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Corsair RM1000e (2025) RMe Series Fully Modular ATX 3.1 Power Supply vs Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024)

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all judged against power supplies at a similar price

The Corsair RM1000e (2025) RMe Series Fully Modular ATX 3.1 Power Supply scores 7.2/10 overall, ahead of the Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024) at 6.8/10.

The Corsair RM1000e (2025) RMe Series Fully Modular ATX 3.1 Power Supply leads on quality and protections and noise.

The Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024) leads on warranty.

They score the same on efficiency and cabling and connectors.

The biggest difference is warranty, where the Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024) scores 10/10 to the Corsair RM1000e (2025) RMe Series Fully Modular ATX 3.1 Power Supply's 7/10.

Corsair RM1000e (2025) RMe Series Fully Modular ATX 3.1 Power Supply

Corsair RM1000e (2025) RMe Series Fully Modular ATX 3.1 Power Supply

7.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The RM1000e suits builders who want a 1000W ATX 3.1 power supply for a modern high-end graphics card. It fits people who care about low noise at everyday loads and want a native 12V-2x6 cable in the box. It is less suited to buyers who want premium internal components or a generous cable bundle.

Typically about £119.99 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024)

6.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024) is for builders who want a fully modular 850 W unit with a native 12V-2x6 cable for a current graphics card. It suits buyers who value a 10-year warranty and strong efficiency figures on 230V mains. It is a weaker fit for anyone who puts tight voltage regulation or a consistently quiet fan first.

Typically about £144.95 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair RM1000e (2025) RMe Series Fully Modular ATX 3.1 Power SupplySeasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024)
Quality and protections30%7/105/10
Efficiency20%8/108/10
Cabling and connectors20%7/107/10
Noise15%7/105/10
Warranty15%7/1010/10
Overall7.2/106.8/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair RM1000e (2025) RMe Series Fully Modular ATX 3.1 Power SupplySeasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024)
Rated output (W)1000 W rated continuous output; +12V rail 83.3 A; +3.3V and +5V 150 W each; +5VSB 15 W850 W
Efficiency rating (80 Plus or Cybenetics)80 PLUS Gold and Cybenetics Gold per Corsair; Hardware Busters measured Cybenetics Platinum (89.483% at 115 V, 91.576% at 230 V)80 PLUS Gold
Form factor (ATX or SFX) and ATX 3.x / PCIe 5.x supportATX, 140 x 150 x 86 mm; ATX 3.1 certified; PCIe 5.1 compliantATX
Modular cabling (fully, semi or non-modular)Fully modularFully modular
Graphics card connectors (12V-2x6 / 12VHPWR and PCIe 8-pin count)One native 12V-2x6 cable included; 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 8-pin, 7x SATA, 4x PATA; PCIe 8-pin count disputed across sources (2 to 6)1x 12V-2x6 (native); 1x PCIe 12+4 pin (600W) per Hardware Busters; 3x PCIe 6+2 pin; 8x SATA; 3x Molex
Fan size and zero-fan mode120 mm rifle-bearing fan with zero-RPM mode (fan off at low and moderate loads, per Corsair)135 mm fluid dynamic bearing fan; semi-passive mode (selectable)
Warranty (years)7 years10 years

Strengths and weaknesses

Corsair RM1000e (2025) RMe Series Fully Modular ATX 3.1 Power Supply

  • + Native 12V-2x6 cable and fully modular design
  • + Tight regulation, low ripple and working protections
  • + Quiet at low and moderate loads with zero-RPM mode
  • − Second-tier capacitors and MOSFETs, per Tom's Hardware
  • − Owners describe the cable bundle as minimal
  • − Owners question value against Corsair's own models

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want premium-brand capacitors and MOSFETs inside the unit
  • Builders needing a large cable bundle for many drives or accessories
  • Anyone who wants ten-year warranty cover
Read the full Corsair RM1000e (2025) RMe Series Fully Modular ATX 3.1 Power Supply review ›

Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024)

  • + 10-year warranty, praised by owners
  • + Cybenetics Platinum efficiency despite the Gold label
  • + Fully modular with native 12V-2x6 cable
  • − Loose 12V load regulation per Hardware Busters
  • − Fan curve complaints; spins up early for some owners
  • − Cables reported as bulky or short

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who put tight 12 V voltage regulation first
  • Builders who need a consistently silent fan at low load
  • Anyone with a compact case who needs long, flexible cables
Read the full Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024) review ›

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