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NZXT Hale82 850W 80 Plus Bronze Modular Power Supply

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NZXT Hale82: Reliable and Efficient Power for Your PC The NZXT Hale82 850W power supply delivers stable and efficient power for your gaming or enthusiast PC. With 80+ Bronze certification and comprehensive protection features, the Hale82 ensures your components are safe and powered reliably, even...

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Overview

NZXT Hale82: Reliable and Efficient Power for Your PC

The NZXT Hale82 850W power supply delivers stable and efficient power for your gaming or enthusiast PC. With 80+ Bronze certification and comprehensive protection features, the Hale82 ensures your components are safe and powered reliably, even under heavy loads.

Specifications:

  • Brand: NZXT
  • Model: Hale82 850W
  • Wattage: 850 Watts
  • Certification: 80 Plus Bronze
  • Type: ATX
  • Modularity: Modular
  • Protection: Over Voltage Protection, Over Current Protection, Over Power Protection, Over Temperature Protection, Under Voltage Protection, Short Circuit Protection

Key Features

80+ Bronze Certification - The HALE82 series from NZXT operates with high efficiency: at 20%, 50%, and 100% loads, efficiencies are 82%, 85%, and 82% respectively.

100% Japanese Capacitors - High quality components promote longer lifespan and better reliability.

120mm Two-Ball Bearing Fan - For smooth, silent rotation and optimal air intake.

Strong Single +12V Rail - A single +12V rail provides stability and ease of use with the ability to deliver clean currents under a heavy load.

Modular Design - Includes a selection of flat cables that allow the user to pick and choose which cables they want to use, maximizing cable management and airflow inside chassis.

Large Tower Support - Extended 8pin connector for bottom mounted cases or large cases/Dual 8pin connector - For high end motherbaords dedicated to overclocking.

1 x 20/24P Main Power/2 x EPS +12V Power Connector (4+4 Pin)/6 x Peripheral connector (4 Pin)/8 x Serial-ATA power connector/Floppy disc connector (4 Pin)/2 x PCI-Express 6pin power connector/4 X PCI-Express 6+2 pin power connector

AC Input 100V~ 240V 9A 50HZ/60HZ/DC Output +3.3V +5V +12V -12V +5Vsb/Max. Current 23A 25A 70A 0.5A 3.0A/Max Combined Wattage 150W 840W 6W 15W/850W

Specifications

Wattage
850W
Efficiency Certification
80 Plus Bronze
Capacitor Type
100% Japanese Capacitors
Fan Size
120mm
Fan Bearing Type
Two-Ball Bearing
+12V Rail Design
Strong Single +12V Rail
Cable Design
Modular (flat cables)
Main Power Connector
1 x 20/24P
EPS +12V Power Connector
2 x (4+4 Pin)
Peripheral Connector
6 x (4 Pin)
Serial-ATA Power Connector
8 x
Floppy Disc Connector
1 x (4 Pin)
PCI-Express 6pin Power Connector
2 x
PCI-Express 6+2 pin Power Connector
4 x
AC Input Voltage
100V~ 240V
AC Input Current
9A
AC Input Frequency
50HZ/60HZ
Max Combined Wattage (+3.3V/+5V)
150W
Max Combined Wattage (+12V)
840W

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Achieves 80 Plus Bronze Certification, operating with high efficiency (82%-85%) at various loads, reducing energy waste
  • Features 100% Japanese Capacitors, promoting a longer lifespan and better reliability for sustained performance
  • Equipped with a 120mm Two-Ball Bearing Fan, designed for smooth, silent rotation and optimal airflow to keep components cool
  • Provides a Strong Single +12V Rail, ensuring stability and delivering clean currents even under heavy system loads
  • Offers a Modular Design with flat cables, maximizing cable management and improving airflow inside the PC chassis
  • Includes an Extended 8pin connector and Dual 8pin connector, providing compatibility for large tower cases and high-end motherboards for overclocking
  • Supplies a robust 850W maximum combined wattage, supporting powerful components and system configurations

👎 Cons

  • While 80 Plus Bronze is efficient, it is not the highest certification available, meaning slightly less efficiency than Gold or Platinum rated units
  • The 120mm fan, though silent, might not be as effective in extreme load conditions as larger or multiple-fan setups
  • The modular design, while beneficial for cable management, still requires connecting specific cables, which can be a minor initial setup task
  • The 850W capacity, while strong, may be an overkill for very basic systems, leading to potentially unused power overhead
  • The range of connectors provided, while comprehensive, might still require adapters for very specific legacy or niche components
  • The AC input voltage range of 100V~240V is standard, but some niche industrial applications might require broader input flexibility

Frequently Asked Questions

The NZXT Hale82 850W Power Supply holds an 80 Plus Bronze Certification, operating with efficiencies of 82%, 85%, and 82% at 20%, 50%, and 100% loads respectively.
This power supply features 100% Japanese Capacitors, which are known for their high quality, promoting a longer lifespan and better reliability.
It is equipped with a 120mm Two-Ball Bearing Fan, designed for smooth, silent rotation and optimal air intake to maintain cooling.
Yes, it provides a Strong Single +12V Rail, which ensures stability and delivers clean currents efficiently under heavy loads.
Yes, it features a Modular Design with a selection of flat cables, allowing users to choose specific cables, which maximizes cable management and improves airflow within the PC chassis.
The NZXT Hale82 850W Power Supply offers a maximum combined wattage of 850W, providing ample power for high-performance systems.
Yes, it includes two PCI-Express 6pin power connectors and four PCI-Express 6+2 pin power connectors, supporting various high-end graphics card configurations.

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