Cooler Master V SFX (Original) vs Cooler Master V SFX (ATX 3.0)
Cooler Master has released a new version of V850 SFX (ATX 3.0) in 2023 and V850 SFX (ATX 3.1) in 2024. The new model is using the exact same name as the original ones. Both of them are called Cooler Master V850 SFX, but they are using different modular ports and require different cables.
In brief, there are 3 types of V SFX:
This article aims to help you confirming which exact Cooler Master V850 SFX model you are using, so that we can build the suitable cables for you accordingly.
When you buy cables for Cooler Master V850 SFX, you need to make sure which type of Cooler Master V850 SFX you are using because they use different cables.
Both new (ATX 3.0) and old (ATX 2.0) versions use the same cables and pinout for the 18+10pin main power port, and 8pin PCIE/CPU ports. So, 24pin and 8pin cables are compatible with both versions.
But the old version (Original) uses 5-pin ports for HDD/SATA. The new version (ATX 3.0) users 6-pin ports for HDD/SATA, and it comes with a 12VHPWR port.
SKU: MPY-8501-SFHAGV-US
Date First Available: October 22, 2020
Website: https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/v850-sfx-gold/
SKU: MPY-8501-SFHAGV-3U1
Date First Available: August 30, 2023
Website: https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/v-sfx-gold-850-atx-3/
SKU: MPY-8501-SFHAGV-3E**
Date First Available: 2024
Website: https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/v-sfx-gold-850-atx-3-1/
In brief, there are 3 types of V SFX:
| Year | SKU | ATX Spec | 12VHPWR Port | HDD/SATA Port | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V SFX (Original) | 2020 | MPY-8501-SFHAGV-US | ATX 2.4 | No | 5-pin |
| V SFX (ATX 3.0) | 2023 | MPY-8501-SFHAGV-3U1 | ATX 3.0 | Yes | 6-pin |
| V SFX (ATX 3.1) | 2024 | MPY-8501-SFHAGV-3E** | ATX 3.1 | Yes | 6-pin |
This article aims to help you confirming which exact Cooler Master V850 SFX model you are using, so that we can build the suitable cables for you accordingly.
When you buy cables for Cooler Master V850 SFX, you need to make sure which type of Cooler Master V850 SFX you are using because they use different cables.
Both new (ATX 3.0) and old (ATX 2.0) versions use the same cables and pinout for the 18+10pin main power port, and 8pin PCIE/CPU ports. So, 24pin and 8pin cables are compatible with both versions.
But the old version (Original) uses 5-pin ports for HDD/SATA. The new version (ATX 3.0) users 6-pin ports for HDD/SATA, and it comes with a 12VHPWR port.
Cooler Master V850 SFX (Original)
SKU: MPY-8501-SFHAGV-US
Date First Available: October 22, 2020
Website: https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/v850-sfx-gold/
Cooler Master V850 SFX (ATX 3.0)
SKU: MPY-8501-SFHAGV-3U1
Date First Available: August 30, 2023
Website: https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/v-sfx-gold-850-atx-3/
Cooler Master V850 SFX (ATX 3.1)
SKU: MPY-8501-SFHAGV-3E**
Date First Available: 2024
Website: https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/v-sfx-gold-850-atx-3-1/
Updated on: 14/11/2024
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