Corsair has been a frontrunner in
the computer memory market for some time now. In a constantly changing, and
sometimes hostile computer market, they've managed to make all the right moves,
stay on top, and also garner themselves a highly respected and trusted name.
Educated consumers have come to know that when they buy Corsair products,
they're getting the best quality, and most stable components that money can buy.
Taking into account all that, when I
heard that Corsair was entering the highly competitive power supply market with
their own
modular power supplies, I was quite interested to see what they would come
up with. Did they make this reviewer giddy like a school girl, or did they let
me down? You'll have to read on to find out!
Corsair HX Series Features:
Supports the
latest ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 standards and is backwards compatible
with ATX12V 2.01 systems.
Guaranteed
compatibility with dual-GPU configurations.
Double
forward switching circuitry design offers high efficiency, up to 80%
under wide load range.
Active Power
Factor Correction with PF value=0.99 provides clean and reliable power
to your system.
Universal AC
input 90~264V automatically scans and detects the correct voltage. No
more hassle of flipping that tiny red switch!
Ultra quiet
120mm double ball-bearing fan delivers excellent airflow at an
exceptionally low noise level by varying the RPM in response to
temperature.
Guaranteed to
deliver rated specifications at 50ºC.
Triple 12V
Rails provide independent reliable power to the CPU, video card and
other components with a combined rating of 50A (40A on 520W) maximum!
Advanced circuitry design that automatically enables power sharing
between the triple +12V rails in an event of overload on any single +12V
rail.
Powerful
+5Vsb rail with 3A rating.
Over
Current/Voltage/Power Protection, Under Voltage Protection, and Short
Circuit Protection provide maximum safety for your critical system
components.
105ºC rated
industrial grade capacitors provide uncompromised performance and
reliability, delivering 4 times the lifespan of conventional 85ºC rated
capacitors.
Enhanced
modular flexible cables enable easier cable routing and increased
airflow in the system.
Gold Plated
connectors provide oxide free ultra low-resistance contact between the
power supply and your critical components.
8 Serial ATA
connectors (4 on 520W).
Dimension:
5.9"(W) x 3.4"(H) X 5.9"(L)
150mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 150mm(L)
I've seen a ton of power supplies
over the years and this new Corsair HX620w is a sharp (read: evil) looking
package. Red and black are not my personal favorite color combination though and
I think Corsair missed the target by not including a red LED fan on the power
supply. That would've really kicked it off and make it stand out more.
I will say that the way that Corsair
completely wrapped the main power supply unit in a molded foam casing is by far
the best protection I've seen on a power supply. Also thankfully they decided to
go with a textured satin black finish and not a "mirrored" finish (read:
fingerprint sponge). The unit felt very solid although the looks are
unremarkable.