Impressions of the Super Flower Combat FG 850W 80+ Gold power supply

If there is one brand in the technology market that is synonymous with quality power supplies, it is Super Flower. The company has produced some renowned products and still produces some of the best in the market. The company recently introduced its mainstream Combat FG series, aimed at mainstream gaming PCs. Today we take a look at Super Flower’s Combat FG 850W unit.

Super Flower Combat FG 850W 80+ Gold Power Supply – Specifications

The Combat FG series is designed for the mainstream PC market and offers support for the latest standards such as ATX 3.1. The power supplies are available in three models: 650W, 750W and up to 850W. Super Flower’s Combat FG range is available in both black and white, giving users more choice when selecting a power supply for their systems. These power supplies also feature a fully modular design.

Let’s get to the specs: The Super Flower Combat FG 850W unit we got offers a maximum DC power of 850 watts and an active PFC. It is an 80 PLUS GOLD unit with an efficiency of 87% at 100% load and 90% at 50% load (240V). The PSU is fully compliant with Intel’s C6 and C7 power states and has an operating temperature of 0-40°C. The PSU is fully compliant with the latest ATX 3.1, EPS 12V (V2.92) standards.

The protection features you get with the Super Flower Combat GF Series power supplies include:

• Surge protection
• Surge protection
• Overtemperature protection
• Overcurrent protection
• Short circuit protection

As for the design of the power supply, it has a compact ATX form factor and measures 140 x 150 x 86mm. Cooling is provided by a top-mounted 120mm FDB (Fluid Dual-Bearning) fan. All Super Flower power supplies come with a 10-year warranty. The 850W Combat GF currently retails for $109. Some key features of the Super Flower Combat GF 850W power supply include:

• 120mm FDB Fan: Unique 7-blade design for high airflow and more stable cooling system; provides accurate rotation speed to minimize noise (dBA).
• 100% fully modular with only ultra-flexible ribbon cables for easy cable management.
• 80 PLUS Gold certified, 87% 90% 87% efficient at 20% 50% 100% rated load.
• Automatic voltage detection in the entire range 100 V – 240 V (active PFC)
• Complies with ATX 12V v3.0, EPS 12V v2.92 specification.
• Meet Energy Star standard and Energy Using Products (EuP) regulation.
• Overvoltage protection / overcurrent protection / overpower protection / short circuit protection / overtemperature protection
• Supports all Intel/AMD multi-core CPUs and ATX/BTX compatible motherboards (Haswell capable)
• Supports NVIDIA SLI and ATI CrossFireX high-performance graphics cards
• PCI-E (6+2) pin connector for high-end graphics card requirements.

Super Flower Combat GF 850W 80 Plus Gold Power Supply – Unboxing and Close-Up

The unit we received comes in a large box with a picture of the power supply on the front. The front also lists several features such as the power rating, 80 Plus Gold rating, and features such as ATX 3.1 certification, PCIe 5.1 capability, and 200% power excursion.

On the back you will also find a list of the features that we described in detail above and which we will discuss in more detail below.

Inside the packaging, the power supply is packed in foam for protection during transport, while the cables are clamped next to it.

The power supply comes with a manual and four screws. Four screws are also included for mounting it in your case.

The power supply itself is packed in a fabric cover.

The Super Flower Combat GF Series power supplies offer a distinctive look right out of the box. They have a compact design that is great for users whose PCs do not support the extended ATX designs found in some higher wattage power supplies.

On the back you will see the power plug, the power switch and a large power panel that serves as an exhaust vent.

Depending on how you use the power supply, the specifications and power ratings are displayed on the bottom. The power supply is rated to output a maximum of 70.5A and 850W from the 12V rails.

There are large Combat GF series logos on the sides of the power supply.

Let’s get to the connectors: There are two 8-pin CPU connectors, four 8-pin PCI-e connectors (including 2 CPU), one 24-pin ATX connector (14+10 pin) and four 6-pin connectors for peripherals.

The cables in the packaging bag include ATX 20+4 pin, two 4+4 pin CPU connectors, a single 16 pin PCIe cable, 2 PCIe 6+2 connectors, 3 SATA connectors and 1 MOLEX connector.

Final impressions of the Super Flower Combat GF 850W 80 PLUS Gold power supply

The Super Flower brand reputation is considered to be one of the best in the PSU industry. They are known for quality products and the Combat GF PSU line is an extension of their portfolio in the mainstream segments. The Combat GF series offers well-built designs with good performance ratings that should meet the needs of most PC builders. The PSU conforms to the ATX 3.1 standard and includes a PCIe 16-pin adapter cable in case you want to use an RTX 40 GPU. It should also be mentioned that the Combat GF 850W PSU is currently available for $109, making it a great solution at this price point since you mostly find 750W ATX 3.1 products around $100.