Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) vs Seasonic - FOCUS GX-850
Between the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) and FOCUS GX-850, the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) comes out ahead in wattage, while the FOCUS GX-850 wins on several specs. Overall, the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) scores 82 and the FOCUS GX-850 scores 61.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 20.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) if you care most about wattage. The biggest gaps in its favor are wattage.
The FOCUS GX-850 similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable efficiency, modular, atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) wins
- ▲Wattage — 52.94% more. 1300 W vs 850 W.
Why Seasonic - FOCUS GX-850 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) | Seasonic - FOCUS GX-850 |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1300 Wlead | 850 W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Gold | 80+ Gold |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Features
| Spec | Cooler Master - V Gold 1300W V2 (ATX 3.0) | Seasonic - FOCUS GX-850 |
|---|---|---|
| Modular | full | full |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | true | true |
| Warranty | 10 yrs | 10 yrs |
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