P850W 80+ Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular PCIe 5.0

P850W 80+ Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular PCIe 5.0: The Essential Powerhouse for Modern Gaming

In the dynamic world of PC building, the power supply unit (PSU) serves as the critical backbone, delivering the stable and efficient power that fuels every component. For gamers, content creators, and enthusiasts seeking a reliable and high-performance foundation for their systems, the P850W 80+ Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular PCIe 5.0 stands out as an exceptional choice.

This 850-watt powerhouse from GIGABYTE AORUS is more than just a power source. It’s a meticulously crafted solution designed to meet the rigorous demands of today’s most advanced hardware. Its focus on Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular design ensures not only top-tier efficiency but also unparalleled flexibility and aesthetic appeal for your build.

The P850W 80+ Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular PCIe 5.0 is engineered to provide unwavering stability, superior efficiency, and comprehensive protection. It’s the ideal heart for a high-performance gaming rig or a powerful workstation, ensuring your system runs smoothly and reliably for years to come.

The Power of Platinum: 80+ Platinum AORUS ELITE Efficiency

At the core of the P850W 80+ Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular PSU is its prestigious 80 PLUS Platinum certification. This certification is a rigorous standard, signifying exceptional energy conversion efficiency.

To achieve an 80 PLUS Platinum rating, a PSU must demonstrate a minimum of 90% efficiency at 20% load, 92% at 50% load, and 89% at 100% load. This means that a significant portion of the electricity drawn from the wall is converted into usable power for your components, with minimal energy wasted as heat.

What does this superior efficiency mean for you, the user, when choosing the Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular?

Firstly, it translates to significant energy cost savings. By converting more of the raw power into usable electricity, less energy is lost. This directly reduces your electricity consumption, leading to lower utility bills over the lifespan of your system. It’s an economically smart choice for any PC owner.

Secondly, the high efficiency of the Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular contributes to reduced heat generation. Less wasted energy means less heat produced by the PSU itself. This helps maintain a cooler internal environment for your entire PC, which is crucial for overall system stability and extending the lifespan of your valuable components.

Thirdly, this optimized thermal performance allows for quieter operation. With less heat to dissipate, the 120mm fan can operate at lower RPMs, resulting in a noticeably quieter system. This is a significant benefit for users who prioritize a serene computing experience, free from distracting fan noise.

Finally, exceptional efficiency often correlates with superior power stability. The Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular delivers cleaner, more consistent power to your components. It minimizes voltage ripple and fluctuations, providing a rock-solid power foundation that prevents crashes and ensures peak performance even under heavy loads.

Future-Ready Connectivity: PCIe 5.0 and ATX 3.0 Compliance

The landscape of PC hardware is constantly evolving, with new generations of graphics cards demanding more dynamic power delivery. The P850W 80+ Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular PCIe 5.0 is engineered to meet these stringent requirements, ensuring your system is prepared for future upgrades.

A key feature is its PCIe 5.0 Ready with Native 16-pin 12VHPWR Connector. Modern, high-performance graphics cards, particularly those from NVIDIA’s RTX 40-series and upcoming generations, utilize the PCIe 5.0 standard and require a specialized 16-pin 12VHPWR connector.

The Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular PSU comes equipped with a high-quality, native 16-pin cable. This cable is capable of delivering up to 600W of power directly to your GPU, eliminating the need for cumbersome and potentially unreliable adapters. This ensures seamless and stable power delivery to your most power-hungry component.

Furthermore, the Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular is fully compliant with Intel’s ATX 3.0 standard (and compatible with ATX 3.1). This is crucial for handling extreme power excursions—sudden, massive power spikes—that are characteristic of modern GPUs.

The P850W 80+ Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular can sustain power excursions of up to 3 times the GPU power and 2 times the total system power. This guarantees unwavering stability and prevents system shutdowns even during intense gaming sessions or demanding rendering tasks. This adherence to ATX 3.0 safeguards your components and ensures uninterrupted performance.

Advanced Cooling: The “ICE” in AORUS ELITE

The “ICE” in the product name, P850W 80+ Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular PCIe 5.0 ICE, points to its advanced cooling technology. This system is designed to maintain optimal temperatures and minimize acoustic output, enhancing both the lifespan and user experience of the PSU.

At the heart of this cooling system is a 120mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) Fan. FDB fans are renowned for their superior longevity, quiet operation, and excellent thermal performance compared to traditional sleeve bearings.

They utilize an oil film shock absorption technology, significantly reducing friction and noise during operation. This means the fan integrated into your Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular power supply operates with remarkable silence, contributing to a truly quiet PC build.

The Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular also incorporates Smart Fan Control. The fan speed dynamically adjusts based on the power supply’s thermal load, ensuring optimal cooling only when necessary.

During idle or low-load situations (typically below 50% load), the fan can even stop completely. This provides a truly silent computing experience, eliminating fan noise when your system isn’t under stress. This intelligent design perfectly balances efficient cooling with acoustic performance.

Furthermore, GIGABYTE’s engineering expertise in heat dissipation and material selection has enabled a remarkably Compact Design Optimized for Airflow. The Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular measures only 140mm in length.

This compact form factor ensures broad compatibility with a wide range of PC cases, including smaller form factor builds where space is at a premium. Despite its size, the thoughtful internal layout promotes excellent airflow within the PSU itself, further enhancing its cooling capabilities.

Fully Modular Design: The Ultimate in Cable Management

The “Modular” aspect of the P850W 80+ Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular PCIe 5.0 is a key differentiator, offering unparalleled flexibility and aesthetic benefits for your PC build.

A fully modular design means you only connect the cables that are absolutely necessary for your specific components. This eliminates redundant cable clutter, which can obstruct airflow within your PC case and make cable routing a frustrating ordeal.

The Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular comes with flat, all-white cables. These cables are not only aesthetically pleasing, blending seamlessly into most builds, but their flat profile also makes them easier to route and manage behind the motherboard tray, contributing to a clean and professional look.

This leads to Improved Airflow and Thermal Performance. By removing unnecessary cables, you create a less restrictive environment within your PC case. This directly translates to better airflow around your CPU, GPU, and other sensitive hardware, contributing to lower operating temperatures and enhanced component longevity.

Finally, the modularity of the Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular offers Simplified Installation and Upgrades. Adding or removing components becomes a straightforward process, as you can easily connect or disconnect only the required cables without disturbing the rest of your build. This flexibility is invaluable for system builders and upgraders alike.

Uncompromising Reliability and Durability

The P850W 80+ Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular PCIe 5.0 is built to last, incorporating premium components and comprehensive protection features to safeguard your valuable hardware and ensure long-term, stable operation.

A key indicator of its superior quality is the use of 100% Japanese Capacitors. All capacitors within the Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular PSU are high-quality Japanese capacitors.

These are globally recognized for their exceptional performance, unwavering stability, and significantly extended lifespan. They ensure consistent and reliable power delivery, even under heavy loads and elevated operating temperatures. This commitment to top-tier components translates directly into the exceptional long-term reliability and peace of mind that defines the Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular.

The PSU features a Powerful Single +12V Rail. This rail provides robust and stable power output for your most demanding components, particularly your CPU and GPU. A single +12V rail simplifies power distribution and enhances overall system stability, even during intense gaming sessions or when overclocking.

To further protect your system, the Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular is equipped with a comprehensive suite of six circuit protection designs:

• OVP (Over Voltage Protection): Safeguards components from excessive voltage.
• OPP (Over Power Protection): Prevents damage if the system attempts to draw too much power.
• SCP (Short Circuit Protection): Protects against short circuits that can cause severe damage.
• UVP (Under Voltage Protection): Ensures stable operation by cutting power if voltage drops below safe levels.
• OCP (Over Current Protection): Prevents damage from excessive current on individual rails.
• OTP (Over Temperature Protection): Shuts down the PSU if internal temperatures become dangerously high.

These robust protection mechanisms ensure the stable and safe operation of your entire computer system under all conditions. They are a vital safeguard for your valuable hardware.

With a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating of over 100,000 hours, the Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular is engineered for extended periods of trouble-free operation. This exceptional MTBF underscores its reliability and long-term durability.

GIGABYTE further reinforces its confidence in the quality and durability of the P850W 80+ Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular PCIe 5.0 by offering a generous 10-year warranty (adjusted according to different regions). This substantial warranty period highlights the confidence GIGABYTE has in the product’s quality and longevity.

The AORUS Aesthetic: Style and Substance

Beyond its formidable technical specifications, the P850W 80+ Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular PCIe 5.0 boasts a distinctive aesthetic that complements any high-end PC build, particularly those aiming for a clean, modern look.

It features an Elegant White Finish. The sleek white chassis of the PSU, coupled with its matching flat, all-white modular cables, provides a clean, modern, and sophisticated look. This design choice makes the Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular a visual highlight in any system, especially those with a white or light-themed aesthetic.

A particularly innovative design element is the Unique AORUS Magnetic Plate. The power supply features a unique AORUS magnetic plate that can be attached to different sides of the unit.

This clever design allows users to customize the visual presentation of the iconic AORUS logo. It ensures the logo is always oriented for the best visual effect, regardless of the PSU’s mounting orientation within your PC case. The neon color printing with a metallic sheen creates a dynamic visual experience as the plate is moved, adding a touch of customizable flair and premium appeal to your Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular PSU.

Technical Specifications at a Glance:

• Model: GP-AE850PM PG5 ICE
• Type: Intel Form Factor ATX 12V v3.0 (compatible with ATX 3.1)
• PFC: Active PFC (>0.9 typical)
• Input Voltage: 100-240 Vac (full range)
• Input Current: 12-6A
• Input Frequency: 60-50 Hz
• Output Capacity: 850W
• Dimension: 150 x 140 x 86mm (Compact Design)
• Fan Type: 120mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) Fan
• 80 PLUS Certification: Platinum (92% efficiency at typical load)
• MTBF: >100,000 hours
• Protection: OVP/OPP/SCP/UVP/OCP/OTP
• Power Good Signal: 100-150 ms
• Hold Up Time: >16 ms
• Cable Type: Flat, All white
• Connectors:
  • ATX/MB 20+4 Pin: x 1 (650mm)
  • CPU/EPS 4+4 Pin: x 2 (700mm)
  • PCI-e 16 Pin (12VHPWR): x 1 (700mm)
  • PCI-e 6+2 Pin: x 6 (650mm+150mm*2, 750mm*2)
  • SATA: x 8 (600mm+150mm+150mm+150mm*2)
  • 4 Pin Peripheral (Molex): x 4 (500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm*1)

The Benefits of Using the P850W 80+ Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular: Elevate Your System

Choosing the P850W 80+ Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular PCIe 5.0 is a strategic decision that brings a multitude of benefits to your high-performance PC.

Ample Power for Gaming and Workstations: With 850 watts of continuous power, the Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular provides ample headroom for modern gaming rigs, professional workstations, and systems with a single high-end GPU or multiple mid-range GPUs. This ensures your system runs without power limitations.

Future-Proof Connectivity: Full compliance with ATX 3.0 and a native PCIe 5.0 (12VHPWR) connector mean your system is ready for the latest and upcoming generations of graphics cards and other PCIe 5.0 devices. This eliminates the need for adapters and ensures optimal, reliable power delivery.

Exceptional Energy Efficiency: The 80 PLUS Platinum certification guarantees superior energy conversion, leading to reduced electricity bills and a lower thermal footprint. This efficiency not only saves you money but also contributes to a cooler and more stable operating environment for your entire PC.

Rock-Solid Stability and Reliability: Built with 100% Japanese capacitors and a comprehensive suite of protection features, the Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular delivers incredibly stable and clean power. This protects your valuable hardware from fluctuations and extends its lifespan.

Advanced Cooling for Longevity and Silence: The 120mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan with smart fan control and an optimized thermal design ensures efficient heat dissipation while maintaining quiet operation. This intelligent cooling prolongs the life of the PSU and contributes to overall system stability.

Streamlined and Aesthetic Builds: The fully modular design and flat, all-white cables allow for incredibly clean cable management. This improves internal airflow and enhances the overall aesthetic of your PC build. Only connect the cables you need, reducing clutter and making maintenance a breeze.

Long-Term Investment: Backed by a 10-year warranty and built with premium components, the P850W 80+ Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular PCIe 5.0 is a long-term investment in the stability and performance of your system. You can count on its reliability for years to come.

Ideal for Discerning Users: Whether you’re a dedicated gamer, a content creator, or simply someone who demands reliability and efficiency from their PC, the P850W 80+ Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular PCIe 5.0 provides the robust, efficient, and reliable power foundation necessary to elevate your computing experience.

In conclusion, the P850W 80+ Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular PCIe 5.0 power supply is more than just a power delivery unit. It’s a meticulously engineered solution designed for optimal performance, efficiency, and aesthetics. Its combination of ample power, cutting-edge efficiency, future-ready connectivity, and robust reliability makes it the definitive choice for those who demand the absolute best from their hardware. Invest in the P850W 80+ Platinum AORUS ELITE Modular PCIe 5.0 and unlock the full potential of your next-generation system.