Corsair AX 1200.

[Morae]

Seriously nice new PSU from Corsair.

Doubt most of you can read this, but the graphs and pictures speak for themselves:
http://www.hardware.no/artikler/corsair_ax_1200/76536/1

I think I'm in love. 1200w, 80+ Gold, fully modular, great sleeving over all black wiring, flat cables in black wiring. And that fan is easily changed out for something quieter.


(MSRP of around $385, but that's Norway's price, not US, which will be considerably lower.)

[vanarnam]

bad ass. got 4 hx1000's, love em.

[vanarnam]

http://www.corsair.com/products/ax1200/default.aspx

[Overclocking101]

I just read the article. LOL at google translate.

[Morae]

Due in July. Price should be closer to $300 for you lucky US fucks.

[ballz0r]

Single 100 Amp Rail




I just got a half huskie

[ND40oz]

Looks like they have an AX750 and AX850 as well. Wonder who the ODM is...

[Morae]

The 750 and 850 are Seasonic based. They're keeping the OEM of the 1200 mum for the moment.

[ND40oz]

The seem to have a new case on the way too, the 600T.

http://www.corsair.com/products/600t/default.aspx

[Morae]

The 600T is steel and plastic, which means like its overhyped older brothers, it doesn't exist to me. Another pointless effort.

[jacobroufa]

Yeah the AX750 and 850 look just like my Seasonic X650... Can't wait til Seasonic debuts their new line of PSUs (supposed to release more powerful ones)... Best OEM evar. :D

[jacobroufa]

According to Redbeard, the Corsair rep over on JG forums, the AX1200 OEM is neither CWT nor Seasonic. I can't wait to see JG's review of this unit.

[Morae]

Like I said, they're keeping it mum for now. (I'm Earthmonger over there.)

[jacobroufa]

Like I said, they're keeping it mum for now. (I'm Earthmonger over there.)

HAHA awesome. And yes, I completely agree with the ITX suggestion. That would RULE.

[ND40oz]

The 600T is steel and plastic, which means like its overhyped older brothers, it doesn't exist to me. Another pointless effort.

Almost every case these days is steel and plastic, it sucks, they're going back to the 90s except they're using black instead of beige.

[Schlosser]

:slobber::slobber::slobber::slobber: AX1200 :slobber::slobber::slobber::slobber:

[Floyd]

It looks just like a HX1000 with a different sticker and its fully modular instead of half modular.
Doesnt look bad but I kinda liked the old sticker style better. Not that it matters much, I removed mine lol.

[Morae]

The internals look pretty nice, just a shame they're buried under a Yate Loon.

[scraps]

Yummy

[Floyd]

The internals look pretty nice, just a shame they're buried under a Yate Loon.

Atleast its a Ball bearing Yate.

[Silverion77]

So this is what Redbeard was hiding with his "wait and see"
I'm in love in the new PSUs lately from Corsair....these are just fucking awesome :up:

Y do i want to take a random guess as it being Enhance maybe?? I don't think CWT can handle that.

On the other hand, Seasonic is releasing a new X line ranging from 400W fanless designs all the way to 1000 and 1200W versions so it could be that as well and they're just hiding it!

Redbeard also stated these price points are HIGH!
$170-$180 for the AX750
$220-$250 for the AX850
$300-$330 for the AX1200

[4 73h l055]

Corsair also launched some kinda weird LED light thing for their memory fans. I don't know what the fuck it does. It just looks like cool shit to me...

http://www.corsair.com/products/airflowpro/default.aspx

[Silverion77]

Corsair also launched some kinda weird LED light thing for their memory fans. I don't know what the fuck it does. It just looks like cool shit to me...

http://www.corsair.com/products/airflowpro/default.aspx

Looks like the same thing that Crucial added to their Tracer ram when it first came out. Cool if u want something like that, but i prefer less bling personally

Edit: Also, i took a look at the connectors. Looks like the AX's have 2 EPS 8 pins now, but i was surprised to see that the AX850 has only 4 PCIe versus 6 on the HX :confused:

[mcoffey]

Wow..if I read correctly, it's a single rail PSU which makes it even more attractive. However, it's been my experience that high wattage single rail PSU's tend to run a little warm and need a little more airflow. But we'll see because I'll snap one up in a heartbeat:D

andyc

[ND40oz]

OEM is supposedly Flextronics

[Ketzer7]

Definitely looks nice, the internals appear to be super clean.

Anyone seen a spec yet on the length of the housing? From the pictures I'm guessing 200mm+

[Floyd]

Right from Corsairs site it says its 200mm long just like the HX1000W.

[Ketzer7]

Shit, I looked at the product page this morning and didn't see that line that says the dimensions. wtf.. oh well, nevermind, thanks

[Floyd]

I can only imagine how easy it would be to mod that PSU now that its fully modular. Sucks that there are not many smaller wattage PSUs that are fully modular.

[Silverion77]

I can only imagine how easy it would be to mod that PSU now that its fully modular. Sucks that there are not many smaller wattage PSUs that are fully modular.

waits for new X series :wasntme:

[Ketzer7]

Yeah, would be nice if there was a new X1000 that retained the same dimensions of the current X-series PSU, i.e. ~160mm, and had all the same features. Seen anything concrete on when that might drop? Computex is upon us...

[Silverion77]

Supposedly its gonna be a whole new line starting with fanless 400w models to 760, 850 and even 1000 and 1200w, but nothing is solid.

Edit: There also appear to be rumors on a new extension for Antec....seems to be 80Plus Gold as well and a possible model in the 1200W range.

[ablatman]

Man, I can't wait for these new PSU's; This REALLY solves my dilemma of how to handle doing a PSU for this rig; I want this rig to be absolutely spotless (or at least as close as I can manage), just so that I can have had at least ONE show-quality rig....

[AquaMuscle]

I saw a review of it on a swedish site and it seems to be really good + FULLY MODULAR:D I'm getting one for sure. I've waited a long time for a fully modular corsair psu.

[ablatman]

I saw a review of it on a swedish site and it seems to be really good + FULLY MODULAR:D I'm getting one for sure. I've waited a long time for a fully modular corsair psu.

Yup, I'll be getting one too, although probably the AX750 or 850. Probably the 850. I figure I'll put that in this machine to replace the HX1000 (which is massive overkill), and move the HX1000 to my other rig with my Antec TPQ 850, and then sell the Antec.....

[Snyxxx]

Yup, I'll be getting one too, although probably the AX750 or 850. Probably the 850. I figure I'll put that in this machine to replace the HX1000 (which is massive overkill), and move the HX1000 to my other rig with my Antec TPQ 850, and then sell the Antec.....

If a PSU will fit in your space, then I would always get the biggest wattage possible. Not because it is overkill, but for silence.

Most fans on PSUs start to spin-up around 50% load and get worse from there. I always want my true power consumption to be on the low end of the fan curve.

[ablatman]

If a PSU will fit in your space, then I would always get the biggest wattage possible. Not because it is overkill, but for silence.

Most fans on PSUs start to spin-up around 50% load and get worse from there. I always want my true power consumption to be on the low end of the fan curve.

Understandable, but it's a case where I don't need more power than that, and that I don't want to spend that much money (given how expensive the AX1200 is likely to be) on a PSU given the way my finances are at the moment, and other things I need to spend money on (like a car, school, a laptop to use for school and work, etc.)....

Also, I was using an 850 watt PSU in this rig before (Antec TPQ) and noise was never an issue....

So effectively, while I'd like to go for *massive* overkill, the fact remains that I could get away with a 550 watt PSU for this rig (at least for a little while ;)), and that 850 watts will be plenty until I have the money to do a major upgrade again, at which time I can pass the AX850 off to a lesser machine....

[Silverion77]

WOOT!!!! (http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=189)

This thing keeps looking better and better.
Tops off at 94% efficiency :eek:

[ILikeCosmosS]

WOOT!!!! (http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=189)

This thing keeps looking better and better.
Tops off at 94% efficiency :eek:

:eek: Its amazing!
The internals at first looked enermax revo but its completely different!
Do you think the new AX line of PSU's will eventually replace the TX series?

[Silverion77]

:eek: Its amazing!
The internals at first looked enermax revo but its completely different!
Do you think the new AX line of PSU's will eventually replace the TX series?

Those look nothing like the Revo...its Flextronics. Server PSU manufacturer...its gonna be hard for people to compete with it. The Seasonic 1000/1200 could get close, but i think the other to watch is the Delta based Antec "High Current" ones that were shown. Basically they're fancier Signatures which were beasts when they came out.

And why would the AX replace the TX series? They're on totally different standards. From best to worse (series type) its:
AX-fully modular, gold, 7yr warranty
HX-partial modular, silver (new ones), 7yr warranty
TX-no modular, bronze rating typical, 5yr

and then the others are the GS, CX, VX (mistake...shouldve been TX), etc.

Of all things the AX would replace the HX series but i believe Corsair has full intention to leave the HX line as a cheaper alternative to going full out with the AX series.

[mcoffey]

Yep..it's a lock for this unit as far as I'm concerned. As long as there isn't any manufacturing QC problems, which I doubt there will be, this one will become the defacto high end standard in my book. And the single 100 amp rail is icing on the cake as far as I'm concerned:D

I'll be getting one as soon as they become available :up:

andyc

[Kuro]

:wth: Damn thats good :D

[Cutless009]

Anyone have an est. price and eta on this?

[Shootingblanks]

Just my damn luck after getting the HX1000 for my new build they release a better power supply.

[scraps]

Just my damn luck after getting the HX1000 for my new build they release a better power supply.

Well when you buy the 1200 varient you can sell me your 1000HX for cheep cheep since you wont want it anymore. :hide:

[Shootingblanks]

Well when you buy the 1200 varient you can sell me your 1000HX for cheep cheep since you wont want it anymore. :hide:

Well I am still working on my build and it will not be up and running till about a month.

I definitely still want it but you never know I might sell it.

I am only located a few states west of you:D

[Ketzer7]

Anyone have an est. price and eta on this?

+1

wondering the same thing. Anyone anyone, Bueller? Bueller?

[scraps]

Best part is Cleveland has the closest Microcenter to me too...I could pick up some newer chips; AND go to the rock and roll hall of fame with my kid. Unfortunately I would probably pick up one of these too, by the time I get there. What a day for a day dream.

[Liu Kang]

Man, I can't wait for these new PSU's;You got them stuck in my head too, fucker. The ideal solution for my mutli-PSU setup... super efficient.

[ablatman]

You got them stuck in my head too, fucker. The ideal solution for my mutli-PSU setup... super efficient.

They're super effective!

[Silverion77]

+1

wondering the same thing. Anyone anyone, Bueller? Bueller?

I think MSRP is expected around 330. So figure it being around $300 at newegg and such.

[ablatman]

I think MSRP is expected around 330. So figure it being around $300 at newegg and such.

Any idea on the 750 and 850?

[Silverion77]

Any idea on the 750 and 850?

Uhhh i think the idea is around $170-180 and 230ish respectively.

[Liu Kang]

They're super effective!I need them now, but they aren't in stock at my favorite etailers yet :(

[ND40oz]

Paul has his review up:

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2010/07/13/corsair_ax1200_1200w_power_supply_review

Looks pretty damn good.

[Greedseed]

it aint gone be cheap tho
here its leaning to 260 Euro for the 1200W

[Silverion77]

From leading pre-orders it seems the 1200 is around $280

Also, OK Wolf admitted an issue in his review and that his load numbers were wrong (Diablotek psu busted it). Its not 95% but its still easily Gold.

[just a noob]

Got my CPU magazine today(which also had AnG3L's Totechnika on it). The power supply was listed at $329 in the article.

[bomberboysk]

Pretty damn impressive psu.

[Stvwndr219]

Anyone know how this compares to the st1500? Must resist the urge to upgrade...

[Silverion77]

Im what ways....i mean its not as big ofc.

Otherwise its better in every way. 1) its gold rated versus the silver
It has tighter regulation, ripple....its just a better built unit all around.

Simply put, Flextronics > Enhance

[Floyd]

Id love to know what sort of hardware you would need in your build to constitute needing a 1200w PSU!

[Ketzer7]

Easy, an SR-2, two Xeon X5680s, and Tri or Quad SLI.

[Floyd]

Easy, an SR-2, two Xeon X5680s, and Tri or Quad SLI.
Hmm I see your point.
So not many people should be needing this PSU then lol

[Ketzer7]

Well, given it's proven Gold efficiency, even if you don't need all 1200W of what it's capable of, you could still get it for the extra buffer room it allows you and not worry about it needlessly sucking up juice from the wall that's not doing anything and just being wasted.

[Silverion77]

Or u just get the 850/750 and get closer to that 90% sweet spot :D

[scraps]

Thinking bout pulling the trigger on a 750AX, over a 850HX, The cables on AX look so much better.

[ballz0r]

im trying to find out the length of the AX1200 and 850 to see if i can squeeze it in.

anyone have this?

[scraps]

850ax Dimensions 5.9" x 3.4" x 6.3" 1200ax Dimensions 5.9" x 3.4" x 7.3"

[Ketzer7]

Dimensions: 150mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 200mm(L) :up:

(AX1200)

[ballz0r]

Thanks Guys :up:

[Greedseed]

made a youtube on it ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA8XO1rgch0

[scraps]

:bird: you're a fucking son of a bitch Greed! I'm totally jealous of course. Just started watching always a great vid, waiting on my 850Ax coming tomorrow.

[Greedseed]

my mate has the AX850 and he just tests it today and his fan is dead
just got of the phone with him

[scraps]

Oh, man thats shity, I already got my tester out in anticipation for mine.

[ballz0r]

nice one greedy :up:

[Greedseed]

thanks ballz0r :D

[ablatman]

Another nice thing about the AX series PSU: The stickers on the sides -- with this series, Corsair got it right, so that whichever standard placement you stick your PSU in (fan up or fan down at bottom or top of case) the sticker shouldn't be upside down.

[Greedseed]

yeah they did fix that :P

[AquaMuscle]

Just ordered mine:crack:

[scraps]

Hey greed, how did your mate test his fan's psu? I hope he loaded it, and not just plugged it into a tester, 850AX fan doesn't turn on till about 150 watts are being drawn....

[Greedseed]

hmm i will tell him that but thats strange

my 1200W starts working under with nothing on it
and even only 1 fan will work on the psu so i dont know but i will tell him

but he did have his whole pc hooked up to it i think
not sure hm

il ask tomorrow
:) thanks for the advice

[scraps]

Yeah, its right on the box, on the fan noise graph. I pluged mine into the tester, and the fan only kicked on a lil and shut off again, so it should move a lil wiggle when he first powers it on. Then I was worried that it wasn't on when I plugged my shit into it, as the unit was a lil hot, and I couldn't hear the fan, but then i put a light to it and could see it moving.

[Greedseed]

hmm oke but still its possible that his one is just a bad batch but i will give him a call tomorrow its almost 2am here :P

[scraps]

Yeah, I was just giving you my two cents. Wake that fucker up... :rofl: Whatchu doing up?

[Greedseed]

haha xD i am checking forums and working on some new stuff for the greedseed101 bitchtube channel :P