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Corsair AX1200i 1200W Power Supply Review
| Manufacturer: | Corsair |
| Product: | AX1200i |
| Date: | Mon, Aug 06, 2012 - 12:00 AM |
| Written By: | Emmanouil Filladitakis - |
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Corsair AX1200i Gets Reviewed
Lately, 80Plus Platinum certified power supplies have been springing up like wildflowers. Every enthusiast was certain that Corsair, being one of the major players in the high performance PSU market at this point of time, would not sit this one out. Truly, Corsair today released the AX1200i, an 80Plus Platinum certified power supply with a maximum power output of 1200W. However, the AX1200i is quite a bit more than "just another power supply", as it also comes with never seen before features and capabilities which will certainly trouble the competition and charm hardcore enthusiasts.
Even though the new AX1200i is based on the platform used to create the AX1200, Corsair heavily upgraded the base design and added DSP control via their Corsair Link interface. The interface allows the end user to not only monitor the power supply's performance through a windows based application (Windows 7 only support, sorry Linux/MAC users) in real time but to also control certain aspects of the AX1200i, such as the behavior of its fan, the OCP protection levels, etc. The software also monitors temperatures and fan speeds of other devices it can recognize, such as the drives and the CPU, plus it offers the capability to create graphs, profiles and other fancy features which crazed tuners will surely appreciate. Note however that the software is still BETA; there are many bugs which need to be ironed out.
The DSP control alone would not be enough to please every enthusiast and Corsair knows that; however, the AX1200i also promises unparalleled performance and high aesthetic value. On the other hand, the MSRP of the AX1200i is $349.99, making it one of the most expensive units currently available. Although the retail price will most certainly be somewhat lower, it would still be a massively expensive product. So, the question is, does the AX1200i really perform that well so as to justify the premium price? We will find out in this review.
Corsair AX1200i PSU Features:
- Digital Signal Processor (DSP) for delivering extremely clean, efficient power with real-time adjustments
- Corsair Link™ Integration for monitoring and adjustment of performance, noise, and OCP settings
- Dedicated single +12V rail with user-configurable virtual "single rail" and "multi-rail" software modes
- An ultra-quiet, 140mm double ball-bearing fan delivers excellent airflow with exceptionally low noise levels by varying fan speed in response to temperature
- 80 PLUS Platinum certified, delivering up to 92% energy efficiency under real-world load conditions
- Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) with PF value of 0.99
- Universal AC input from 90~264V
- Over-voltage, under-voltage, over-current, and short circuit protection provide maximum safety for your critical system components
- Engineered to meet maximum power output at a server-grade 50°C temperature rating.
- Self-test switch to determine PSU functionality even before installation.
- High-quality capacitors provide uncompromised performance and reliability
- A seven year warranty and lifetime access to Corsair's legendary technical support and customer service
- Safety Approvals: cTUVus, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TÜV, CCC, C-tick
Corsair AX1200i PSU Specifications:
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Warranty |
Seven years |
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Dimension |
150mm x 86mm x 200mm |
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Modular |
Fully |
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Power |
1200 Watts |
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80 Plus |
Platinum |
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ATX Connector |
1 |
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EPS Connector |
2 |
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PCI-E Connector |
6 |
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4 Pin Peripheral Connector |
12 |
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SATA Connector |
16 |
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Floppy Connector |
2 |
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MTBF |
2,000,000 hours |
Next Page - Unboxing the power supply
| Review Index |
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Page 1 - Corsair AX1200i Gets Reviewed
Page 2 - Unboxing the power supply Page 3 - External Design Page 4 - A look inside the AX1200i Page 5 - Test Setup Page 6 - Testing results (Regulation & Ripple) Page 7 - Testing results (Efficiency, Noise & Thermal) Page 8 - Corsair AX1200i Power Supply Conclusion |
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