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Tim S · 19th Feb 2008, 08:15

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200..._cmpsu-750tx/1

Corsair has expanded its popular PSU range with a high-end 750W model that fits into the new TX-series. It's made by a different OEM to the HX-series' everyone is so fond of, so has Corsair managed to eke out the same level of quality? Let's find out...

|SNR|Codman · 19th Feb 2008, 08:47

I got this PSU a couple of weeks ago. It looks really sweet in my black Tsunami case, its quiet too compared to my old Hyper PSU.
It's having an easy ride for now, but will get more of a work-out when I get another 8800GT alphadog and go SLI.

wuyanxu · 19th Feb 2008, 09:19

me wants!

but for all single card configuration, surly a 620w is enough?? even for 9800Gx2?

Mankz · 19th Feb 2008, 09:29

A very good PSU. I have nothing but priase for my 520W version.

Having said that, I'd wait for the modular version, or the 1000W one.

naokaji · 19th Feb 2008, 10:07

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Originally Posted by wuyanxu

me wants!

but for all single card configuration, surly a 620w is enough?? even for 9800Gx2?

yup, the 620W version will be enough.

Ending Credits · 19th Feb 2008, 10:22

This would be a no-brainer for me if it was modular. Still want one though.

Jipa · 19th Feb 2008, 10:24

Damn those results are impressive! Corsair really know what they are doing with these power supplies... I just sincerely hope they will never put poorly performing models to the markets.

rupbert · 19th Feb 2008, 11:55

Thanks, fixed - Tim

The_Pope · 19th Feb 2008, 12:16

Would being modular affect its performance at all? Or could we take it as read that the interconnect are merely personal preference and the fact this one is "awesome" means any future modular variant is guaranteed to be l33t?

Krikkit · 19th Feb 2008, 12:17

Another fine product from Corsair - I was sceptical at first, usually companies which start to try and diversify end up with distinctly meh products, but these are total cheesecake.

Bindibadgi · 19th Feb 2008, 12:49

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Originally Posted by The_Pope

Would being modular affect its performance at all? Or could we take it as read that the interconnect are merely personal preference and the fact this one is "awesome" means any future modular variant is guaranteed to be l33t?

Yes it does - by adding an extra connection into the mix, especially one "user driven" it can lead to voltage drops and more rarely improper power delivery.

Well, if PC Power and Cooling are to be believed, personally I think as long as you supply a good, locking connector with corrosion resistance you can't really go wrong - after all - AV people specialise in getting data from one end to another as perfectly as possible and look how many racks of kit they have.

lamboman · 19th Feb 2008, 13:18

Great review. Of course, reaches the quality that we have come to expect from Corsair supplies

Krikkit · 19th Feb 2008, 13:22

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Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

Yes it does - by adding an extra connection into the mix, especially one "user driven" it can lead to voltage drops and more rarely improper power delivery.

Well, if PC Power and Cooling are to be believed, personally I think as long as you supply a good, locking connector with corrosion resistance you can't really go wrong - after all - AV people specialise in getting data from one end to another as perfectly as possible and look how many racks of kit they have.

I can see where PCP&C are coming from, but unless you use a crappy, bodged connector I think it's a fairly unlikely situation. AV-ists use connectors all the time, probably because half the time soldering things together would give a worse connection than a decent interface.

Bindibadgi · 19th Feb 2008, 13:33

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Originally Posted by Krikkit

I can see where PCP&C are coming from, but unless you use a crappy, bodged connector I think it's a fairly unlikely situation. AV-ists use connectors all the time, probably because half the time soldering things together would give a worse connection than a decent interface.

Exactly my point. Tbh, I think PCPC ride a certain wave of elitism and arrogance in their beliefs. They're obviously good at what they do, but to completely ignore an entire market segment and customer preference is ridiculous. I wish I could live off a business model like that.

Krikkit · 19th Feb 2008, 13:42

Too right tbh - if only the rest of us could ignore what I'd say is the fastest-growing enthusiast PSU segment.

I know I certainly wouldn't bother with a non-modular PSU for my main rig anymore unless it was really special - I'd consider this Corsair simply because it's properly brilliant, but even then I'd have reservations about them bringing a modular version out...

dan-ere-07 · 19th Feb 2008, 16:20

i have this PSU and it is super. it powers everything i wanted it to and more

naokaji · 19th Feb 2008, 16:24

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Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

Exactly my point. Tbh, I think PCPC ride a certain wave of elitism and arrogance in their beliefs. They're obviously good at what they do, but to completely ignore an entire market segment and customer preference is ridiculous. I wish I could live off a business model like that.

not entirely true, pcp&c belongs to ocz, so its bascially buy ocz for modular or buy pcp&c for non modular, but its the same company that ends up getting the money.

Jojii · 19th Feb 2008, 18:08

I hear the Seasonic does a high efficiency and uber quiet psu (no voiding the sticker) especially on thier 650W model, any chance for a review/comparison? I've been eyeballing it on newegg for quite some time.. but the praise you lavish on this corsair makes me rethink what to do.

Cupboard · 19th Feb 2008, 19:12

Great review as always

As this has passed all the test with flying colours, would it be possible to tes it at higher wattages? It would be interesting to see if this could cope with 800-850W for example.

And surely even 3-way SLI doesn't need this kind of power?

Tim S · 19th Feb 2008, 19:45

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Originally Posted by Cupboard

Great review as always

As this has passed all the test with flying colours, would it be possible to tes it at higher wattages? It would be interesting to see if this could cope with 800-850W for example.

And surely even 3-way SLI doesn't need this kind of power?

Nvidia's marketing scheme does need that kind of power for 3-way SLI though...

19th Feb 2008, 08:15	#1
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19th Feb 2008, 12:17	#10
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19th Feb 2008, 08:47	#2
\|SNR\|Codman snrclan.com - Gaming for Old Farts Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	I got this PSU a couple of weeks ago. It looks really sweet in my black Tsunami case, its quiet too compared to my old Hyper PSU. It's having an easy ride for now, but will get more of a work-out when I get another 8800GT alphadog and go SLI.

19th Feb 2008, 11:55	#8
rupbert Hypermodder Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 799	Thanks, fixed - Tim

19th Feb 2008, 12:16	#9
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	Would being modular affect its performance at all? Or could we take it as read that the interconnect are merely personal preference and the fact this one is "awesome" means any future modular variant is guaranteed to be l33t?

19th Feb 2008, 13:18	#12
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19th Feb 2008, 13:42	#15
Krikkit Don't panic! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lancs, UK Posts: 15,199	Too right tbh - if only the rest of us could ignore what I'd say is the fastest-growing enthusiast PSU segment. I know I certainly wouldn't bother with a non-modular PSU for my main rig anymore unless it was really special - I'd consider this Corsair simply because it's properly brilliant, but even then I'd have reservations about them bringing a modular version out... __________________ \|E8400 @ 4.4GHz\|WC: 2*120.1 GT's, MCP350, Storm G5\|4GB Dominators\|DFI LT X48-T2R\|8800GT\|74GB Raptor\|Chieftec BA01\|OCZ ModXStream 600W\|Dell 2208WFP\| The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, The LOL!!1!!1!, The Zlad!, The Kempness, The Braaaaaains...

19th Feb 2008, 16:20	#16
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19th Feb 2008, 18:08	#18
Jojii hardware freak Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nevada, USA Posts: 121	I hear the Seasonic does a high efficiency and uber quiet psu (no voiding the sticker) especially on thier 650W model, any chance for a review/comparison? I've been eyeballing it on newegg for quite some time.. but the praise you lavish on this corsair makes me rethink what to do.

19th Feb 2008, 19:12	#19
Cupboard I'm not a modder. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bury St Edmunds/Durham Uni Posts: 1,845	Great review as always As this has passed all the test with flying colours, would it be possible to tes it at higher wattages? It would be interesting to see if this could cope with 800-850W for example. And surely even 3-way SLI doesn't need this kind of power? __________________ i7 920, 8800GTS 512, 6GB Corsair all in an Intel DX58SO; 3*320GB RAID5; CM Stacker Samsung Q45.