The Montech BETA 2 850W is an ATX 3.1, 80 PLUS Bronze power supply with a native 12V-2x6 cable, suited to gaming PCs and upgrades using compatible modern graphics cards that need up to 850W.
Recommended For
- Budget-conscious gaming PC builders using an 850W-class system with a compatible modern NVIDIA GPU can use the native 12V-2x6 cable without a separate adapter.
- Builders refreshing an ATX gaming PC who want ATX 3.1 support and a native next-generation GPU power connector while keeping to a Bronze-tier PSU budget.
- PC builders who prefer a straightforward, fixed-cable installation and value the listed five-year warranty and standard protection features over modular cabling.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- When building a PC around a compatible NVIDIA RTX 40- or RTX 50-series graphics card, users can connect the GPU with the included native 12V-2x6 cable instead of relying on a separate adapter; confirm the graphics card’s power requirements before choosing the PSU.
- For gaming builds that place sustained demand on both the CPU and GPU, the BETA 2 850W has been used in demanding test systems with RTX 4080- and RTX 5080-class cards; check total system power needs, especially if using a higher-draw GPU or overclocking.
- When upgrading a PC that still uses a graphics card with conventional PCIe power plugs, builders can use the BETA 2’s 6+2-pin PCIe connectors; the native 12V-2x6 connection also supports a later compatible GPU upgrade.
- For a cost-conscious gaming PC build, this Bronze-rated PSU provides modern GPU connections and an 850W capacity without requiring a move to a higher-efficiency tier; builders can reserve more of their budget for the graphics card or processor.
- When installing in a mid-tower or compatible compact mATX case, the 140 mm PSU depth and flexible embossed cables can make fitting and routing easier; because the cables are fixed, plan where the unused leads will go before closing the case.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | ATX desktop PC builds requiring up to 850 W |
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| Power Output | 850 W maximum output |
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| Efficiency | 80 PLUS Bronze certified |
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| Cooling | Air-cooled with one 120 mm fan |
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| Connectors | 20+4-pin motherboard ×1, 4+4-pin CPU ×2, 6+2-pin PCIe ×2, SATA ×4, and 4-pin Molex ×4 |
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| Modularity | Full modular cable format |
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| Protection | OPP, OVP, UVP, OCP, OTP, and SCP |
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| Input Power | Maximum input voltage: 240 V AC |
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| Dimensions | 140 × 150 × 86 mm |
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| Color | Bronze |
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| Model And Brand | Montech BETA 2 850W; model number BETA2850W; part number BETA 2 850W |
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