Is your power supply really delivering on it’s promised power ratings? Let’s hope so… these don’t.
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Corsair®, a worldwide leader in high performance memory and computer products, today announced the launch of the Corsair TX950W power supply unit (PSU), the latest addition to the award-winning TX-series of high-quality PSUs.

The TX950W has been designed to meet the demanding requirements of PC enthusiasts, creative professionals and gamers. The TX950W is built using industrial-grade components to ensure clean and stable voltages, and has been qualified to operate at 100% load at an ambient temperature of 50°C for unmatched reliability.

The Corsair TX950W boasts a dedicated +12V rail capable of delivering 78A (936W), which equates to 98.5% of the PSUs total power output. This makes it ideal for extreme, multi-GPU gaming systems using the latest multi-core CPUs, such as Intel® Core i5 and Core i7-series, all of which require high amounts of stable power at 12V.

“Corsairs TX650W, TX750W, and TX850W PSUs have dominated the market by offering superior performance and quality at affordable prices,” said Jim Carlton, Vice President of Marketing at Corsair. “The TX950W raises the bar even higher, thanks to 80 PLUS Bronze efficiency, low noise, and output thats capable of reliably powering even the most demanding Dream PCs.”

Thanks to the 80 PLUS Bronze certification, which guarantees at least 85% energy efficiency at typical load levels, the TX950W produces minimal waste heat and is extremely quiet. The high-quality 140mm cooling fan remains at its minimum speed until approximately 65% of the PSUs total load. Six 6+2-pin PCI-E cables are provided and the TX950W has been thoroughly tested for compatibility with NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire solutions. The TX950W also boasts extra-long cables to support full-tower chassis.

The Corsair TX950W is available immediately from retailers and e-tailers, and is backed by a five-year warranty and comprehensive customer support via telephone, email, forum and the Tech Support Express helpdesk.

More information about the Corsair TX950W power supply can be found at corsair.com/products/tx950/.

For more information about the importance of choosing a high-quality power supply, please visit corsair.com/highqualitypower.

About Corsair

Founded in 1994, Corsair Memory, Inc., is a worldwide leader in high performance components for personal computers. Specializing in very high performance memory and ultra- efficient power supplies, our flagship products, Including Dominator memory modules, are the choice of overclockers, enthusiasts, and gamers everywhere. Our expertise in design and manufacturing is also evident in our complete line of Flash Voyager® and Flash Survivor USB storage devices. Corsair offers 24/7 customer support via forums and the Tech Support Express helpdesk. For more information, please visit http://www.corsair.com.

Copyright© 2009 Corsair. All rights reserved. All company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks, and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated. Features, pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This time I step back from the software end for a bit to focus on hardware again. For this weeks review, I will focus on a upgrade I am doing to my own computer, a power supply unit upgrade. I am upgrading from the Thermaltake Toughpower 700w (W0106-RU) to a Corsair Professional Series Gold 850w (AX850). This PSU is 80 Plus Gold certified, currently the most efficient class on the market. I made the switch over a week ago now, and am posting the video, and have a few extras to add. First, the fan rarely kicks on. I have not done a whole lot of gaming lately, but will post when I do as to the noise level. The cablels themselves are much better, longer, and seem more durable than the Thermaltake. As of this moment, I am sold on Corsair technology, and my next review will continue with it. Computer Specs: Antec Nine Hundred Case Gigabyte GS-EX58-UD5 Motherboard Intel Core i7 920 CPU Cooler Master V8 CPU Cooler 12gb (3×4gb) Corsair Vengence Ram EVGA GTX-275 Graphics Card 2x 500gb Western Digital Caviar Green (Raid 0) 4x 1.5tb Western Digital Caviar Green (2x Raid 1 array’s) Asus Bluray Combo Drive (BC-08B1ST) Sony DVD Burner IDE (Crap…next to replace)

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www.ncix.com This is where I would start if you’re looking for a decent wattage, good quality gaming power supply.

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Corsair®, a worldwide leader in high-performance computer and flash memory products, today announced that it has been voted “Best Power Supply Manufacturer” by the readers of Custom PC Magazine for the second year running.

Corsair was chosen above all other brands by Custom PC’s audience of true technology enthusiasts and overclockers in the magazine’s annual awards survey. Over 4000 votes were cast and Corsair emerged as the clear winner in the Power Supply category with high scores in all areas, including ratings of 9.5 out of 10 for Performance, Reliability and Build Quality.

“This year Corsair once again proved to be the leading brand in the Power Supply market.” said James Gorbold, Deputy Editor of Custom PC. “Corsair received more votes from Custom PC readers than any other brand in the sector, and was rated highly for performance, reliability, build-quality and post-sales support.”

“Corsair is honoured to be voted Best Power Supply Manufacturer 2008 by the readers of Custom PC” said Andy Paul, CEO of Corsair. “Corsair is dedicated to designing and building the highest-quality power supplies possible so that Corsair is the first-choice for enthusiasts and consumers worldwide. Custom PC’s technology-savvy readers understand the importance of using a high-quality power supply and to again be selected as their manufacturer of choice is a testament to the dedication and expertise of Corsair’s engineers.”

Enthusiast-class Corsair power supplies, such as the critically-acclaimed HX1000W, are engineered and tested to the highest standards using Industrial Grade components. They are qualified to operate at 100% load at an ambient temperature of 50°C, guaranteeing stability and reliability even in the most demanding PCs. Corsair power supplies are backed by a 5-year warranty. Complete customer support via telephone, email, forum and the Tech Support Express helpdesk are also available.

About Corsair

Founded in 1994, Corsair Memory Inc. is a worldwide leader in high-performance components for personal computers. Specializing in very high performance memory and ultra-efficient power supplies, our flagship products, including DominatorTM memory modules, are the choice of overclockers, enthusiasts and gamers everywhere. Our expertise in design and manufacturing is also evident in our complete line of ruggedized Flash VoyagerTM and Flash SurvivorTM USB storage devices. Corsair Memory offers 24/7 customer support via forums and the Tech Support Express helpdesk. For more information, please visit http://www.corsair.com

Copyright © 2008 Corsair. All rights reserved. All company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated. Features, pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change without notice.

US & Canada Contact:

Robert Pearce

robertp@corsair.com

510-657-8747

press@corsair.com

For a list of International Contacts please visit: http://www.corsair.com/news/contacts.aspx

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A power supply unit is an important component of any PC. When you decide on the hardware configuration, you should be in a position to know which one to buy and how many wattage it should carry. But the maximum watts rating printed on the sticker on any PSU can be deceiving and you have to do further research before purchasing it. For example, a 500W PSU can in fact be a 350W part and installing high end components including a power hungry graphic card can lead to burnt hardware. If you are somewhat tuned to the hardware scene, you will already know that manufacturers do not honor warranty for burnt components. Thus purchasing the wrong PSU can lead you into trouble.

So how do you know which PSU is suitable for your configuration? Firstly, you can try some of the online calculators to get a rough idea. But they are just estimates and the real-world power consumption can be different depending on what you are going to do.

Those cheapo, Chinese made PSUs are simply not recommended for any type of systems. If you are building a PC, never get the no-name PSUs just because you can get it for a bargain deal. They are always overrated and simply don’t have any protection against over current, over voltage etc. They are very power inefficient that they waste power unnecessarily. If you look carefully on the sticker, you can clearly see that they over exaggerate the maximum power output. As a thumb rule, you can be sure that they cannot even provide 60% of what they are rated for. For instance, a cheap PSU rated at 500W will simply blow up if you try to pull 350W from it. Just avoid them. You get what you pay for.

Most of the manufacturers overrate the maximum wattage. The fact is it’s not only the maximum wattage that matters but also the electrical noise (ripple) a PSU produces. Check for online reviews and make your purchasing decisions.

You need not get a power supply that far exceeds the calculated power consumption. That is, if the power supply calculator reports your configuration would consume 350W, you need not get a PSU that can provide 750W. While it won’t hurt, you end up wasting money. Secondly, most of the PSUs perform best at 50% to 70% load. Thus getting a good 450 or 500W PSU will make more sense. In this scenario, a 750W PSU won’t be as efficient as a 450W PSU.

Always get PSUs from well known brands like Seasonic, Corsair, OCZ, Antec etc. Look for reviews on specific models as different OEMs make different models for a same company. Look for reviews and the OEM. The UL number that is printed on the PSU will be useful in finding the OEM. If a PSU model from company X is excellent, it doesn’t necessarily translate to all other models from the same company.

Look for these in a PSU: Efficiency, Active PFC, OCP, OVP, OLP and ripple and you will be good.

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Of course, I don’t argue that the graphic card is like the face of a pretty girl.

But boys, if the girl is always in tiredness and fall down all the time, do you want to make a life long and serious relationship with her? (Yet I still hear some “Yes” answers! What the… )

If you ask me the same question, my reply will be “the power supply unit – PSU.”

Because without it, nothing is going to run. And without a decent PSU, your heavy-duty graphic card and your latest micro chip won’t operate!

No power, no computer, no games. Period!

So now you have it. PSU plays an important role in your PC. Especially when it comes to gaming computers. But how to select a decent one so that it can stand the HUGE amount of electric power consumption?

Let me share with you what I know.

Because there are more than one type of motherboards and each type of them requires different forms of computer supply unit. And pay close attention to the number of pin for your PSU on your motherboard.

Many older motherboards support lesser features, therefore they use 20-pin ATX. Whereas newer versions utilize 24-pin ATX. Take a short amount of time to check your board, it is very important.

Desktop PC’s for gaming or home entertainment are usually MONSTERS!

They always use a ridiculous amount of electric power. Guess what, if you fail to provide them their need, they decline to work! And I’ve seen many mighty computers that consume up to 850W or even 1200W with their PSU!

But in exchange, they will bring you realistic motions from your new (and high requirements) FPS games. Or present you with gorgeous images from photo-editing software.

It is the acronym of Mean Time Between Failure.

It’s just the number of running hours a PSU can provide you. Or to say in other words, how many hours it can work before it fails!

This depends on your activities with your PC as well. When it comes to this attribute, try to look for something like 100,000 hours or so.

It’s a range of electric values that your PSU can provide to other components of the PC.

Because each one of them has different value of input current. Therefore your supplying unit must deliver exactly what they want.

There are always a maximum value and a minimum one. If one part doesn’t get its minimum requirement, it reject to work. Simple as that.

It’s a truth that computer power supply unit can be a HUGE source of noise!

Especially when it’s a low quality PSU, and can’t shut its mouth up when running. For photo editors or entertain-at-home people, noise is a real problem!

Therefore, a fair PSU with no noise even when it operates at its best is a big plus! Consider this attribute when you build your own PC.

If you want a strong PSU, something like 850W to 1200W, I can give you a recommendation.

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Clint.
failing.
computer, motherboard failure, power supply, power supply failure.

upstairs, Clint and Carolyn’s house, Alexandria, Virginia.

May 21, 2011.

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BACKSTORY: The death of Hades’s 2007 motherboard. (Abit IP35 Pro Socket with 2G of DDR2 800mHz memory.) At the time, I was unsure if it was the power supply (OCZ GameXStream OCZ600GXSSLI 600W power supply) or the motherboard. In the end, both had to be replaced. Not happy that OCZ’s product allowed itself to be killed by a faulty motherboard. My OCZ RAM melted too, so I am done with OCZ. Also had some minor harddrive corruption on my oldest harddrive (which was my C: system drive, which I will be reformatting soon and using only for backups).

Have since upgraded the power supply to a Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750W power supply, and the motherboard to an ASRock P43DE3 LGA775 motherboard with 8G of DDR3 1600mHz RAM (but I could only run it at 1200 or 1333mHz). Between that, and upgrading to Windows 7 (installed on my 2nd youngest drive), it is like a completely different, new, faster computer. Total upgrade cost was about 0. (I’m using the same CPU, an Intel Core2 Duo E6750 2.66gHz.)

Actually, the first replacement power supply was either killed by the motherboard, or I failed to test it correctly with the power supply tester. I RMA’ed it back to NewEgg, and apparently swapped the boxes (or so they claim), so my RMA was rejected, and I was billed a 2nd time. So this really cost about 0 now, thanks to NewEgg being such sticklers. When I finally get the 2nd one back, I’ll test it again. If it’s really broken, I’ll have to RMA it a second time to Corsair. The 5 year warranty should cover it, but I’ll still end up having bought 2 power supplies. Might be time to take up my friend who wanted me to build a computer for her…

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