FSP VITA GM 850W ATX v3.1 PSU Review

The FSP VITA GM 850W is a compact dimensions ATX PSU, Platinum certified, compatible with the ATX v3.1 spec. It comes with a 600W set 12V-2×6 connector, so it can fully support powerful and power-hungry GPUs.

The FSP VITA GM 850W is (or will be) included in my best ATX v3.x & PCIe 5.x PSU picks article.

The FSP VITA GM line consists of four members with capacities ranging from 650W to 1000W. Thanks to the 140mm depth, all have super-compact dimensions and utilize a fully modular cable design. They are also ATX v3.1 compliant, thanks to the 12V-2×6 connector they host on their modular panels. I have already evaluated the 1000W model, and in today’s review, I will look at the 850W unit.

There is no semi-passive fan operation, which is fine with me as long as the fan doesn’t spin at high speeds at light loads. If you have a PWM-controlled fan speed, there is no need for semi-passive operation, which applies extra stress to the PSU’s components. A fan spinning at low speeds won’t be noticeable anyway, while at the same time, it will provide enough airflow to keep the PSU cool under light loads, where the thermal loads are decreased. Lastly, another interesting fact about the Vita models is that although they are rated as Cybenetics Platinum in efficiency, FSP decided to downgrade them to Gold to match the respective 80 PLUS badge. This is what I call crazy marketing!

Color Model MSRP (w/o VAT)
Black VITA-1000GM $159
VITA-850GM $139
VITA-750GM $119
VITA-650GM $99
White VITA-1000GM $164
VITA-850GM $144
VITA-750GM $124
VITA-650GM $104

ATX v3.1 850W PSU Reviews:

Technical Specifications:
  • Manufacturer (OEM): FSP
  • Max Power: 850W
  • Cybenetics Efficiency: [115V] Cybenetics Platinum (89-91%), [230V] Cybenetics Platinum (91-93%)
  • Noise: Cybenetics A (20-25 dB[A])
  • Compliance: ATX v3.1, EPS 2.92
  • Operating Temperature (Continuous Full Load): 0 – 40 °C
  • Alternative Low Power Mode support: Yes
  • Power 12V combined: 850W
  • Number of 12V rails: 1
  • Power 5V + 3.3v: 100W
  • Power 5VSB: 15W
  • Cooling: 120mm Rifle Bearing Fan (D12SH-12)
  • Semi-Passive Operation: ✗
  • Modular Design: Yes (Fully)
  • High Power Connectors: 2x EPS (2x cables), 4x PCIe 6+2 pin (2x cables), 1x PCIe 12+4 pin (600W)
  • Peripheral Connectors: 8x SATA (3x cables), 4x 4-pin Molex (2x cables)
  • ATX Cable Length: 600mm
  • EPS Cable Length: 700mm
  • 12+4 pin PCIe Cable Length: 700mm
  • 6+2 pin PCIe Cable Length: 650+150mm
  • Distance between SATA / 4-pin Molex: 150mm / 155+100mm
  • In-cable capacitors: No
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 150 mm x 85 mm x 140mm
  • Weight: 1.54 kg (3.4 lb)
  • Warranty: 10-years
  • MSRP (excluding VAT): $139

Power Specifications

Rail 3.3V 5V 12V 5VSB -12V
Max. Power Amps 20 20 70.83 3 0.3
Watts 100 850 15 3.6
Total Max. Power (W) 850
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7 thoughts on “FSP VITA GM 850W ATX v3.1 PSU Review

  1. Hi, between FSP Vita 850w and XPG Core Reactor II 850W which one would you recommend?
    The XPG is about $15 – $17 cheaper here

          1. It’s now sold out everywhere in my region, alternative would be NZXT C850 for 230v? NZXT is $10 more than the XPG or the XPG might still be better choice?

  2. I just got this PSU and am experiencing quite a bit of coil whine. Is this something you’ve had while performing your testing?

    Thinking of either replacing my set or just living with it.

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