First lets look at the spec off the Corsair website:
Corsair TX Series Features:
* Supports ATX12V v2.2 standard and older ATX12V 2.01 spec
* Ultra-quiet 120mm (140mm on TX750W and TX850W) double ball-bearing fan delivers excellent airflow
* 80%+ energy efficiency at 20%, 50% and 100% load condition for less heat generation and lower energy bill
* 99% Active Power Factor Correction provides clean and reliable power to your system
* Universal AC input 90~264V automatically scans and detects the correct voltage
* Dedicated single +12V rail offers maximum compatibility with latest components
* Over Current/Voltage/Power Protection, Under Voltage Protection, and Short Circuit Protection provide maximum safety to your critical system components.
* High quality Japanese capacitors provide uncompromised performance and reliability.
* Extra long cables support full tower size chassis.
* TX650W Dimension: 5.9"(W) x 3.4"(H) X 5.9"(L);
* MTBF: 100,000 Hours
* NVIDIA SLI™-ready certified.
cover box open
Neat packaging with powersupply wrapped in the bag
PSU out of box with accessories: cables/screws/cable management (nice touch!)
PSU side view
PSU in the bag with cables sticking out (this is not a modular cables PSU)
PSU fan view
closeup shot on the label
another closeup.. look at the power is rated by "Max" instead of "Continuous"
side view
capacitors view through the mesh
another mesh viewGood --
* solid build
* nice packaging
* 80 Plus certified
* quiet
* descend midrange powersupply
Bad --
* no ATX 2.3
* runs warm ( can feel the heat through the aluminum PC case )
* rated base on "max" not "continuous", which usually translate to wattage overrate *tip*
Overall, we would give this powersupply 7 out of 10 stars.
For its pricing and position, it should give a more honest power rating especially this OEM power supply (by channel well). Our test machine contains Intel Q6600 /Gigabyte MB/ G Skill 1066 2Gig memory overclock to 3.2 Ghz with 2 DVD ROM, XFX 8800GT 512mb, 4 HD (2 Raid SCSI, 2 SATA HD) and we have trouble booting up the machine consistently after switch to this PSU. After removing couple drives, it boots more consistently. Our test machine should be consuming around 500watts tops and this PSU should have more than enough juice to supply consistent power if it rates at 650watt.
Heat discipation shows even on the outer case (not the PSU case) and stays warm most of the time. 80Plus powersupply should be more efficient and not as hot.
Overall, nice PSU at the first impression but performance is disappointing.
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* nice packaging
* 80 Plus certified
* quiet
* descend midrange powersupply
Bad --
* no ATX 2.3
* runs warm ( can feel the heat through the aluminum PC case )
* rated base on "max" not "continuous", which usually translate to wattage overrate *tip*
Overall, we would give this powersupply 7 out of 10 stars.
For its pricing and position, it should give a more honest power rating especially this OEM power supply (by channel well). Our test machine contains Intel Q6600 /Gigabyte MB/ G Skill 1066 2Gig memory overclock to 3.2 Ghz with 2 DVD ROM, XFX 8800GT 512mb, 4 HD (2 Raid SCSI, 2 SATA HD) and we have trouble booting up the machine consistently after switch to this PSU. After removing couple drives, it boots more consistently. Our test machine should be consuming around 500watts tops and this PSU should have more than enough juice to supply consistent power if it rates at 650watt.
Heat discipation shows even on the outer case (not the PSU case) and stays warm most of the time. 80Plus powersupply should be more efficient and not as hot.
Overall, nice PSU at the first impression but performance is disappointing.
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