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Novexa PW-8979 Core 850W 80 PLUS Bronze ATX 3.1 Power Supply

Power Supplies · Novexa · SKU PW8979-CORE · Released 2024 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index1,241 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#7,832
Street price$79
Power850 W (rated)
Performance per dollar15.71
Released2024

Specifications

BrandNovexa
ModelNovexa PW-8979 Core
Rated output850 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Bronze (85% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 3.1 / PCIe CEM 5.1
GPU power1× 12V-2x6 (600 W)
PCIe 8-pin2×
Form factorATX
ModularitySemi-modular
Fan135 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 17 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty7 years

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