Corsair HX650W modular PSU arrives for enthusiasts and gamers
The heart of any home computer system is the power supply, think about it, what happens when there’s no power? You basically end up with a really big and expensive paperweight, right? Most folks overlook the critical nature of their computer’s power supply until it’s too late. High-end gaming machines to often are fitted with over-sized or underpowered power supplies leading to poor performance over time. In either case these are unacceptable.
Generally when we write about Corsair it’s about their high-performance computer memory or flash memory offerings, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t hammering away on other devices. An example of that is their latest product introduction of the Corsair Professional Series HX650W modular power supply, and promising to be the mid/high-spec option for those building an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 Lynnfield processors based machine.
Corsair’s new offering provides a single +12V rail that supplies up to 52A. The HX650W has 80 Plus Bronze certification and features an ultra-quiet 120mm fan. The new Professional Series HX650W joins the ranks of Corsair’s multi award-winning collection such as the HX750W, HX850W and HX1000W power supplies, all of which feature a low-profile modular cable set, minimal noise levels, ultra-high efficiency, and the highest component quality and performance available.
“The Corsair HX650W is ideal for enthusiasts and gamers who are looking for a highly efficient, quiet, modular power supply, but don’t need the higher wattage’s offered by the other PSUs in the Professional Series” said Jim Carlton, VP of Marketing at Corsair. “The HX650W offers the same unmatched quality standards and 7 Year warranty, but at a power level more suitable for mid/high-spec PC builds, such as those based on Intel’s Core i5 and Core i7 ‘Lynnfield’ processors.”
The Corsair Professional Series HX650W is constructed of industrial-grade components and delivers the vast majority of its total power output (96%) on its single 52A +12V rail. This is a must have for stable powering for today’s energy hungry multi-core CPUs and graphics cards that most of us enthusiast and gamers tend to lean towards. The Professional Series HX650W is tested and guaranteed to operate at 100% load at an ambient temperature of 50°C, guaranteeing stability and reliability in all your extreme applications.
The HX650W sports a sophisticated, energy-efficient circuitry design to both maximize energy savings and minimize heat generated within the case. This efficient design meets 80 PLUS BRONZE certification standards that ensure a minimum efficiency of 82% and typical efficiency of 85%.
The Corsair Professional Series HX650W modular power supply is available now for $130. You can get more information on this excellent power supply or other Corsair products by visiting Corsair.
Corsair HX650W Features:
* Guaranteed to sustain its full rated wattage at an ambient temperature of 50°C
* Up to 85% energy-efficiency under real-world load conditions*
* Single +12V rail design providing up to 52A
* Multi-GPU ready
* Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) with PF value of 0.99
* Supports ATX12V 2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 standards. Backwards compatible with ATX12V 2.01
* Auto switching circuitry for universal AC input from 90-264V
* Over Current/Voltage/Power Protection, Under Voltage Protection and Short Circuit Protection provide complete component safety
* Dimensions: 150mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 150mm(L)
* MTBF: 100,000 hours
* Safety Approvals: UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TÜV, CCC, C-tick
