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Corsair - RM1200x SHIFT vs Seasonic - FOCUS GX-850

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RM1200x SHIFTCORSAIRRENDER
Probe A
Corsair
RM1200x SHIFT
77.5/ 100B
Spec78· 55%
Features· 45%
FOCUS GX-850SEASONICRENDER
Probe B
Seasonic
FOCUS GX-850
61.1/ 100C
Spec61· 55%
Features· 45%
Quick verdict

Between the RM1200x SHIFT and FOCUS GX-850, the RM1200x SHIFT comes out ahead in wattage, while the FOCUS GX-850 wins on several specs. Overall, the RM1200x SHIFT scores 77.5 and the FOCUS GX-850 scores 61.1 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The RM1200x SHIFT is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 16.4 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 RM1200x SHIFT 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 RM1200x SHIFT is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.

Why Corsair - RM1200x SHIFT wins

  • Wattage — 41.18% more. 1200 W vs 850 W.

Why Seasonic - FOCUS GX-850 wins

  • No decisive advantages.
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Spec comparison

Spec

SpecCorsair - RM1200x SHIFTSeasonic - FOCUS GX-850
Wattage1200 Wlead850 W
Efficiency80+ Gold80+ Gold
Form factorATXATX

Features

SpecCorsair - RM1200x SHIFTSeasonic - FOCUS GX-850
Modularfullfull
ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWRtruetrue
Warranty10 yrs10 yrs
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