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Corsair TX750 750Watt Power Supply Review
Author: Austin Hamann
Published: Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Conclusion
The minimum power supply wattage goes up every couple of years. From 350W to 550W, then to 620W+ and now, the norm is becoming 750Watts or greater for the enthusiast build. With CrossFireX, and Quad SLI technology reaching more and more of the super high-end buyers and regular CrossFire and SLI to a majority of gamers, overclockers, and enthusiasts, bigger and more powerful PSU’s are needed, and Corsair’s CMPSU-750TX fits right in.
With both ATX12V v2.2 and v2.01 support, 80+, and SLI certification, and a ton of other great features, this power supply is one of the greats, a unit that is high quality, high powered, has an excellent appearance, at a great price point
With both ATX12V v2.2 and v2.01 support, 80+, and SLI certification, and a ton of other great features, this power supply is one of the greats, a unit that is high quality, high powered, has an excellent appearance, at a great price point
750 watts may not be totally future proof, but considering there is currently only one setup to date that pushes above 750 watts, and consumers are trying to make manufacturers provide lower power components that are “green” and save on the power bill. Who knows, it may be enough for five more years, it may not, technology is impossible to predict.
Now for the ever popular list of Good things and Bad things
Now for the ever popular list of Good things and Bad things
Good Things
The Price
SLI, 80+, & ATX12V v2.2/2.01 Certified
Plenty of cables and connectors for any user
Cables are long enough for nearly any case
It fits in nearly any case
Super quiet 140mm fan
Sleeved cables
Stellar single 60A 12v+ rail
5 year warranty
4 PCI-E 6+2 connectors
SLI, 80+, & ATX12V v2.2/2.01 Certified
Plenty of cables and connectors for any user
Cables are long enough for nearly any case
It fits in nearly any case
Super quiet 140mm fan
Sleeved cables
Stellar single 60A 12v+ rail
5 year warranty
4 PCI-E 6+2 connectors
Bad Things
The cables can get hectic in smaller cases
With more devices comes more cable mess
750Watts might not last longer than the warranty
With more devices comes more cable mess
750Watts might not last longer than the warranty
Ninjalane Rating
We would like to thank Corsair for helping to make this review possible.
