Any new PSU refreshes expected soonish?

Buchanan0204 · 27 Dec 2011 at 01:22

Just wondered if Corsair or any other decent brand company are due a refresh on any of their lines.

I believe XFX have just refreshed their range. Any others?

In the market for a quality 850W Fully modular PSU that will last me 5 years+ with ease.

Was thinking Corsair HX. However, while it's of course amazing... I don't want them to do a refresh in a month or two and top it and I'm left with the older model.

Any other decent ones worth considering?

P.S. has to have a good warranty and RMA returns service. Must be fully modular... only the 24 pin and 8 pin may be hard wired. I wont compromise on this.

Suggestions in a postcard please

J-FRO · 27 Dec 2011 at 01:32

OCZ fairly recently completely refreshed their PSU lineup, and this "80 Plus Gold" 100% modular power supply is pretty nifty in terms of bang for buck!

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-052-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1098

Note that it also has a 5 year warranty, which clearly matches your intended length of use

Sasahara · 27 Dec 2011 at 01:54

The Corsair HX is a few years old now, but still a good choice, just cause something better comes out, don't make it worse.

AX850 is the next step up and even that has been bettered with a Platinum Series(XFX/Seasonic so far), but there are cost and size implications.

The XFX, Corsair & Seasonic series are pretty similar in build quality as they are all Seasonic OEMs.

Anyone of the above DC to DC 850 W Models will be a good buy. The difference in performance at this level is pretty small as they are all good.

When you have picked one or two, check a review on a good site like www.jonnyguru.com

Buchanan0204 · 27 Dec 2011 at 02:21

Sasahara said:
The Corsair HX is a few years old now, but still a good choice, just cause something better comes out, don't make it worse.

AX850 is the next step up and even that has been bettered with a Platinum Series(XFX/Seasonic so far), but there are cost and size implications.

The XFX, Corsair & Seasonic series are pretty similar in build quality as they are all Seasonic OEMs.

Anyone of the above DC to DC 850 W Models will be a good buy. The difference in performance at this level is pretty small as they are all good.

When you have picked one or two, check a review on a good site like www.jonnyguru.com

Thanks for that. I thought the HX was top of Corsair line :eek:

Can't believe I didn't know that. Goes to show you.

I'll need to be checking that out

It's to go inside a 600T. So kinda looking for the matching labels. I'd imagine the platinum PSU to be a small fortune.