Corsair Launches Power Supply Line for Gamers
Corsair Launches Power Supply Line for Gamers
Posted 09/15/2010 at 5:38am
| by Paul Lilly
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Corsair this week outed its new Gaming Series power supplies, leaving little doubt as to who these PSUs are targeted towards. So what exactly makes a power supply fit for gamers?
From Corsair's perspective, it's glitz and power. Available in 600W, 700W, and 800W models, each units boasts a single almighty +12V rail with up to 65A pumping through. Each one is also 80 Plus Certified. On the aesthetic front, the PSUs come with a tri-color fan to illuminate the blades blue, red, or white, or nothing at all with the press of a button.
"The matte black finish and illuminated fans make the Gaming Series PSUs the ideal complement for your gaming rig," stated Ruben Mookerjee, VP and General Manager of Components at Corsair. "Whether you choose the 600, 700, or 800 watt model, you'll have the clean, efficient power to create the best gaming PC -- yours."
The GS600, GS700, and GS800 will be available soon for around $100, $110, and $120, respectively.
Image Credit: Corsair
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Keith E. Whisman
September 16, 2010 at 11:58am
I've always liked the Corsair PSU pricing compared to everyone else. You get so much more for your dollar. Corsair ain't a generic brand at all. I had an 800Watt Corsair for around $140bucks and it was great.
avenger48
September 15, 2010 at 2:09pm
My old rule for teaching noobs about good and bad psu brands was, if they make a psu with an led fan, they're bad. Now I need a new rule, thanks a lot Corsair!
GaryIKILLYOU
September 15, 2010 at 10:38am
I thought thier power supply's where already targeted for gamers, enthusiast, and the like...? So wtf is this? A rebranded PSU with a LED fan?
Darth_Xavius
September 15, 2010 at 7:46am
So its targeted towards gamers, but according to the picture, is Non-modular? Cmon, most PSU's these days feature at least the ability to chose whether or not SOME of the power connectors are present or absent.
harbingercmt
September 15, 2010 at 11:56am
+1 for Darth's comment.
Actually my first "Holly Shit, I'm really going to build my own computer from the ground up" PC used a Corsair HX 620 watt modular power supply. That supply had three +12v rails hard wired to the unit with the remaining cables being modular. It's been a great unit and five years later, is still running strong.
The only thing I had any gripe about with the HX620 was the fact that it wasn't "Completely" modular. Yes, I know many modern cases (including Corsair's own offerings) have ways of routing excess cable behind the mobo, but once you've tasted the sweet, tidy goodness that is a modular power supply...it's tough to go back to the "bundle o' wires".
I guess I'm a little puzzled that Corsair's newest PSU offerings would go back to the standard cable bundle - especially when it seems the trend has been towards modular PSU designs. I have no doubt that this "new" product will be a quality part (like all Corsair parts I've had the good fortune to deal with); but not even a hybrid modular design, like my trusty HX 620w? IDK, maybe there is some kind of performance reason for going the non-modualr route that I'm missing?
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