Corsair
HX620W Power Supply
November 26, 2006
Manufactured by: Corsair
Introduction
When you think of the name
Corsair, the first thing that comes to mind is performance memory. I mean
let’s face it, the Corsair name has long been reverred by both enthusiast and
overclockers alike in terms of extreme performance, reliability and stability.
It is for this reason that Corsair has managed to be ahead of the competition
over the years.
However, in this review we
won’t be talking about their famous memory modules but rather their new
product, the
Corsair HX Series Power Supply. It’s not new for memory manufacturers to expand
their product line and include power supplies in it. Companies like OCZ and
Mushkin have already successfully integrated power supplies into their product
range. Corsair is no different. They have been expanding their product line
constantly the last few years (flash drives, watercooling just to name a few)
and including power supplies was just a matter of time.
Today, we’ll take a closer look at Corsair’s foray into the PSU market. We’ll find out if brand Corsair can extend the same commitment on quality, reliability and performance they have given on their modules to the HX Series Power Supply. Introducing, the Corsair HX620W Power Supply unit.
How
does Corsair describe the HX Series Power Supply?
From
the manufacturer of the "World's Most Awarded Memory" comes the
Corsair HX Series Power Supply. With that same legendary focus on the
performance and reliability, Corsair has engineered the HX Series to support
even the most demanding of systems. The Corsair HX Series incorporates the most
advanced technology to deliver reliable, continuous, and efficient power to all
critical system components. The HX Series is the ideal power supply for high
performance and gaming PCs, Audio/Video workstations, and file servers.
The
HX Series comes in two flavors: the HX520W, which is the 520w version and the
HX620W, the 620w version. Both versions use the latest and most advanced power
supply technology currently available.
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)
·
MTBF:
100,000 Hours
·
Safety
Approvals: UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TÜV, CCC, C-tick.
Next: Specifications, Layout & Test Setup