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CORSAIR CX650M ATX 3.1 vs Montech Century II 850W
Product A: CORSAIR
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Product B: Montech
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37 of 58 fields differ
- 30 different values
- 7 known for one only
- 15 the same
- 6 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 66 power supplies.
- 4-pin Molex connectorsA: 1B: 4Montech is 4 times higher.
- PowerA: 650WB: 850WMontech is 200 W higher.
- 12V rippleLower is betterA: 33.85mVB: 28.25mVMontech is 5.6 mV lower.
- Average noiseLower is betterA: 30.95dB(A)B: 26.89dB(A)Montech is 4.06 dB(A) lower.
- Hold-up timeA: 19.7msB: 22.4msMontech is 2.7 ms higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ACORSAIR: 150 × 86 mm
- BMontech: 150 × 86 mm
All 66 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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$89.92Press releasemontechpc.com/news-century-iiRead 14 October 2026Article: Starting at just $89.9. Funkykit lists the 850W model at US$ 89.9, the lowest of the three launch models. US price, no sales tax.3Press articlefunkykit.com/news/montech-introduces-century-ii-power-supplyRead 14 October 2026Century II 850 W: US$ 89.9. The 1050 W is US$ 109.9 and the 1200 W is US$ 129.9.
Launch price (EU)
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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.
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.
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.
Built by (OEM)
Shenzhen Xinweiye Technology (XWY)5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2813Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: OEM/ODM Shenzhen Xinweiye Technology Co., Ltd. Tom's Hardware calls the company XWY.7Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/montech-century-ii-gold-850w-atx-3-1-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026Internal Design: the OEM is Shenzhen Xinweiye Technology Co., typically referred to as XWY.
Power
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Rated continuous power
Full power rated up to
40°C1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-850wRead 14 October 2026Specifications tab: Operating Temperature 0-40 C. Tom's Hardware prints the power table as Rated @ 40 C. The Cybenetics report leaves its continuous full load temperature row empty.7Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/montech-century-ii-gold-850w-atx-3-1-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026Power specifications table titled Rated @ 40 C. Same figure as the maker's operating temperature.
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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
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.
Alternative low power mode (ALPM)
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.
BMontech Century II 850W
| Connector | Connectors | Cables | Length to first plug (mm) | Wire gauge | Rated power (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATX 24-pin (20+4) | 1 | 1 | 590 | 18AWG | Not available |
| CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4) | 2 | 2 | 700 | 18AWG | Not available |
| PCIe 8-pin (6+2) | 4 | 2 | 600 | 18AWG | Not available |
| 12V-2x6 | 1 | 1 | 600 | 16AWG | 600 |
| SATA power | 8 | 2 | 500 | 18AWG | Not available |
| 4-pin Molex | 4 | 1 | 500 | 18AWG | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-850wRead 14 October 2026Cables table: 1 motherboard cable with a 20+4 pin plug, 2 CPU cables with one 4+4 pin plug, 2 PCIe cables with two 6+2 pin plugs, 1 12V-2x6 cable, 2 SATA cables with 4 plugs and 1 Molex cable with 4 plugs. Lengths and gauge come from the Cybenetics report.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2813Read 14 October 2026Cables and Connectors table: ATX 20+4 pin 590 mm 18AWG, 2 x 4+4 pin EPS 700 mm 18AWG, 2 x 6+2 pin PCIe cables 600 mm then 150 mm with 4 plugs in total 18AWG, 12+4 pin PCIe 600 mm (600W) 16-26AWG, 2 SATA cables of 500 mm plus 3 x 150 mm spacing with 8 plugs in total 18AWG, 1 Molex cable 500 mm plus 3 x 150 mm with 4 plugs 18AWG. The 16-26AWG range of the 12V-2x6 cable includes the thin sideband wires, so the stored gauge is the 16AWG power wire.
CPU (EPS) connectors
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2
PCIe 8-pin connectors
4
4
16-pin GPU connectors
1
1
SATA power connectors
8
8
4-pin Molex connectors
1
4
Cable style
Flat1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-850wRead 14 October 2026Overview: Flat cables and fully modular design.7Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/montech-century-ii-gold-850w-atx-3-1-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026The cable bundle is all-black and entirely flat-ribbon in construction.
Fan
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Fan size
Fan bearing
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.
Fan mode switch
Yes5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2813Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: Semi-Passive Operation marked selectable.7Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/montech-century-ii-gold-850w-atx-3-1-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026External Appearance: a smaller secondary toggle on the rear lets the user disable the hybrid mode and run the fan continuously.
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)1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-850wRead 14 October 2026Specifications tab: OPP / OVP / UVP / SCP / OCP / OTP.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2813Read 14 October 2026Protection Features (Manufacturer) lists OPP, +12V OCP, OTP, SCP, surge and inrush current protection. Protection tests tick UVP at 90 V and 80 V and NLO. The maker lists OVP, which the report does not test.
All-Japanese capacitors
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Monitoring and lighting
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Software monitoring
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Software
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Built-in power display
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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.
Width150Height86Depth140mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 5.5 in)1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-850wRead 14 October 2026Specifications tab: Dimensions (LxWxH) 140 x 150 x 86 mm, so depth 140, width 150, height 86. Tom's Hardware says the unit is 160 mm long. The maker value is stored and retailers copy it.
Weight
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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.
AC power cable, Mounting screws, Velcro-style cable straps, Cable ties, User manual7Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/montech-century-ii-gold-850w-atx-3-1-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026In the Box: AC power cable, mounting screws, reusable Velcro-style cable straps, cable ties and a small user manual. Review published 7 September 2026.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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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.
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EPREL registration number
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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.
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