Awfull sounds
3/5/2012 9:12:09 AM
Mathieu from Sylvain writes:
- Strengths:
- Cheap power supply
- Weaknesses:
- Awful high pitch sound even if pc is off.
- Summary:
- Not recommended
Crappy crappy crappy - avoid this thing
2/19/2012 1:35:35 AM
Tammy from Edmonton writes:
- Strengths:
- Quiet.
- Weaknesses:
- Super short lifespan - less than two weeks
Piece of junk
Gave out in less than two weeks
Waste of 70.00
- Summary:
- I went in looking to buy a different power supply of the same wattage to replace my old power supply less than two weeks ago. According to the website they should have had better than 10 on site of that other highly rated model. Got there and there were none of that and this one was the only one of the wattage and price I needed. Clerk said 'only one I have to sell you'. Worked for a short while then suddenly quit. Wasted 70.00 dollars. Going to have to go get a different one tomorrow.
Avoid at all cost.
12/11/2011 9:13:34 AM
Mark from Calgary writes:
- Strengths:
- Really quiet.
- Weaknesses:
- Lasted less than 3 weeks. Computer no longer posts. Swapped in an older (and lower wattage) PSU and everything was fine. I have also read reports that this PSU will not spin-up if there is insufficient load on it. Read the details on Corsair's website: http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=96784
- Summary:
- Do not buy.
Irritating High Pitch Sound when the PC is off.
12/10/2011 9:54:48 AM
Michael from Montreal writes:
- Strengths:
- I bought this PSU when MemoryExpress had their anniversary sale for $29.99 but it's not worth it for the aggravation that I've been through.
- Weaknesses:
- Irritating High Pitch Sound when the PC is off. I can't work in my office or read a book in the same room unless turn off the PSU.
- Summary:
- I agree with Don, this PSU emanates an irritating and unbearable high pitch sound that makes you want to rip it out the computer and stomp on it. I'd stay away from it even if it's on sale.
Either good or bad
10/10/2011 9:27:50 PM
Danny from Edmonton writes:
- Strengths:
- - If it's working flawlessly then wonderful.
- Weaknesses:
- - Corsair didn't do a good job on the these. Mine makes a high pitched sequeel noise. I think the caps inside are faulty I'm going to switch for for a better one.
- Summary:
- If it is working flawlessly then great! But at the first sign of problem return this thing immediately.Corsair may make good power supplies but this builder series just don't have good consistency.
Supper quiet PSU and cool
7/2/2011 10:46:59 PM
Don from Calgary writes:
- Strengths:
- I just bought this unit today, and I installed it after I got home from work. It's super quiet PSU and very nice design. Its size from the back little smaller than the older one that I had so I don't have to screw all 4 screws (just 2 screws will do). This model is the same as Corsair CX600 600W Power Supply about the connectors.
- Weaknesses:
- Correction from the previous reviewer. Yes it doesn't have the 4 pins power, but the 8 pins power also works for the old motherboard, too. At beginning I didn't notice there wasn't 4 pins power from PSU, so I plugged the 6 pins PCI, and then I noticed my PC didn't running (when I hit the power on). Oops I switch the 8 pins power and plug it into my motherboard 4 pins power holes it's running.
- Summary:
- So this PSU designs for both old and new motherboard I don't have a new motherboard yet, but I guess the 8 pins power is what the new PSU has on it.
Great PS for the Price
5/30/2011 7:41:36 AM
Nick from Edmonton writes:
- Strengths:
- Feels well built
Cables all pre wraped
Kit comes with zipties and corasir sticker
Very quite I could hear the 140mm system fan more than the 120mm fan on this system.
- Weaknesses:
- No 4 pin connector for older mother boards....
If you have to mount in upside down cases all the sata connectors are turned around.
Black paint on psu is scratched very easy.
- Summary:
- I like this PS provides nice flow to a older system that I am slowley upgreading to a new i5 configuration, I would recommend to anyone with a standard case with PS mounted in the usual spot. I would not buy this PS if you are mounting on a bottom psu mount.