Power supplies / Compare
CORSAIR CX650M ATX 3.1 vs CORSAIR RM850x SHIFT (2025)
Product A: CORSAIR
49 of 66 known
CORSAIR RM1000x SHIFT (2025)
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W
be quiet! Dark Power 14 1000W
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1200W
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 750W
ASUS TUF Gaming 850W Gold EVO
ASRock PRO-850G
Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 (2024)
Lian Li SX Platinum 1000W
Seasonic CORE GX-850 (2024)
MSI MAG A850GLS PCIE5
Super Flower Leadex VIII Platinum PRO 1000W
Change CORSAIR CX650M ATX 3.1
Compare the CORSAIR RM850x SHIFT (2025) with
CORSAIR RM1000x SHIFT (2025)
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W
be quiet! Dark Power 14 1000W
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1200W
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 750W
ASUS TUF Gaming 850W Gold EVO
ASRock PRO-850G
Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 (2024)
Lian Li SX Platinum 1000W
Seasonic CORE GX-850 (2024)
MSI MAG A850GLS PCIE5
Super Flower Leadex VIII Platinum PRO 1000WProduct B: CORSAIR
52 of 66 known
Change CORSAIR RM850x SHIFT (2025)
Compare the CORSAIR CX650M ATX 3.1 with
37 of 58 fields differ
- 29 different values
- 8 known for one only
- 14 the same
- 7 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 66 power supplies.
- 4-pin Molex connectorsA: 1B: 4RM850x SHIFT (2025) is 4 times higher.
- Average noiseLower is betterA: 30.95dB(A)B: 10.65dB(A)RM850x SHIFT (2025) is 20.3 dB(A) lower.
- 12V rippleLower is betterA: 33.85mVB: 20.97mVRM850x SHIFT (2025) is 12.88 mV lower.
- PowerA: 650WB: 850WRM850x SHIFT (2025) is 200 W higher.
- Hold-up timeA: 19.7msB: 24.5msRM850x SHIFT (2025) is 4.8 ms higher.
- SATA power connectorsA: 8B: 9RM850x SHIFT (2025) has 1 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ACX650M ATX 3.1: 150 × 86 mm
- BRM850x SHIFT (2025): 150 × 86 mm
All 66 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
CP-9020299-NA, CP-9020299-EU, CP-9020299-UK1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020299-na/rm850x-shift-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020299-naRead 15 October 2026SKU CP-9020299-NA. The power table prints model RPS0221 and part no. 75-006527, which are not stored as model numbers.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FPGD7XDKRead 15 October 2026Item details: Model Number CP-9020299-NA.8Retailer pagewebshop.netip.dk/corsair-rm850x-shift-80-gold/cat-p/c/p1006311000Read 15 October 2026SKU CP-9020299-EU.9Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/850w-corsair-rm850x-shift-fully-modular-cybenetics-gold-pcie-51-single-rail-708a-140mm-fan-aRead 15 October 2026Scan lists CP-9020299-UK.
GTIN / EAN
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840440484981, 840440484974, 8400066794487Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FPGD7XDKRead 15 October 2026Item details: UPC 840440484981 and Mfr Part Number CP-9020299-NA. The check digit is valid.8Retailer pagewebshop.netip.dk/corsair-rm850x-shift-80-gold/cat-p/c/p1006311000Read 15 October 2026SKU CP-9020299-EU with EAN 0840440484974. Multitronic and DCS list the same code. Komputronik and Datafox also list 840006677284 for the same part number, which has a valid check digit too. The code that matches the US UPC prefix is stored.9Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/850w-corsair-rm850x-shift-fully-modular-cybenetics-gold-pcie-51-single-rail-708a-140mm-fan-aRead 15 October 2026Scan lists manufacturer code CP-9020299-UK with GTIN 840006679448. The check digit is valid. This is the only source for the UK code.
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Markets
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Colours
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Form factor
ATX version
ATX 3.11Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020310-na/cx-m-series-cx650m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020310-naRead 16 October 2026Tech Specs: ATX12V Version v3.1, EPS12V Version 2.92. The headline says ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 16 October 2026Intro: CX-M Series power supplies are ATX 3.1 compliant and PCIe 5.1 ready.
ATX 3.11Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020299-na/rm850x-shift-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020299-naRead 15 October 2026Overview: ATX 3.1-certified and PCIe 5.1 compliant. Tech Specs: ATX12V Version 3.1.3Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-second-generation-rmx-shift-psus-with-updated-cables-and-12v-2x6-gpu-supportRead 15 October 2026Meeting ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards.
PCIe CEM version
PCIe 5.11Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020310-na/cx-m-series-cx650m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020310-naRead 16 October 2026Headline and feature text: ATX 3.1 compliant and PCIe 5.1 ready, native 12V-2x6 GPU power cable.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 16 October 2026Intro: PCIe 5.1 ready with a 12V-2x6 cable.
PCIe 5.11Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020299-na/rm850x-shift-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020299-naRead 15 October 2026Overview: ATX 3.1-certified and PCIe 5.1 compliant.3Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-second-generation-rmx-shift-psus-with-updated-cables-and-12v-2x6-gpu-supportRead 15 October 2026Meeting ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards.
Modular cables
Semi-modular1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020310-na/cx-m-series-cx650m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020310-naRead 16 October 2026Tech Specs: Modular Semi. The cable listing marks the 24-pin, CPU and one dual 8-pin PCIe cable as fixed.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2905Read 16 October 2026DUT Information: Cable Design Semi Modular.
Fully modular1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020299-na/rm850x-shift-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020299-naRead 15 October 2026Overview: Fully modular with Type-5 connectors.3Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-second-generation-rmx-shift-psus-with-updated-cables-and-12v-2x6-gpu-supportRead 15 October 2026Fully modular, so builders can use only the cables they need.
Built by (OEM)
Great Wall5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2879Read 15 October 2026DUT Information: OEM/ODM Great Wall. Parts description: Manufacturer (OEM) Great Wall.6Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/corsair-rm850x-shift-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 15 October 2026Technical specifications: Manufacturer (OEM) Great Wall.
Power
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Rated continuous power
Full power rated up to
Not available
12V rail design
+12V max current
54.2A1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020310-na/cx-m-series-cx650m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020310-naRead 16 October 2026CX650M power table: +12V 54.2A, 650W.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 16 October 2026CX650M power table, model RPS0228, part no. 75-006837: +12V 54.2A 650W.
70.8A1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020299-na/rm850x-shift-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020299-naRead 15 October 2026Power table: +12V 70.8A, 850W.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rmx-shift-series-2nd-generationRead 15 October 2026RM850x power table, model RPS0221, part no. 75-006527: +12V 70.8A, 850W.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2879Read 15 October 2026Power Specifications table: +12V 70.8 A, 850 W.
+12V max power
650W1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020310-na/cx-m-series-cx650m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020310-naRead 16 October 2026CX650M power table: +12V 54.2A, 650W.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 16 October 2026CX650M power table: +12V 650W.
850W1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020299-na/rm850x-shift-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020299-naRead 15 October 2026Power table: +12V 70.8A with 850W listed beside the row. The Cybenetics report also prints 850 W for +12V.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rmx-shift-series-2nd-generationRead 15 October 2026RM850x power table: +12V 70.8A, 850W.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2879Read 15 October 2026Power Specifications table: +12V 850 W.
+3.3V and +5V combined power
130W1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020310-na/cx-m-series-cx650m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020310-naRead 16 October 2026CX650M power table: +3.3V 20A and +5V 20A share one 130W maximum output cell.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 16 October 2026CX650M power table: +3.3V 20A 130W and +5V 20A under one 130W cell.
120W1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020299-na/rm850x-shift-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020299-naRead 15 October 2026Power table: +3.3V 20A and +5V 20A with one 120W cell. The page layout does not tie the 120W to one rail. The Cybenetics report and Hardware Busters print it as the combined +3.3V and +5V power.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rmx-shift-series-2nd-generationRead 15 October 2026RM850x power table: +3.3V 20A, +5V 20A and one 120W cell.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2879Read 15 October 2026Power Specifications table: one merged 120 W cell for 3.3V and 5V, 20 A each.6Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/corsair-rm850x-shift-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 15 October 2026Technical specifications: Power 5V + 3.3V 120W.
+5V standby current
3A1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020310-na/cx-m-series-cx650m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020310-naRead 16 October 2026CX650M power table: +5VSB 3A, 15W.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 16 October 2026CX650M power table: +5Vsb 3A 15W.
3A1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020299-na/rm850x-shift-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020299-naRead 15 October 2026Power table: +5VSB 3A, 15W.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rmx-shift-series-2nd-generationRead 15 October 2026RM850x power table: +5Vsb 3A, 15W.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2879Read 15 October 2026Power Specifications table: 5VSB 3 A, 15 W.
AC input voltage
Lowest100Highest240V1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020310-na/cx-m-series-cx650m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020310-naRead 16 October 2026CX650M power table: AC input 100V-240V, input current 10A-5A, frequency 47Hz-63Hz.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 16 October 2026CX650M power table: 100V - 240V a.c., 10A - 5A, 47Hz - 63Hz.
Lowest100Highest240V1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020299-na/rm850x-shift-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020299-naRead 15 October 2026Power table: AC input 100V-240V, input current 10A-5A, 47Hz-63Hz.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rmx-shift-series-2nd-generationRead 15 October 2026RM850x power table: AC input 100V-240V, input current 10A-5A, 47Hz-63Hz.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2879Read 15 October 2026Manufacturer-provided information: 100-240 Vrms, 5-10 A, 47-63 Hz.
Alternative low power mode (ALPM)
Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020299-na/rm850x-shift-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020299-naRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Modern Standby Yes. The Cybenetics report ticks ALPM compatible.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2879Read 15 October 2026Temperature and Compliance Info: ALPM (Alternative Low Power Mode) compatible, checked. ATX v3.1 PSU Power Excursion is checked.6Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/corsair-rm850x-shift-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 15 October 2026Technical specifications: Alternative Low Power Mode support Yes.
Certifications
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80 PLUS rating
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Cybenetics efficiency at 115V
Cybenetics efficiency at 230V
Cybenetics noise at 115V
Measured
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Average efficiency at 115V (measured)
Average efficiency at 230V (measured)
Light-load efficiency at 115V (measured)
Average power factor at 115V (measured)
Average noise at 115V (measured)
Noise at full load at 115V (measured)
Standby power with no load at 115V (measured)
Hold-up time (measured)
12V ripple at full load (measured)
12V load regulation (measured)
Cables and connectors
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Cables
ACORSAIR CX650M ATX 3.1
| Connector | Connectors | Cables | Length to first plug (mm) | Wire gauge | Rated power (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATX 24-pin (20+4) | 1 | 1 | 600 | 18-22AWG | Not available |
| CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4) | 2 | 1 | 500 | 16-18AWG | Not available |
| PCIe 8-pin (6+2) | 4 | 2 | 500 | 16-18AWG | Not available |
| 12V-2x6 | 1 | 1 | 600 | 16AWG | 450 |
| SATA power | 6 | 2 | 400 | 18AWG | Not available |
| SATA power | 2 | 1 | 350 | 18AWG | Not available |
| 4-pin Molex | 1 | 1 | 350 | 18AWG | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020310-na/cx-m-series-cx650m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020310-naRead 16 October 2026CX650M cable listing: ATX 24-pin fixed (600mm), dual 4+4-pin / 8-pin EPS fixed (spacing 500mm, 100mm), dual 6+2-pin PCIe fixed (500mm, 100mm), dual 6+2-pin PCIe modular (500mm, 100mm), 450W 12V-2x6 modular (600mm), 3 SATA modular and 3 SATA fixed (400mm, 100mm, 100mm), 2 SATA / 1 PATA modular (350mm, 150mm, 150mm). The first spacing value is stored as the length to the first plug. Tech Specs: SATA connector 8, PATA connector 1. Wire gauges come from the Cybenetics report. Cybenetics lists 510 mm, 515 mm and 590 mm for some of the same cables, which are not stored. The 12V-2x6 gauge is a 16-24AWG range that includes sideband wires, so the 16AWG power wire gauge is stored.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 16 October 2026Included Cables: 1x fixed ATX 24-pin, 1x fixed dual ATX12V/EPS12V (8-pin / 4+4-pin), 1x fixed dual 8-pin PCIe, 1x modular dual 8-pin PCIe, 1x modular 450W / 600W 12V-2x6 (CX650M 450W), 1x modular SATA (3 SATA), 1x fixed SATA (3 SATA), 1x modular 2 SATA / 1 PATA. The 450W rating is for the CX650M.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2905Read 16 October 2026Cables and Connectors table: captive ATX 24 pin 18-22AWG, 4+4 pin ATX12V 16-18AWG, 6+2 pin PCIe 16-18AWG, SATA 18AWG. Modular 6+2 pin PCIe 16-18AWG, 12+1 pin PCIe (450W) 16-24AWG, SATA 18AWG, SATA / 4-pin Molex 18AWG. The gauges are stored. The lengths are Corsair's.
BCORSAIR RM850x SHIFT (2025)
| Connector | Connectors | Cables | Length to first plug (mm) | Wire gauge | Rated power (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATX 24-pin (20+4) | 1 | 1 | 610 | 16-20AWG | Not available |
| CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4) | 2 | 2 | 650 | 18AWG | Not available |
| PCIe 8-pin (6+2) | 4 | 3 | 650 | 18AWG | Not available |
| 12V-2x6 | 1 | 1 | 650 | Not available | 600 |
| SATA power | 9 | 3 | 500 | 18AWG | Not available |
| 4-pin Molex | 4 | 1 | 450 | 18AWG | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020299-na/rm850x-shift-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020299-naRead 15 October 2026Cable listing: 1 ATX 24-pin 610 mm, 2 EPS 4+4-pin 650 mm, 2 PCIe 8-pin (6+2-pin) 650 mm, 1 90-degree 12V-2x6 to 600W 12V-2x6 (12+4-pin) 650 mm, 1 600W 90-degree 12V-2x6 to 2x 8-pin PCIe (6+2-pin) cable with 2 plugs 650 mm, 3 SATA cables with 3 plugs each (500 mm to the first plug, 100 mm spacing, 700 mm total) and 1 PATA cable with 4 plugs (450 mm to the first plug, 100 mm spacing, 750 mm total). All lengths have a tolerance of 10 mm. PATA plugs are the 4-pin Molex plugs. The 12V-2x6 to 2x 8-pin cable is stored as a PCIe 8-pin cable with 2 plugs. It and the 12V-2x6 cable both plug into the native 12V-2x6 socket of the PSU, as Hardware Busters says the modular panel has one native 12V-2x6 header. The Cybenetics report and Hardware Busters list the 2x 8-pin cable as 2 cables with 2 connectors, which does not match Corsair's listing. Gauges come from the Cybenetics report.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rmx-shift-series-2nd-generationRead 15 October 2026Included cables for the RM850x, with the SATA count stated for the 850W: 1x ATX 24-pin 610 mm, 2x EPS 4+4-pin 650 mm, 2x PCIe 8-pin 650 mm, 1x 90-degree 12V-2x6 to 2x 8-pin PCIe 650 mm, 1x 90-degree 12V-2x6 to 600W 12V-2x6 650 mm, 3x SATA, 1x PATA.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2879Read 15 October 2026Cables and Connectors table: ATX 24 pin 610 mm 16-20AWG, 2 x 4+4 pin ATX12V 650 mm 18AWG, 2 x 6+2 pin PCIe 650 mm 18AWG, 2 x 2x 6+2 pin PCIe 650 mm 18AWG, 12+2 pin PCIe 650 mm (600W) 16-24AWG, 3 SATA cables with 9 plugs in total 18AWG and 1 Molex cable with 4 plugs 18AWG, no in-cable capacitors. The 16-24AWG range of the 12V-2x6 cable includes the sideband wires, so no gauge is stored for it. The 18AWG gauge of the PCIe cables is stored for the 2x 8-pin cable too.6Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/corsair-rm850x-shift-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 15 October 2026Cables page: the modular panel has eleven sockets including one native 12V-2x6 header, and all cables are debossed PVC. Review date November 16, 2025.
CPU (EPS) connectors
2
2
PCIe 8-pin connectors
4
4
16-pin GPU connectors
1
1
SATA power connectors
8
9
4-pin Molex connectors
1
4
Cable style
Embossed or debossed flat1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020299-na/rm850x-shift-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020299-naRead 15 October 2026Cable listing: Debossed cable type for every cable. Tech Specs: Cable Type Type 5. Stored as embossed, which covers debossed jackets.3Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-second-generation-rmx-shift-psus-with-updated-cables-and-12v-2x6-gpu-supportRead 15 October 2026Improved debossed-PVC cables with low-profile combs.
Fan
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Fan size
140mm1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020299-na/rm850x-shift-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020299-naRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Fan Size MM 140mm.3Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-second-generation-rmx-shift-psus-with-updated-cables-and-12v-2x6-gpu-supportRead 15 October 2026A quiet 140mm fluid dynamic bearing fan.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2879Read 15 October 2026DUT Information: 140mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan (NR140HP).
Fan bearing
Fluid dynamic (FDB)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020299-na/rm850x-shift-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020299-naRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Fan Bearing Technology FDB. Overview: 140mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan.3Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-second-generation-rmx-shift-psus-with-updated-cables-and-12v-2x6-gpu-supportRead 15 October 2026A quiet 140mm fluid dynamic bearing fan.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2879Read 15 October 2026Parts description: Corsair NR140HP, 140mm, 12V, 0.33A, Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan.
Fan mode
Always on1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020310-na/cx-m-series-cx650m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020310-naRead 16 October 2026Tech Specs: Zero RPM Mode No. The feature text says a custom fan curve keeps it silent under low-to-moderate loads, which is not a fan stop.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2905Read 16 October 2026Semi-Passive Operation is marked absent. The typical load tests show the fan at 746 rpm at 10% load.
Semi-passive1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020299-na/rm850x-shift-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020299-naRead 15 October 2026Overview: Zero RPM Mode for near-silent operation at lower loads.3Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-second-generation-rmx-shift-psus-with-updated-cables-and-12v-2x6-gpu-supportRead 15 October 2026Zero RPM mode: the fan switches off entirely at low and medium loads. A rear-mounted knob adjusts fan speed.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2879Read 15 October 2026DUT Information: Semi-Passive Operation checked (selectable). The typical load table shows the fan at 0 rpm from 10% to 50% load.6Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/corsair-rm850x-shift-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 15 October 2026Technical specifications: Semi-Passive Operation yes (selectable). Corsair's guide says the fan speed knob sets the speed once the fan starts and does not turn Zero RPM mode off, so no fan mode switch is stored.
Protection and parts
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Protections
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)2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 16 October 2026Safety and Protection section describes over-voltage (OVP), over-current (OCP), over-temperature (OTP), short-circuit (SCP) and over-power (OPP) protection. UVP, NLO and SIP come from the Cybenetics protection tests.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2905Read 16 October 2026Protection Features: UVP passed at 90 V full load and at 80 V (no damage), NLO checked, surge protection by MOV and inrush protection by NTC. The manufacturer block lists OPP, OCP (+12V), OTP, SCP, surge and inrush protection and no fan failure protection.
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)2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rmx-shift-series-2nd-generationRead 15 October 2026Protection section for the series: OVP on 12V, 5V and 3.3V, OCP on 3.3V, 5V and 12V, OTP, SCP and OPP. UVP, NLO and SIP come from the Hardware Busters protection tests.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2879Read 15 October 2026Protection Features (Manufacturer): OPP, +12V OCP, OTP, SCP, surge protection and inrush protection ticked, fan failure protection not present.6Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/corsair-rm850x-shift-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 15 October 2026Protection Features page: OCP on 12V, 5V, 3.3V and 5VSB, OPP, OTP, SCP, UVP (90V full load and 80V no damage), NLO and SIP (surge MOV, inrush NTC and bypass relay) all shown. Fan failure protection is not present.
All-Japanese capacitors
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Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020299-na/rm850x-shift-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020299-naRead 15 October 2026Overview: 105 C-rated, 100% Japanese electrolytic capacitors. The Cybenetics parts list also shows polymer capacitors from FPCAP, which the claim does not cover.3Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-second-generation-rmx-shift-psus-with-updated-cables-and-12v-2x6-gpu-supportRead 15 October 2026105 C-rated 100% Japanese capacitors.
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Monitoring and lighting
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RGB lighting
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width150Height86Depth140mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 5.5 in)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020310-na/cx-m-series-cx650m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020310-naRead 16 October 2026Tech Specs: Dimensions 150mm x 86mm x 140mm. The manual gives height 86 mm, width 150 mm and length 140 mm. The feature text says a compact 140mm (length) design.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 16 October 2026CX650M: height 86mm, width 150mm, length 140mm.
Width150Height86Depth160mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 6.3 in)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020299-na/rm850x-shift-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020299-naRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Dimensions 160mm x 150mm x 86mm with no axis names. The quick start guide gives length 160 mm, width 150 mm and height 86 mm. Depth is 160 mm.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rmx-shift-series-2nd-generationRead 15 October 2026RM850x specifications: 160mm length, 150mm width, 86mm height.
In the box
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In the box
CX-M Series ATX Power Supply, Modular DC Cable Set, AC Power Cable, Warranty & Safety Documentation1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020310-na/cx-m-series-cx650m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020310-naRead 16 October 2026Package Contents: CX-M Series ATX Power Supply, Modular DC Cable Set, AC Power Cable, Warranty & Safety Documentation. The cables are stored in the cables field. The AC cable differs per region.
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Manual
www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-20252Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 16 October 2026Corsair quick start guide for the CX-M Series (3rd GEN). It covers the CX650M and the CX750M.
www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rmx-shift-series-2nd-generation2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rmx-shift-series-2nd-generationRead 15 October 2026Quick start guide of the RMx SHIFT Series 2nd generation. It covers the 750W, 850W and 1000W models. The page also keeps no separate PDF.
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
7years1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020310-na/cx-m-series-cx650m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020310-naRead 16 October 2026Tech Specs: Warranty 7 Year. The page is the Corsair US store.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 16 October 2026Warranty: CX-M Series (3rd GEN) power supplies have a 7-year warranty.
10years1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020299-na/rm850x-shift-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020299-naRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Warranty 10 Year and the Overview says 10-year warranty. The page is the US shop.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rmx-shift-series-2nd-generationRead 15 October 2026CORSAIR RMx SHIFT Series 2nd Gen PSUs have a 10-year warranty.3Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-second-generation-rmx-shift-psus-with-updated-cables-and-12v-2x6-gpu-supportRead 15 October 2026Each unit includes a ten-year warranty.
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