{
  "id": 6136325,
  "title": "Montech Century II Gold 850W ATX 3.1 power supply review: Excellent budget-friendly Gold-tier ATX 3.1 unit with Cybenetics Platinum efficiency",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/montech-century-ii-gold-850w-atx-3-1-power-supply-review-excellent",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-07T12:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/montech-century-ii-gold-850w-atx-3-1-power-supply-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Montech is a Taiwanese components company, established in 2016, known for its affordable PC cases that have since expanded to include air and liquid coolers, fans, and power supplies. The company's latest offering, the Montech Century II Gold 850W ATX 3.1 power supply, is positioned between the value-oriented Century line and its premium Titan series, delivering ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compliance at a competitive price. The 850W model is the entry-level unit, offering Gold-level efficiency and a substantial 600W native 12V-2x6 cable. The package includes an AC power cable, mounting screws, cable straps, ties, and a user manual, providing an excellent unboxing experience. The power supply features a distinctive two-tone design, with a matte silver top panel and a black chassis, and includes a variety of connectors to accommodate most single-GPU configurations. Cooling is provided by a 135mm Hong Hua fan with fluid-dynamic bearings, ensuring long-lasting performance.",
  "summary": "At $90, the Montech Century II Gold 850W ATX 3.1 is a low-cost Gold-tier ATX 3.1 unit with a native 12V-2x6 connector, Cybenetics Platinum efficiency at both 115V and 230V input, and a matte silver chassis.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}