Corsair HX620 620w Modular PSU
Introduction & Packaging
Published: 27th November 2006 | Source: Corsair | Price: |
Corsair is one of those names that every computer enthusiast would have heard of. Producing high performance memory modules since 1994, Corsair have always provided memory solutions for both the budget user and the extreme overclocker. However, today we're not going to be looking at any of Corsairs memory modules - but instead their newly released HX620 620w modular power supply.
Maybe it's just me, but there seems to be a strange phenomenon taking hold at present where every high-end PC component manufacturer is creating their own line of PSU's. This is certainly no bad thing, as it introduces new competition to the market, driving down the prices of high end power supplies, and forcing existing PSU manufacturers to improve the quality of their units and introduce new features.
Have Corsair done their homework with the HX620? Let's find out...
Packaging
When the HX620 arrived at my door, I must admit being surprised by the size of the box. Most ~600w units I've reviewed in the past have come in rather minimalistic packaging in an attempt to shave a vital few pence off manufacturing costs.
The HX620 features a 2-tone black and red theme throughout most of the packaging, with an up-close image of the units modular connector system spanning the front of the box. Overall the packaging is quite simplistic but does give the feeling of a very professional product.
I was extremely impressed to see Corsair providing a 5 year warranty with the HX620 as this is something often only seen on the most expensive server-based power supplies.
Turn the box around and we can see that Corsair have listed the HX620's specifications in English, French and German. Some of the most notable features include: Guaranteed to deliver specifications at 50°c, Supports latest EPS12v standards, Industrial grade capacitors, Compatibility with dual-GPU systems, Gold plated connectors. The first of these specifications (Guaranteed to deliver specifications at 50°c) is very commendable as many other PSU manufacturers rate their power supplies at 30-40°c, which is often below the operating temperature of the unit and leads them to giving the PSU inflated performance figures.
I was extremely impressed to see Corsair providing a 5 year warranty with the HX620 as this is something often only seen on the most expensive server-based power supplies.
Turn the box around and we can see that Corsair have listed the HX620's specifications in English, French and German. Some of the most notable features include: Guaranteed to deliver specifications at 50°c, Supports latest EPS12v standards, Industrial grade capacitors, Compatibility with dual-GPU systems, Gold plated connectors. The first of these specifications (Guaranteed to deliver specifications at 50°c) is very commendable as many other PSU manufacturers rate their power supplies at 30-40°c, which is often below the operating temperature of the unit and leads them to giving the PSU inflated performance figures.
Corsair have taken extensive measures to ensure that your HX620 arrives at your door in perfect condition even at the hands of the most brutal courier. The unit has been placed in a double walled cardboard box and is sandwiched between two large foam mouldings that protect all corners of the unit.
Included in the HX620 package are the following items:
• 1x Standard power cord.
• 1x pack of black cable ties.
• 4x ATX case screws.
• 1x HX620 manual (B/W).
• 1x Velcro cable pouch containing modular cables.
• 1x Corsair HX620 620w power supply.
Included in the HX620 package are the following items:
• 1x Standard power cord.
• 1x pack of black cable ties.
• 4x ATX case screws.
• 1x HX620 manual (B/W).
• 1x Velcro cable pouch containing modular cables.
• 1x Corsair HX620 620w power supply.
Most Recent Comments
I can't imagine you'd have any problems at all really. The PSU is a fairly standard size and the modular connectors only add a couple of mm to the size. In fact, they are probably the smallest footprint modular connectors of almost all modular PSU's
Indeed, i don't expect there to be any problem really, just want to be sure. I know the V1000 is notorius for PSU fit problems as it has an aluminium wall between PSU and HDD enclosures that makes any oversized PSU a no. Just wanted to check that the extra size added by the modular cable connectors wasn't going to push me just over size :)
Get the dremel out if there is any issues:).
Nice spec you got there btw, 2TB:eek:
Nice spec you got there btw, 2TB:eek:
Get the dremel out if there is any issues:).
Nice spec you got there btw, 2TB:eek:
Hehe, would rather not have to take a dremel to it if i can help it :)
Last case was a custom modded H2O cooled Lian Li PC70 with a 120x240 radiator modded into the top panel, self built custom FanBus, window, Cathodes etc. Hoping to keep this one nice and plain and simple as I dont really have the time and workshop space these days to do this kind of work :p
Well 1.5Tb once you take raid into account (less due to native drive sizes etc)
Should be about 1.6Tb once you add on the 150Gb raptor system drive.
Last system I have was built some time ago now:
Barton 3000
1Gb Ram
Ati 9800pro
640Gb Hdd
So its about time I treated myself .
Probably be another month till I have the spending money together to pull this off, so will likely have changed a bit by then anyway.
After reading this review i went out and purchased one - stuck it in my new build last night!
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^^ iv got two sitting next to me waiting for the rest of the pc!!! (they were on a deal at komplett ^^)
Why how much were they, how come you purchased two?
£80 each, and i got two as im building my own rig this/next week plus my brothers (and another two within the month, if not at the same time lol)
Something to consider when picking up a Corsair PSU:
From the whirlpool forums
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=858908&r=13612187#r13612187
The VX-550, and the TX-750 are not Seasonic built, they are build by Channel Well(CWT). They seem to be just as good quality, although they are not as quiet as the Seasonic built models(VX-450, HX-520, HX-620 and TX-650)
From the whirlpool forums
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=858908&r=13612187#r13612187
Something to consider when picking up a Corsair PSU:
From the whirlpool forums
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=858908&r=13612187#r13612187
And the prices reflect that!
:p
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