Corsair TX850w ATX PSU
Packaging & Appearance
Published: 18th February 2009 | Source: Corsair | Price: £114.99 |
Corsair have never been a company to cut corners where the packaging of PSU's is concerned, and as we can see from the images below, the TX series is certainly no exception. Packaged inside a double-walled cardboard box similar in design to that of the HX620, the TX850 is protected by two large styrofoam inserts that completely encompass the unit, protecting it on all sides from damage. Furthermore, Corsair have also gone to the trouble of placing the PSU in a plastic bag along with a black felt bag on top. I'll eat my pants if they've had so much as one unit returned 'damaged in transit'.
Contained inside the box is all the usual bits you expect to receive with a new PSU (mains lead, screws, manual) along with a few little extras in the form of some cable ties and a Corsair sticker. The included screws are also painted black, which is certainly a nice change from the usual silver ones.
Quite unique to the TX850 is the use of a 140mm fan that comes close to touching the edges of the casing and almost looks like Corsair had to use a shoehorn to get it into place. The advantage of such a large fan is primarily to reduce cooling dead spots inside the unit where a traditional 120mm fan cant quite reach, while also shifting more air at lower speeds/noise levels. Interestingly, the TX650 doesn't share the same fans as the 750w and 850w models, quite possibly due to its smaller dimensions and lower output.
Now let's move on to some of the more interesting stuff...the PSU internals...
Most Recent Comments
Very nice, makes me want to buy one now.
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Originally Posted by name='TonyG'
Very nice, makes me want to buy one now.
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Totally agree with you Jim.
Nice review. Just like you, I think it needs to come in a modular version too. 
I was gonna get the 1100W version but I settled for the Silverstone NV1000, maybe in my next build
Great review mate!
Great review mate!
Woahh 87% efficiency all the way 
Very nice unit and review.
I have buitl a rig with the TX750w in it and I can tell it isn't that hard to manage the cables, which were similar in amount. You just need to make sure you have a case with good cable management options (I had the CM centurion 590, not really great) and you have a lot of duct tape / tie wraps lying around. Oh and reserve an hour or two
Very nice unit and review.I have buitl a rig with the TX750w in it and I can tell it isn't that hard to manage the cables, which were similar in amount. You just need to make sure you have a case with good cable management options (I had the CM centurion 590, not really great) and you have a lot of duct tape / tie wraps lying around. Oh and reserve an hour or two
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Originally Posted by name='monkey7'
Woahh 87% efficiency all the way
Very nice unit and review. |
no mention of "the box smells lovely so much that i might just wear it instead of perfume"
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Originally Posted by name='kataras'
no mention of "the box smells lovely so much that i might just wear it instead of perfume"
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"Upon opening the box I was greeted by the usual intoxicating Corsair PSU smell, and decided to take a break from reviewing for a few minutes to relax."
Corsair may well be the most consistent PSU manufacturer these days, so a good result is hardly surprising but nice to see.
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Originally Posted by name='Kerotan'
Haha was about to say, could of slotted in a cheeky line:
"Upon opening the box I was greeted by the usual intoxicating Corsair PSU smell, and decided to take a break from reviewing for a few minutes to relax." |
Come to think about it...maybe I should re-test it with a gas mask on. That seductive smell, it's beautiful dark skin...oohohoo *tingles down spine*
*AHEM*
i got this one at home.
an awsome product, and you are all so right about the smell, its lovely
an awsome product, and you are all so right about the smell, its lovely
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Originally Posted by name='Robert'
i got this one at home.
an awsome product, and you are all so right about the smell, its lovely |
Rethinking about this... I'd love to bash a corsair PSU and see you eating your pants ^^
I guess everyone who's ever unpacked a corsair agrees on the smell
I guess everyone who's ever unpacked a corsair agrees on the smell
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Originally Posted by name='monkey7'
Rethinking about this... I'd love to bash a corsair PSU and see you eating your pants ^^
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We'd certainly get a lot of viewers at that moment
Ha ha Kataras, your sig is wicked... So true.
Wow what an excellent performer, and I do agree on the need for a modular version
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Corsair TX850w ATX PSU