Corsair HX1000 announced

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02-27-2008, 05:31 PM
LuckyNV

Corsair HX1000 announced

Quote:

Today, Corsair officially announced the HX1000 and declared it "the world’s first 1000 watt PSU to be certified under the newly-created 3-way NVIDIA SLI Technology Certification Program from NVIDIA". That's the long way of saying "kick-ass gaming PSU!".

The Corsair HX1000W power supply unit (CMPSU-1000HX) will be available in late March through Corsair’s authorized distributors, resellers and e-tailers worldwide, priced at $279.99 USD MSRP.

Read more: http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=12066

http://corsair.com/products/hx1000.aspx
02-27-2008, 05:33 PM
dinos22

:up: :up: :up: :up: :up: :up:
02-27-2008, 05:33 PM
jcool

I hope they use a decent fan this time. Loved the HX series so far, quietest PSU in town. But they did have awful problems with QA, I got like 3 out of 10 with a defective (noisy) fan :(
02-27-2008, 05:35 PM
mwin482

:clap: awesome:up:
02-27-2008, 05:59 PM
iTravis

Gotto fall in love with this, Corsair PSU never fail me. :up:
02-27-2008, 06:11 PM
Zytek_Fan

Nice price. :)
02-27-2008, 06:14 PM
topaimz

Question:

Is this being manufactured by Seasonic like the lower hx series?
02-27-2008, 06:17 PM
Oklahoma Wolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by topaimz

Question:

Is this being manufactured by Seasonic like the lower hx series?

CWT on this one.
02-27-2008, 06:24 PM
Sparky

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oklahoma Wolf

CWT on this one.

Oh, I was thinking that being HX it would be Seasonic.
Any idea why the move away from Seasonic?
02-27-2008, 06:32 PM
Zytek_Fan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oklahoma Wolf

CWT on this one.

:woot:
02-27-2008, 06:40 PM
SiGfever

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcool

I hope they use a decent fan this time. Loved the HX series so far, quietest PSU in town. But they did have awful problems with QA, I got like 3 out of 10 with a defective (noisy) fan :(

Well this should make for a quality fan.

"With Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) and 80% or more energy efficiency across a wide range of loading conditions, the HX1000W PSU generates minimal heat during operation. In addition, the high quality, thermally-controlled double ball-bearing 140mm fan provides effective cooling and whisper quiet operation."
02-27-2008, 06:41 PM
Oklahoma Wolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by SparkyJJO

Any idea why the move away from Seasonic?

Seasonic has been having trouble putting together a platform that powerful.
02-27-2008, 06:50 PM
Danger30Q

I'm absolutely in love with my Corsair 620. If I had a reason to upgrade, I would be all over this new model.
02-27-2008, 07:01 PM
jcool

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiGfever

Well this should make for a quality fan.

"With Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) and 80% or more energy efficiency across a wide range of loading conditions, the HX1000W PSU generates minimal heat during operation. In addition, the high quality, thermally-controlled double ball-bearing 140mm fan provides effective cooling and whisper quiet operation."

Well, not neccessarily. If this is made by CWT (like the TX750) and uses a 140mm fan (again like the TX750), it will probably be the same one. Being a Yate Loon D14-BH. That's a ball-bearing 140mm fan running a full 2800 (!) rpm at 12V. In the TX750, they run that thing at around 4V starting, so it's never under 900rpm which is quite annoying.
But since this PSU clearly isn't supposed to be silent - unlike the TX - I guess it's ok... won't have any defective fans at least.
02-27-2008, 07:08 PM
Oklahoma Wolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcool

Well, not neccessarily. If this is made by CWT (like the TX750) and uses a 140mm fan (again like the TX750), it will probably be the same one. Being a Yate Loon D14-BH. That's a ball-bearing 140mm fan running a full 2800 (!) rpm at 12V. In the TX750, they run that thing at around 4V starting, so it's never under 900rpm which is quite annoying.
But since this PSU clearly isn't supposed to be silent - unlike the TX - I guess it's ok... won't have any defective fans at least.

This platform doesn't really compare easily to the TX750 though... it'll take a fair bit more load to get that fan up to full speed. While the TX750 is based on the CWT PSH line, this one's based on the PUC units like the one I'm running in my main rig. It should compare more easily to its cousin in the Thermaltake Toughpower 1kW.
02-27-2008, 07:40 PM
jonnyGURU

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcool

In the TX750, they run that thing at around 4V starting, so it's never under 900rpm which is quite annoying.

Are you sure it's 4V? Did you get that number of SPCR or measure it yourself? That's quite low for a fan like that to even start spinning. Typical is about 6V.
02-27-2008, 07:45 PM
jcool

I got the fan info by tearing apart 2 TX750 units and removing the fan. Looked it up on yateloon.com and could hardly believe the specs. Voltage was measured by me, I think it was even less than 4V - 3,87 or something if I remember correctly. Sound/airflow levels also matched those of a 140mm fan running at ~900.

The smaller HX also start at such a low voltage, see SPCR.com - nearly every medium and high speed fan can safely start at ~4V so it's not that uncommon. I even have 1000rpm 120mm fans that start at 3,5V... Coolteks :O
02-27-2008, 07:50 PM
ChaosMinionX

I want one of these :up:
02-27-2008, 07:59 PM
jonnyGURU

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcool

I got the fan info by tearing apart 2 TX750 units and removing the fan. Looked it up on yateloon.com and could hardly believe the specs. Voltage was measured by me, I think it was even less than 4V - 3,87 or something if I remember correctly. Sound/airflow levels also matched those of a 140mm fan running at ~900.

The smaller HX also start at such a low voltage, see SPCR.com - nearly every medium and high speed fan can safely start at ~4V so it's not that uncommon. I even have 1000rpm 120mm fans that start at 3,5V... Coolteks :O

I'm not doubting that fans can start that low. I have Globe 138MM fans that start with 3V. It's just not common and I didn't think the fan controller inside the Corsair started the fan at such low voltage. Usually the fans just twitch and never spin. I've got friends at Corsair that I can just ask to confirm though. Thanks.
02-27-2008, 08:07 PM
jcool

While doing that, could you ask them why in god's name they used a 2800 rpm fan for the TX750? This PSU would be just great if it weren't for an oversized fan... the D14-BM would have been just fine at half the BH's rpm.
Oh and it's also a pain in the ass to swap fans... you need to solder a matching 5W resistor in parallel (56ohms in my case) so that the stupid PSU won't shut itself down after two seconds...
02-27-2008, 08:17 PM
jonnyGURU

Probably some logic in the fan controller that's meant to protect the unit in case of fan failure.

But I'll ask just the same, sure.
02-27-2008, 08:20 PM
Terru

HX series? That means it should be modular... :D
02-27-2008, 08:26 PM
crash5s

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terru

HX series? That means it should be modular... :D

I hope not, if so I'll pass on this.

Sad though since the price is right, but modular = deal breaker.
02-27-2008, 08:40 PM
Monkeywoman

thats a very nice psu, 1000watts at 50c....under load it would pull 900watts? my psu doesn't do 50c lol
02-27-2008, 08:40 PM
Terru

Quote:

Originally Posted by crash5s

I hope not, if so I'll pass on this.

Sad though since the price is right, but modular = deal breaker.

What is wrong with a modular unit? It does not make a unit perform any worse, unless you belive that PCP&C fud...
02-27-2008, 08:46 PM
Zytek_Fan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terru

What is wrong with a modular unit? It does not make a unit perform any worse, unless you belive that PCP&C fud...

Yep.
02-27-2008, 08:52 PM
WRC

wouldn't it be better if it was single reail on 12V?
02-27-2008, 08:53 PM
crash5s

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terru

What is wrong with a modular unit? It does not make a unit perform any worse, unless you belive that PCP&C fud...

I've seen problems with modular units first hand, and experienced some of them. It's a silly risk to take and I've never had problems hiding the extra cables.

I've learned my lessons on a couple things in the PC world, modular PSU's being one of them.

I'll just avoid the headache completely.
02-27-2008, 09:06 PM
jonnyGURU

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRC

wouldn't it be better if it was single reail on 12V?

No.
02-27-2008, 09:08 PM
Zytek_Fan

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRC

wouldn't it be better if it was single reail on 12V?

Now ask yourself that with 2 QX9775's and 2 3870 X2's with that PSU.
All that power on ONE rail. :rofl:
02-27-2008, 09:51 PM
Xope_Poquar

Quote:

Originally Posted by crash5s

I've seen problems with modular units first hand, and experienced some of them. It's a silly risk to take and I've never had problems hiding the extra cables.

I've learned my lessons on a couple things in the PC world, modular PSU's being one of them.

I'll just avoid the headache completely.

Like what? I can't see why having two ends to plug in instead of one would really make a difference.
02-27-2008, 09:59 PM
Terru

Well, some of the earlier modular supplies have been pretty rotten, like the early OCZ units. The new corsair and Ultra X3 are wonders though. It can make a big difference in small cases, and it just makes the OCD inside me feel better :p
02-27-2008, 10:01 PM
#su

quad sli with a corsair?? a beautiful looking future :D
02-27-2008, 11:09 PM
metachronos

Looks like it'll be a great unit.
02-27-2008, 11:15 PM
Charles Wirth

I have been benching with a beta unit since CES. :up:
02-27-2008, 11:18 PM
Zytek_Fan

Quote:

Originally Posted by FUGGER

I have been benching with a beta unit since CES. :up:

Nice :D
02-28-2008, 12:28 AM
Craftyman.

If this performs near the same as my 520's have performed, this one may go in my case, just so i have some overkill room for upgrading :yepp:. if not I'll sit back and wait to see if BFG releases a modular PSU.
02-28-2008, 12:46 AM
vegettoxp

Hey Guys, I have the 620HX PS. I don't plan to do SLI or anything hard-core. My graphic card is gona be most likely the 9600GT, would you guys recommend me taking a look at this power supply. I am building a new rig and I rather have more power then be sorry later.

Quick SYS Setup:

Asus Maximus SE
Intel Quad Q9450 (Waiting)
nVidia 9600GT Graphic Card
Asus DX2 Sound Card
TV Turner
1 Raptor X HD
3 - 4 Storage HD

And Soon.... Your Thoughts?

P.S. Fusion
02-28-2008, 02:48 AM
ATI-RaWpOwEr

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuckyNV

Read more: http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=12066

http://corsair.com/products/hx1000.aspx

im not quite sure but i think the silverstone olympus series PSU's were the first to get 3-way NVIDIA SLI Technology Certification Program from NVIDIA:confused: considering that silverstone was the first official NVIDIA ESA Partner
02-28-2008, 05:04 AM
MpG

So does this mean that Nvidia is slightly relaxing the standards for their three-way SLI certification? In Anandtech's interview with PCP&C, they stated that their 860W Turbo-cool was fully capable of running a tri-SLI rig, but that Nvidia refused to allow certification for anything under 1100W.

Quote:

We built the custom Turbo Cool 860 anyway to show you how conservative our ratings are. The reason the 860 doesn't come with six PCI-E standard is because we can't market the product for 3-way SLI without NVIDIA certification and they won't certify a PSU under 1100W for 3-way SLI, no matter how well it works.

Or should this be taken with a grain of salt?
02-28-2008, 05:24 AM
jonnyGURU

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATI-RaWpOwEr

im not quite sure but i think the silverstone olympus series PSU's were the first to get 3-way NVIDIA SLI Technology Certification Program from NVIDIA:confused: considering that silverstone was the first official NVIDIA ESA Partner

Actually, Tagan was. That's why all of the ESA test machines you see doing the rounds at other sites have Tagan 1100W power supplies in them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MpG

So does this mean that Nvidia is slightly relaxing the standards for their three-way SLI certification? In Anandtech's interview with PCP&C, they stated that their 860W Turbo-cool was fully capable of running a tri-SLI rig, but that Nvidia refused to allow certification for anything under 1100W.

Or should this be taken with a grain of salt?

Maybe? Hopefully? I can confirm that 1100W was a minimum requirement when the platform first launched. But 1000W is certainly adequate if you're running 3 way, even on a quad FX rig.
02-28-2008, 05:26 AM
g1raffe

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegettoxp

Hey Guys, I have the 620HX PS. I don't plan to do SLI or anything hard-core. My graphic card is gona be most likely the 9600GT, would you guys recommend me taking a look at this power supply. I am building a new rig and I rather have more power then be sorry later.

No I wouldn't recommend it to you, the HX-620 is more than enough already.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeywoman

thats a very nice psu, 1000watts at 50c....under load it would pull 900watts?

:shrug: If the PSU is outputting 1KW DC to the system then it would be pulling over 1000W AC from the wall.
02-28-2008, 02:05 PM
jonnyGURU

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcool

In the TX750, they run that thing at around 4V starting, so it's never under 900rpm which is quite annoying.

Confirmed 4.83V, but still.... 900 RPM too loud? Wow. You're hard to please. ;)
02-28-2008, 02:08 PM
dinos22

wow jcool you're a tough customer :p:
i knew Germans were pedantic but that's just over the top hey hehehhehe
02-28-2008, 03:40 PM
g1raffe

People have different takes on noise, show someone from SPCR a 140mm fan at 900rpm and they will go crazy. :P
02-28-2008, 04:00 PM
jcool

Nothing to do with pedantic, I just need to have my customers satisfied, that's all. And what they want is a rig that can run Crysis with Vista in fullHD w/o hearing a thing - so I'm not the one that's hard to please here :D
I just got worked up about the TX750 so much because it cost me a lot of nerve... I bought a few of these units believing Corsair's noise-per-watt diagram that was on their page for the TX... that said something about below 20dBA unti 400W load or so.
I buy these units, and what I get is close to 30 rather than 20. I bet that's why Corsair won't ever send a TX SPCR's way cause they'd tear it to shreds, no matter how well it can handle high loads :D
02-28-2008, 04:11 PM
jonnyGURU

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcool

Nothing to do with pedantic, I just need to have my customers satisfied, that's all. And what they want is a rig that can run Crysis with Vista in fullHD w/o hearing a thing....

Wait... So they're playing Crysis w/o sound?
02-28-2008, 04:15 PM
jcool

Hell no :D
But they want Triple-SLI systems that they can use for watching movies and stuff too, so it has to be dead quiet (at least in idle) - crazy people :p:
02-28-2008, 04:28 PM
[XC] hipno650

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcool

Nothing to do with pedantic, I just need to have my customers satisfied, that's all. And what they want is a rig that can run Crysis with Vista in fullHD w/o hearing a thing - so I'm not the one that's hard to please here :D
I just got worked up about the TX750 so much because it cost me a lot of nerve... I bought a few of these units believing Corsair's noise-per-watt diagram that was on their page for the TX... that said something about below 20dBA unti 400W load or so.
I buy these units, and what I get is close to 30 rather than 20. I bet that's why Corsair won't ever send a TX SPCR's way cause they'd tear it to shreds, no matter how well it can handle high loads :D

your customers would have real problems in my computer room then. even more so sitting next to my antec 900:D and god knows what they would do when i cranked up crysis on my secondary rig with an overclocked 2900pro:D

i have had customers the same way and most seem very happy with 2x120s, CPU fan, GPU fan and PSU fan. but it varies form person to person.

back on topic thats one good looking psu! i love my 2 Corsair Vx550 and if this can do 1000watts with the same quality i will be more than happy.
02-28-2008, 04:29 PM
dinos22

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonnyGURU

Wait... So they're playing Crysis w/o sound?

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
02-28-2008, 04:30 PM
dinos22

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcool

Hell no :D
But they want Triple-SLI systems that they can use for watching movies and stuff too, so it has to be dead quiet (at least in idle) - crazy people :p:

^^^^^all the proof i need to declare Germans pedantic right here^^^^^

Tripple SLI dead quiet to play movies on :shocked: :D

Man there is some new tech on the way you will LOVE jcool >> i was told about it last year but not 100% sure when it will finally reach consumer level......your customers will love it too :D
02-28-2008, 04:34 PM
metro.cl

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonnyGURU

Wait... So they're playing Crysis w/o sound?

Good one, also if they want 3-SLI the PSU fan shouldnt even come close to been the noisiest thing in the rig.

I've been using the Corsair 750W for a while and is really quiet.
02-28-2008, 04:39 PM
jcool

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinos22

^^^^^all the proof i need to declare Germans pedantic right here^^^^^

Tripple SLI dead quiet to play movies on :shocked: :D

Man there is some new tech on the way you will LOVE jcool >> i was told about it last year but not 100% sure when it will finally reach consumer level......your customers will love it too :D

Care to reveal some more details what you're talking about? :D

Anyway, I did manage to build that Tri SLI rig that is very quiet when watching movies (you guys would call it inaudible I bet :ROTF: ) by putting 800€ into wc equipment, using dual PSUs and running a water temp of ~45C - the 8800's don't care and customers are happy :cool:

But let's get BTT now...
02-28-2008, 04:40 PM
SiGfever

My HX620w is super quiet to me. I guess everyone has different thresholds when it comes to noise levels. But if you are rocking a game how in the hell do you hear anything else? LOL
02-28-2008, 04:51 PM
jcool

That's because the HX520/620 are really quiet, quite possibly the quietest (stock) PSUs on the market. :)
02-29-2008, 07:09 AM
Gogeta

Pending review this unit will be in safe contention for a spot in my new system. Hopefully it leaves the X3 in the dust. :yepp:
02-29-2008, 07:40 AM
SKYMTL

Is it too much to ask to have the cables sleeved all the way into the housing??? :(
02-29-2008, 06:01 PM
g1raffe

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKYMTL

Is it too much to ask to have the cables sleeved all the way into the housing??? :(

Yes, yes it is. :D
02-29-2008, 09:16 PM
karl_eller

I can't wait to see how one of these stack up against a TT ToughPower 1000 or 1200 watt unit. Looking at getting a PSU in the ~1000 watt range for an OCed Q6600 + 2x 4870 X2's when they come out, and so far the top contender is a TP 1000 watt.

Elller
02-29-2008, 09:35 PM
zerazax

love the blue color

damn, i'd have to invest in another video card or two to hit good efficiency with a 1k unit though
02-29-2008, 09:44 PM
Tonucci

Quote:

Originally Posted by karl_eller

I can't wait to see how one of these stack up against a TT ToughPower 1000 or 1200 watt unit. Looking at getting a PSU in the ~1000 watt range for an OCed Q6600 + 2x 4870 X2's when they come out, and so far the top contender is a TP 1000 watt.

Elller

Its probably the same CWT platform, so the difference should be on details.
02-29-2008, 10:40 PM
g1raffe

Quote:

Originally Posted by karl_eller

I can't wait to see how one of these stack up against a TT ToughPower 1000 or 1200 watt unit. Looking at getting a PSU in the ~1000 watt range for an OCed Q6600 + 2x 4870 X2's when they come out, and so far the top contender is a TP 1000 watt.

As said already, it should be fairly similar, much like with the Tough Power 750W and Corsair TX-750 using the same CWT platform.

There are some really good 1KW units now, TT Tough Power 1KW, CM Real Power Pro 1KW, Antec TP Quattro 1KW, PCP&C TC 1KW, Silverstone Olympia 1KW and soon the Corsair HX-1000. :up:
03-01-2008, 05:53 AM
Big SturL

I just hope this PSU lives up to the HX-name that Corsair's first two power supplies created.
03-01-2008, 07:54 AM
BrokeDown

Looks like a huge PSU. 150x86x200

40A on both rails too, sounds nice.

I like it. If I needed something this powerful I'd probably buy it. I'll stick with my Antec 850 for now.
03-01-2008, 10:10 AM
Anemone

I'm waiting for some good quality reviews (kind of surprised they haven't gotten those units out already) and then places we can order it :)
03-01-2008, 10:39 AM
maatriks

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcool

That's because the HX520/620 are really quiet, quite possibly the quietest (stock) PSUs on the market. :)

And so it is. My HX620 is so quiet, that when I ran it with passiv comp(used to test one P3/FX5200 and so on rig) then I pressed power button and thought:"****, computer is dead, is it mobo or cpu or ram" and then picture came to LCD. I was quite shocked.:D
03-01-2008, 11:46 AM
jonnyGURU

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anemone

I'm waiting for some good quality reviews (kind of surprised they haven't gotten those units out already) and then places we can order it :)

I'm thinking Steve (PM at Corsair) "leaked" the HX1000 this week because of the two BFG ES-800 reviews that went out Wednesday. ;) That's what I want to believe at least. :D
03-03-2008, 03:42 PM
poohball

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonnyGURU

I'm thinking Steve (PM at Corsair) "leaked" the HX1000 this week because of the two BFG ES-800 reviews that went out Wednesday. ;) That's what I want to believe at least. :D

I just confirmed something about the Corsair TX750. Besides the case and the cable out arrangment, it is actually identical design to Xigmateks 750W.

I suspect this 1000W will be the same, I guess we will find out when it is available.
03-03-2008, 04:24 PM
Oklahoma Wolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohball

I just confirmed something about the Corsair TX750. Besides the case and the cable out arrangment, it is actually identical design to Xigmateks 750W.

I've known that for months :p:

The 1kW will not be the same design. It's based on the CWT PUC models, which is a different (and better) platform.
03-03-2008, 05:02 PM
jonnyGURU

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohball

I just confirmed something about the Corsair TX750. Besides the case and the cable out arrangment, it is actually identical design to Xigmateks 750W.

I suspect this 1000W will be the same, I guess we will find out when it is available.

Why are you still trolling Xigmatek shill? I thought you were banned???
03-03-2008, 05:04 PM
poohball

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonnyGURU

Why are you still trolling Xigmatek shill? I thought you were banned???

Since when revealing info became trolling?
And no I wasn't banned.
03-03-2008, 05:05 PM
poohball

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oklahoma Wolf

I've known that for months :p:

The 1kW will not be the same design. It's based on the CWT PUC models, which is a different (and better) platform.

I can find out when they available to market =)
03-03-2008, 05:34 PM
jonnyGURU

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohball

Since when revealing info became trolling?
And no I wasn't banned.

You didn't reveal any info beyond what we already know. The OEM is CWT and it's based on the PUC platform.

You troll people.

Like the fight you picked with me, Spectre and Yellobeard over in PSU's over the techpowerup review of the Xigmatek PSU. Like the fight you picked with someone over at techpowerup about Xigmatek CPU coolers.

And it (your trolling) is ALWAYS about Xigamatek, which also makes you a shill or just some whacked out fan boy.

I thought you were banned because you started a new thread when a mod closed the first one and then when a mod threaten to close the second, you threatened to start a third!!!

There's something seriously wrong with you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohball

I can find out when they available to market =)

Of course you can... just ask your boss at Xigmatek what the launch date is. Why not start your own thread with press releases, pics of the product, an MSRP and a release date instead of crapping on this one?
03-03-2008, 06:38 PM
Movieman

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohball

Since when revealing info became trolling?
And no I wasn't banned.

Not quite yet but the way your going I wouldn't bet money you'll still be here come the weekend.:rofl:
Now just in case that was too subtle for you, I'll be plainer.
Stop dumping on Corsair as they've shown they make a excellent product.
This Xigawhatever hasn't graced my eyes before.
The Corsair HX520 has, in my Q6600 rig, and no, it was not a sample.
It was bought from a store and is an excellent product.
I am also not involved with Corsair in any way.
I have spoken with Yellowbeard a few times with questions just as any other member would and thats it.
03-03-2008, 06:50 PM
dinos22

oh oh poo you're in trouble now dude :p

seriously though some of these comments are not warranted at all considering the fact you are getting some healthy information from industry veterans here that certainly know a thing or two about their PSUs

i don't know how many of you guys read about the corsair factory tour we did last year. Those guys are simply amazing the way everything is being run, the quality of testing process and tools they use plus some very interesting info they have us about testing their PSU

have a look at the blue oven in the PSU room >> they rate them at much higher temperatures than their competitors. All in all i am cetain that whatever PSU you pickup from Corsair you are not making a bad decision

have a look at the tour :up:

Team.AU > Corsair Factory Tour

have a look at this sucker :yepp:

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/4...etr9ov1nk4.jpg
03-03-2008, 09:56 PM
karl_eller

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinos22

have a look at this sucker :yepp:

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/4...etr9ov1nk4.jpg

:eek: So many power supplies... so much hardware... *drools*

Edit: And I just noticed something, is that a ToughPower and an Antec Quatro on top of the (what I'm guessing is a) load tester?

Eller
03-03-2008, 10:09 PM
dinos22

it is dude

they test competitors products in there

lot of the competitor offerings fail the tests (not talking about any in particular here)

JG and others probably know more about this than others >> lot of manufacturers will "relax" the testing to fit their products in a higher category = easier to sell. Good example is PCP&C 750W PSU and Seasonic X900 900W PSUs. Same PSUs >> one rated with looser than other yet they are exact same PSUs eek

temp testing, fan speeds and other considerations are very important in testing PSUs among other things and you can "play" with figures to get the rating you want sorta thing

from my understanding Corsair don't do that....they stick to very tough parameter testing for example using that blue oven to test the PSUs at 50C or whatever the figure was i can't exactly remember now.
I think one of their competitors using the same OEM in 1kW PSU is rating theirs as 1.2kW hehehe >> you get my point right
03-04-2008, 08:16 AM
[Spectre]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinos22

from my understanding Corsair don't do that....they stick to very tough parameter testing for example using that blue oven to test the PSUs at 50C or whatever the figure was i can't exactly remember now.
I think one of their competitors using the same OEM in 1kW PSU is rating theirs as 1.2kW hehehe >> you get my point right

Yes people will play with rating temperatures to move up and down the derating curve but if you are casting that stone at Thermaltake it is rated at the same 50c.
03-04-2008, 10:17 AM
poohball

I am not dumping on Crosair, Indeed I actually admire their quality thats why I am so happy when I found out TX750 is actually Xigmatek's 750W model.
I also found out what the Corsair 1000Watt is about, and is good stuff.

Industry Vetern,
I don't know the rest, but sure movieman is old, he told me his age.
03-04-2008, 12:44 PM
SKYMTL

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohball

I am so happy when I found out TX750 is actually Xigmatek's 750W model.

I think that should be the straw that broke the camel's back.....I mean really, how many more times do you have to mention Xigmatek?
03-04-2008, 01:14 PM
tiborrr

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terru

What is wrong with a modular unit? It does not make a unit perform any worse, unless you belive that PCP&C fud...

Measure voltage on the begining (PCB of the PSU) and on the end of connector. There's a noticable voltage drop due to lenght of the cable, and i am not even talking about modular psu's which brings more noise and voltage drop due to another weakpoint (connector).
03-04-2008, 03:06 PM
[Spectre]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiborrr

Measure voltage on the begining (PCB of the PSU) and on the end of connector. There's a noticable voltage drop due to lenght of the cable, and i am not even talking about modular psu's which brings more noise and voltage drop due to another weakpoint (connector).

Even if the drop were as large as you imply the only place that the voltage actually matters is at the end of the connector (and that is where the specification is written to measure it). So as long as it is in specification there it doesn't matter. So the argument is a non-starter.
03-04-2008, 06:04 PM
jonnyGURU

Right. It's an argument that can go round and round. The resistance introduced by the additional connector is only responsible for less than 1% difference in load regulation even at full load. It's simply a non-issue.

And even the corrosion argument is a moot point. If the potential for corrosion is at the modular connector, then guess what? It's also there at the other end of the cable. Yeah, you have two corrosion points instead of one but then you enter a whole other argument.. why are you using your PC outside on the end of a pier? ;)
03-04-2008, 06:57 PM
Vapor

Poohball....your last 25+ posts have had to do with Xigmatek....are you an employee or are you trolling?

EDIT: 50+ of your 60something have to do with Xigmatek....:rolleyes:
03-04-2008, 07:05 PM
jonnyGURU

Yeah.. same is true in other forums. Just Google "poohball" and "Xigmatek" and it's amazing.
03-05-2008, 12:12 PM
poohball

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vapor

Poohball....your last 25+ posts have had to do with Xigmatek....are you an employee or are you trolling?

EDIT: 50+ of your 60something have to do with Xigmatek....:rolleyes:

Bought their product on Jan, studying it really hard, found lots of ignorant people, love to argue with them....that's all......

I usually start studying stuff that I likes.....

Johnny, is there anything else you can attack me besides that?

Yes I am in computer industry but not in the lower food chain like you refer to.
03-05-2008, 12:31 PM
[Spectre]

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohball

Bought their product on Jan, studying it really hard, found lots of ignorant people, love to argue with them....that's all......

I usually start studying stuff that I likes.....

Johnny, is there anything else you can attack me besides that?

Yes I am in computer industry but not in the lower food chain like you refer to.

So you research after you buy? That isn't very smart for someone who is calling people who are in the field ignorant and for someone "not in the lower food chain".
03-05-2008, 12:45 PM
poohball

Quote:

Originally Posted by [Spectre]

So you research after you buy? That isn't very smart for someone who is calling people who are in the field ignorant and for someone "not in the lower food chain".

sigh...I saw I search, then the buying, then i like it ALOT, then studying.
I hope you are not trying to say I called everyone in the field ignorant, this kind of tactic doesn't really work.
03-05-2008, 12:48 PM
Vapor

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohball

Bought their product on Jan, studying it really hard, found lots of ignorant people, love to argue with them....that's all......

So what you've been doing on XS is merely trolling?

Hear ya loud and clear.

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