Corsair!? My 2nd AX1200i goes pop

Well it looks like my replacement Corsair AX1200i has just gone pop. This is the second one I've had and was installed on January 16th, so it lasted a whopping 15 days.

The first one I purchased just before Christmas and literally exploded after 3 weeks of use.

This time, there was no bang, it simply shut off as I was working.

The failure also differs from the first in that with the power switched on, the lights on the motherboard illuminate and attempting to switch it on causes some sort of electrical click. Even one of the GPU fans gets a little kick and moves (not enough to rotate it). Additionally, after that to get the same thing to happen again, I have to switch the power off and on again.

The self test light also fails to come on, although as with the above, if I switch power on, and press it, there is some sort of electronic 'click' sound, which happens once, before having to turn it off/on again to repeat.


Obviously I am extremely frustrated, there seems to clearly be some sort of manufacturing error or bad components in them or in a particular batch/s.

Im not into giving 3rd chances and don't think I'll touch a Corsair PSU ever again after this experience.

Time to look for something new which will hopefully prove to be reliable, probably Seasonic or EVGA.

I'd recommend a Superflower PSU - great units and far more reliable than the junk Corsair are spewing out lately.

I've long been a fan of Corsair PSU's, but my HX-520w was definitely my last one after all the latest stories about them. I now have a Superflower PSU and it's great, and peace of mind from all the positive comments about them.

Had exactly the same problem this month.. Replaced the Psu with another one.. Booted up all fine..

Corsair PSU's have been having a lot of issue with their AXi series, ihave noticed. While it is a well reviewed PSU i've seen a lot of people have issues like you.

its been said its down to the OEM. The lower end of the HX series was made by seasonic (PSU making grandaddy), these were undoubtedly stunning units. The same is the case for the AX series, seasonic made again. The AXi units are flextronic made though, while still a good OEM, there no Seasonic.

As said above, for a replacement, a Superflower would be a great shout.

My corsair 600 blew recently after minimal use....won't buy another.
Too many other decent brands competing for my hard earned ££

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I ended up going for a SuperFlower Leadex 80 plus platinum.