.1 PSU Power Excursion is also checked.

Yes4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2259Read 14 October 2026Temperature and Compliance Info: ALPM (Alternative Low Power Mode) compatible, checked.

Certifications

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80 PLUS ratingiThe 80 PLUS level. When the 80 PLUS listing or certificate and the maker claim differ, store the listing level and put the claim and test voltage in the source note. When a model has several 80 PLUS entries, such as a newer test at a higher level, use the newest entry that matches the current maker documents.

80 PLUS Platinum8Certification listclearesult.com/80plus/sites/80plus/files/manufacturer-certificate/ASROCK_SL-850G_850W_SOCE%207601_Report_0.pdfRead 14 October 202680 PLUS list entry ID 7601, model SL-850G, 850W, 80 PLUS Platinum, tested 10/10/2024 at 115V nominal and 60 Hz (typical efficiency at 50% load 92.18%). ASRock's box and spec sheet claim 80 PLUS Gold, so the listing level is stored. The SL-850GW has its own Platinum entry, ID 14023.

80 PLUS Gold5Certification listclearesult.com/80plus/certified-psus/Cooler-Master/MPE-8501-AFAAG-115V-Internal-20951Read 14 October 202680 PLUS ID 20951, model MPE-8501-AFAAG, ATX12V, 850 W, 115V Internal, Gold, test date 2020-03-18, rated input 12-6 A, which matches the sheet. The certificate lists no sample serial. The maker also says 80 PLUS Gold.

Cybenetics efficiency at 115ViThe Cybenetics ETA level from the 115V test. The Cybenetics report wins over the maker's claim.

Cybenetics Platinum7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026Report 24PS2548A, certification ID 252548, tested and issued Aug 24, 2024. ETA Platinum at 115V (badge image). The report names the model SL-850G / SL-850GW and says the results apply to both the black and white models.

Cybenetics Gold4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2259Read 14 October 2026Report 23PS2259A, certification ID 252259, issued Oct 13, 2023. It is named MWE Gold 850 V2 (GX Gold 750) (#2), which is a second sample of the fully modular 850W unit: rated 850 W, fully modular, 12-6 A. An earlier report, 20PS1769A issued Dec 22, 2020 and named MWE Gold 850 V2 (GX Gold 850), also rates Gold at both voltages. The newer report is stored. The database list prints Gold at 115V and 230V for both reports.

Cybenetics efficiency at 230ViThe Cybenetics ETA level from the 230V test. The 230V thresholds are higher, so the level can differ from the 115V level. The Cybenetics report wins over the maker's claim.

Cybenetics Platinum7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026ETA Platinum at 230V (badge image).

Cybenetics Gold4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2259Read 14 October 2026The ETA badge shows Gold at 230V, as the database list prints.

Cybenetics noise at 115ViThe Cybenetics LAMBDA level from the 115V test. A++ is the quietest. The Cybenetics report wins over the maker's claim.

A+7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026LAMBDA A+ at 115V (badge image). The measured average of 18.27 dBA fits A+. ASRock listings that print LAMBDA A refer to the series, so the report level is stored.

Standard++4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2259Read 14 October 2026The LAMBDA badge shows Standard++ at 115V, with 31.66 dBA average noise. The 2020 report shows Standard+ at 115V with 35.18 dBA. Amazon US prints Cybenetics Gold and Noise Standard+ in its title.

Cybenetics noise at 230ViThe Cybenetics LAMBDA level from the 230V test. The Cybenetics report wins over the maker's claim.

A+7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026LAMBDA A+ at 230V (badge image). The measured average at 230V is 17.54 dBA.

Standard++4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2259Read 14 October 2026The LAMBDA badge shows Standard++ at 230V, with 31.75 dBA average noise. The 2020 report shows Standard++ with 34.18 dBA.

Measured

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Average efficiency at 115V (measured)iAverage efficiency over the whole load range at 115V input, from more than 1450 load combinations in the Cybenetics method. It is not the peak efficiency or the efficiency at 50% load.

89.823%7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V. Ambient 28-32 C. Sample received Aug 9, 2024.

88.338%4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2259Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V. Sample received Sep 27, 2023, tested Oct 12, 2023, no serial number printed. Ambient 28-32 C. The 2020 report prints 88.571.

Average efficiency at 230V (measured)iThe same average efficiency at 230V input.

91.931%7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 230V.

90.459%4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2259Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 230V. The 2020 report prints 90.720.

Light-load efficiency at 115V (measured)iEfficiency at a 10 W load for units up to 500 W, or at a 2% load for larger units, at 115V input. This is the ATX light-load test.

70.773%7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026Efficiency at 2% load at 115V. The unit is above 500 W, so the 2% load applies. At 230V it is 72.136%.

64.654%4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2259Read 14 October 2026Efficiency at 2% load (more than 500 W unit) at 115V. The 2020 report prints 63.292.

Average power factor at 115V (measured)iAverage power factor over the whole load range at 115V input. 1 is the best possible value.

0.9827Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V. At 230V it is 0.944.

0.9894Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2259Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V. At 230V it is 0.954.

Average noise at 115V (measured)iAverage noise over the whole load range at 115V input in the Cybenetics method, at about 30 °C ambient. It is not the noise at full load.

18.27dB(A)7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V, ambient 28-32 C, Bruel and Kjaer 2270 G4 sound analyzer. The 230V average is 17.54 dBA.

31.66dB(A)4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2259Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V, ambient 28-32 C, Bruel and Kjaer sound analyzer. The 230V average is 31.75 dBA.

Noise at full load at 115V (measured)iNoise at 100% load at 115V input in the Cybenetics typical load tests. That row often runs at about 45 °C intake. The intake temperature and the fan speed go in the source note. Lower is better.

39.5dB(A)7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026Typical load tests at 115V, 100% load row: 39.5 dB(A) at 1679 rpm fan speed, ambient about 30 C.

44.5dB(A)4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2259Read 14 October 2026Typical load tests at 115V, 100% load row: 44.5 dB(A) at 2135 rpm fan speed, ambient about 30 C. The 2020 report prints 43.3 dB(A) at 2056 rpm for its 100% load test.

Standby power with no load at 115V (measured)iPower the unit draws from the wall with the PC off and nothing drawn from +5VSB, at 115V input.

0.0556W7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026Standby power consumption at 115V with no load on +5VSB. At 230V it is 0.1105 W.

0.0585W4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2259Read 14 October 2026Standby power consumption at 115V with no load on +5VSB: 0.0585 W. At 230V it is 0.1320 W. The 2020 report prints 0.0650 W.

Hold-up time (measured)iHow long the outputs stay in regulation after AC power is lost, at maximum continuous load, as printed in the Cybenetics report. The report names no input voltage. The AC loss to PWR_OK time goes in the source note. Higher is better.

18.2ms7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026Hold-Up Time and PWR_OK Signal: hold-up time 18.2 ms, AC loss to PWR_OK 15.7 ms, at maximum continuous load. Report 2548.

22.4ms4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2259Read 14 October 2026Hold-Up Time and PWR_OK Signal: hold-up time 22.40 ms, AC loss to PWR_OK 19.50 ms, PWR_OK inactive to DC loss 2.90 ms, at maximum continuous load. The report names no input voltage. The 2020 report prints 20.6 ms. The maker prints more than 16 ms at 100% load.

12V ripple at full load (measured)iPeak-to-peak ripple on the +12V rail at full load and 115V input. Lower is better.

44.38mV7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026Non-accredited. 12V ripple at full load at 115V. At 230V it is 46.46 mV.

29.21mV4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2259Read 14 October 2026Non-accredited measurement. 12V ripple at full load at 115V. At 230V it is 30.79 mV. The 2020 report prints 28.25 mV.

12V load regulation (measured)iHow far the +12V voltage moves between light and full load at 115V input. Lower is better.

0.36%7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026Non-accredited. 12V load regulation at 115V. At 230V it is 0.41%.

0.25%4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2259Read 14 October 2026Non-accredited measurement. 12V load regulation at 115V. At 230V it is 0.26%. The 2020 report prints 0.28%.

Cables and connectors

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CablesiOne row per kind of cable that runs from the PSU to a device. Connector is the plug at the device end. Count is the number of those plugs over all cables in the row. Length runs from the PSU end to the first plug. Adapters that plug into other cables are left out. Use 16-pin PCIe when the maker names a 16-pin GPU cable without saying 12V-2x6 or 12VHPWR. A cable from a 12V-2x6 socket on the PSU to 8-pin plugs is a cable, not an adapter, and counts as PCIe 8-pin. When the maker's documents name one GPU cable both 12VHPWR and 12V-2x6, use 16-pin PCIe and name both in the source note. Cables of one connector kind with different lengths or wire gauges get one row each.

AASRock Steel Legend SL-850G

Connector	Connectors	Cables	Length to first plug (mm)	Wire gauge	Rated power (W)
ATX 24-pin (20+4)	1	1	600	18AWG	Not available
CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4)	2	2	650	18AWG	Not available
PCIe 8-pin (6+2)	5	3	600	18AWG	Not available
12V-2x6	1	1	650	16AWG	600
SATA power	9	3	450	18AWG	Not available
4-pin Molex	3	1	450	18AWG	Not available

Source2Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Retail box Cables Included drawing: 1x MB 20+4 pin 600 mm, 2x CPU 4+4 pin 650 mm, 1x PCIe 12V-2x6 650 mm, 3x PCIe 6+2 pin 600 mm, 3x SATA 450 mm then 120 mm then 120 mm, 1x PATA 450 mm then 120 mm then 120 mm. The box counts cables. The review photo of the cables and the Cybenetics table show that two of the three PCIe 6+2 cables carry two plugs each, so the unit has 5 PCIe 8-pin plugs on 3 cables. ASRock-derived spec lists print 3 for PCIe 6+2 pin connectors, which counts the cables. SATA is 9 plugs on 3 cables and the Molex row is 3 plugs on 1 cable, as in the ASRock spec list. Cybenetics prints 16-24AWG for the 12V-2x6 cable. That range includes the thin sideband wires, so the 16AWG power wire gauge is stored.4Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/power-supplies/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-850w-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 3 lists 1 ATX 24-pin, 2 CPU 8-pin (4+4), 3 PCIe 8-pin (6+2) cables, 1 12VHPWR (12V-2x6) cable rated up to 600W, 3 SATA cables and 1 PATA cable. Cable counts match the Cybenetics table.7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026Cables and Connectors table: ATX 600 mm 18AWG, EPS 4+4 640 mm 18AWG (2 cables), 6+2 PCIe 590 mm plus 140 mm on two cables with two plugs each plus one single 590 mm cable (5 plugs, all 18AWG), 12+4 pin PCIe 645 mm (600W) 16-24AWG, SATA 450 mm then 120 mm then 120 mm on 3 cables (9 plugs), 4-pin Molex 440 mm then 110 mm then 110 mm on 1 cable (3 plugs). The stored lengths are the maker's lengths from the retail box. Cybenetics measured slightly shorter cables. The 16-24AWG range includes the thin sideband wires.

BCooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 Full Modular

Connector	Connectors	Cables	Length to first plug (mm)	Wire gauge
ATX 24-pin (20+4)	1	1	600	18AWG
CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4)	1	1	610	18AWG
CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4)	1	1	660	18AWG
PCIe 8-pin (6+2)	4	2	560	16-18AWG
SATA power	12	3	510	18AWG
4-pin Molex	4	1	500	18AWG

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ8Read 14 October 2026Connectors: ATX 24 pin x1, EPS 4+4 pin x1, EPS 8 pin x1, SATA x12, Peripheral 4 pin x4, PCI-e 6+2 pin x4. The sheet gives no cable counts, lengths or gauge. Those come from the Cybenetics cable table, which has the same connector counts.4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2259Read 14 October 2026Cables and Connectors table: ATX 20+4 pin 600 mm 18AWG, 4+4 pin EPS 610 mm 18AWG, 8 pin EPS 660 mm 18AWG, two 6+2 pin PCIe cables with 4 plugs (560 mm then 125 mm) 16-18AWG, three SATA cables with 12 plugs (510 mm then 3 x 120 mm) 18AWG, one 4-pin Molex cable with 4 plugs (500 mm then 3 x 120 mm) 18AWG. The 2020 report has slightly different lengths and gauges, such as an ATX cable of 610 mm at 18-22AWG. The sheet's connector counts match both.

CPU (EPS) connectorsi8-pin or 4+4-pin CPU power plugs.

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PCIe 8-pin connectorsi8-pin or 6+2-pin GPU power plugs. Counts the plugs in the box. Some cables share one PSU socket, which the source note says.

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16-pin GPU connectorsiNative 16-pin GPU power plugs: 12V-2x6, 12VHPWR and 16-pin cables of unstated revision. Adapters are not counted. Counts the plugs in the box. Some cables share one PSU socket, which the source note says.

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Cable styleiHow the modular cables are made. Mixed means some cables are sleeved and others flat, such as a sleeved 24-pin cable with flat other cables. From the maker page or a review photo page.

Flat2Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 2: ASRock are using thin ribbon style cables.4Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/power-supplies/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-850w-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 1: a full set of flat modular cables.

Flat1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v2-full-modular.htmlRead 14 October 2026Full Modular Cabling: a set of flat black cables.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ8Read 14 October 2026Features: full modular flat, black cables.

Fan

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Fan sizeiFrame size of the cooling fan, such as 120, 135 or 140.

135mm2Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 4: 135 mm fan, model S1352512EH-3M.7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026Parts Description: RL4Z S1352512EH-3M, 135 mm, 12V, 0.50A.

120mm1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v2-full-modular.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Fan Size 120mm. Fan Speed 1500 RPM.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ8Read 14 October 2026Specifications: Fan Size 120mm, Fan Speed 1500 RPM.

Fan bearingiUse the maker's bearing name. FDB and S-FDB are fluid dynamic. HDB is hydrodynamic. Noctua SSO and SSO2 are SSO. Corsair Magnetic Dome is magnetic dome. A brand bearing name that fits no option is Other.

Fluid dynamic (FDB)2Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 4: high grade fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) fan.7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026Parts Description: Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan.

Hydrodynamic (HDB)1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v2-full-modular.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Fan Bearing HDB. The page calls it a 120mm HDB fan with a Hydro Dynamic bearing. The Cybenetics report calls the Hong Hua HA1225H12F-Z an FDB fan.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ8Read 14 October 2026Specifications: Fan Bearing HDB. Features: 120mm Hydro Dynamic Fan bearing.

Fan modeiSemi-passive means the fan stops at low load, often sold as zero RPM, hybrid or 0 dB mode. Fanless means the unit has no fan.

Semi-passive2Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 3: the iCool switch switches the fan off in lower demand situations, like the semi passive switches of other brands. Page 6: the fan remains off until higher loads are demanded.7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: Semi-Passive Operation checked (selectable). The fan reads 0 rpm up to 40% load at both voltages.

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Fan mode switchiA button, switch or software setting lets the user turn the semi-passive mode off so the fan always spins. A unit without a semi-passive mode, whose fan the maker says always spins, has no switch, so it is false.

Yes2Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 3: a switch labelled iCool on the power side of the unit.5Owner's manualmanua.ls/asrock/steel-legend-sl-850g/manualRead 14 October 2026Quick Installation Guide step 8: if the iCOOL mode is set to ON, the fan will not spin during low to medium loads. The PDF is hosted on manua.ls.7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: Semi-Passive Operation (selectable).

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Protection and parts

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ProtectionsiProtections the maker lists, or a retailer spec table copies from the maker, plus protections the Cybenetics protection tests show working (UVP, NLO, SIP). The Cybenetics manufacturer list has no OVP or UVP row, so do not build the list from it alone. A protection that is not listed may still exist. No-load covers no-load operation and no-load protection. Fan failure is a maker's fan failure protection or fan safeguard, also when the Cybenetics manufacturer block lists it.

Over-current (OCP), Over-voltage (OVP), Under-voltage (UVP), Over-power (OPP), Over-temperature (OTP), Short-circuit (SCP), No-load (NLO), Surge and inrush (SIP)2Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 4: SCP, OPP, OCP, OTP, OVP and UVP protections. The retail box lists OPP/OVP/UVP/SCP/OCP/OTP.7Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2548Read 14 October 2026Protection Features (Manufacturer) lists OPP, OCP (+12V), OTP, SCP, surge protection and inrush current protection. Fan failure protection is not ticked. The protection tests tick NLO and show SIP: surge MOV, inrush NTC and bypass relay.

Over-voltage (OVP), Over-power (OPP), Over-temperature (OTP), Short-circuit (SCP), Over-current (OCP), Under-voltage (UVP)1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v2-full-modular.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Protections UVP / OVP / OPP / OTP / SCP / OCP.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ8Read 14 October 2026Specifications: Protections OVP / OPP / OTP / SCP / OCP / UVP.

All-Japanese capacitorsiThe maker states that every electrolytic capacitor is from a Japanese maker. A Japanese bulk capacitor alone is not enough. A spec row such as "Japanese capacitors" that names no exception counts.

Yes2Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Retail box feature list: 100% Highly Reliable Japanese Capacitors. Page 4: Japanese capacitors throughout the design.

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MTBF (claimed)iThe maker's mean time between failures, such as 100000. An MTTF figure for the whole unit counts too. An MTTF for the fan alone does not. The test temperature goes in the source note.

100,000h3Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-850w-atx-power-supply-unit-80-plus-gold-certified-120mm-silent-cooling-fan-high-efficiency-psuRead 14 October 2026Spec table row MTBF (Hours)@25C: 100,000. The listing copies ASRock's table, so the 25 C test temperature is the maker's. Paradigit lists the same 100000 hours.

100,000h1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v2-full-modular.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: MTBF >100,000 Hours. The figure is a minimum and the test temperature is not stated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ8Read 14 October 2026Specifications: MTBF >100,000 hours.

Monitoring and lighting

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Software monitoringiThe unit reports power, temperature or fan data to PC software over a USB or internal connection.

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SoftwareiThe maker's software for monitoring or control.

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Built-in power displayiA screen on the unit that shows live power draw or other readings.

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RGB lighting

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiBody without cables. Width and height are the back face with the AC inlet. Depth is the length into the case, which decides case fit.

Width150Height86Depth150mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 5.9 in)2Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 3: 150 mm x 150 mm x 86 mm (L x W x H). Depth 150, width 150, height 86.

Width150Height86Depth160mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 6.3 in)1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v2-full-modular.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Dimensions (L x W x H) 160 x 150 x 86 mm. Depth 160, width 150, height 86.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ8Read 14 October 2026Specifications: Dimensions (L x W x H) 160 x 150 x 86mm. The sheet prints a net weight of 2.17 kg. It sits under package information and probably counts the cables, so it is not stored.

WeightiWeight of the unit alone. Use the Hardware Busters figure on hwbusters.com when the maker states none, not a copy on another site. Maker weights that include cables or the box, such as Corsair's, and retailer packed weights are not stored. A net weight counts unless the maker says it includes the cables.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact model, verbatim. The AC power cord differs per region.

Power Supply, AC Power Cord, Modular Cables, ATX Bridging Connector Plug, Mounting Screws, Cable Ties, Velcro Straps, Leaflet4Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/power-supplies/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-850w-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 3: power supply, power cord for the wall, modular power cables, ATX bridging connector plug (detection tool), mounting screws, cable ties and velcro straps. KitGuru adds a leaflet.

MWE850, Power Cord, 4 Screws, Connectors and Manual6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08M9M6DB9Read 14 October 2026Item details: Built-In Media MWE850, Power Cord, 4 Screws, Connectors and Manual. It is the retailer's line for the US model. The AC power cord differs per region.

Links

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Product page

www.asrock.com/Power-Supply/SteelLegend/SL-850G1Maker product pageasrock.com/Power-Supply/SteelLegend/SL-850GRead 14 October 2026ASRock's product page answers agents with a bot check, so its text was not read. The link is the page that search results name for the SL-850G. The specs below come from a retailer copy of ASRock's spec table, the photographed retail box, reviews and the Cybenetics report.

www.coolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v2-full-modular.html1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v2-full-modular.htmlRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

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coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ82Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ8Read 14 October 2026

Manual

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coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/f0fHRjTaQJ3Owner's manualcoolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/f0fHRjTaQJRead 14 October 2026User guide for the MWE Gold V2 550, 650, 750 and 850, Ver 1.0 2020/09. It has pin layouts and safety text and no spec table.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

10years2Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Overview: Global 10 Years Warranty.3Retailer pageinside-tech.co.uk/power-supplies-2/asrock-steel-legend-sl-850g-850w-atx-power-supply-unit-80-plus-gold-certified-120mm-silent-cooling-fan-high-efficiency-psuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Warranty (Years) 10. The market is not named.

5years1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-us/products/mwe-gold-850-v2-full-modular.htmlRead 14 October 2026Page: 5 year manufacturing warranty from the date of purchase. The US page names no market for the warranty.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/jm4eNcQGZ8Read 14 October 2026Features: 5 year factory warranty from purchase date.3Owner's manualcoolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/f0fHRjTaQJRead 14 October 2026Warranty section: a minimum 5-year hardware limited warranty from the date of purchase.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08M9M6DB9Read 14 October 2026Item details: Warranty Description 5 year manufacturer.

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