Corsair HX1000W Review

Specification:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratings Table:

 

Model	CMPSU-1000HX
AC Input	100-240VAC     13A     50/60Hz
DC Output	+12V1	+3V3	+12V2	+5V0	-12V	+5VSB
Maximum Current	40A	30A	40A	30A	0.8A	3.5A
Maximum Combined Wattage	500W		500W		9.6W	17.5W
	1000W

 

System Protection:

 

No specific figures given for system protection but the HX1000W does have the usual over current/voltage/power protection, under voltage protection and short circuit protection.

 

Safety & Agency Approvals:

 

Ul, CUL, TUV, CE, FCC, CCC, CB & C-Tick

 

Power Supply Weight:

 

Power Supply Weight
Manufacturer/Model	Weight
Corsair HX1000W	3.0kg	6.6lbs

 

Power Supply Connectors:

 

Corsair HX1000W Connectors
20+4 Pin Motherboard	Hard Wired	1
4+4 P4 ATX12V or EPS12V	Hard Wired	1
PCI-E 6+2 Pin	Hard Wired	2
4+4 P4 ATX12V or EPS12V	Modular	1
PCI-E 6+2 Pin	Modular	4
4 Pin Molex	Modular	12
SATA Power	Modular	12
FDD	Modular	2

 

Features:

 

Exactly as printed on the box.

 

• Guaranteed to deliver 1000W at 50°C
• 80%+ energy efficient under real world load conditions
• True dual rail design for a total of 80A on +12V rail
• Multiple GPU ready
• 105°C solid state capacitors
• Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) with PF value of 0.99
• Supports the latest ATX12V 2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 standards. Backwards compatible with ATX12V 2.01
• Auto switching circuitry provide universal AC input 90-264V
• Over current/voltage/power protection, under voltage protection and short circuit protection provide maximium component safety
• Dimensions 150mm(5.9")W x 86mm(3.4")H x 200mm(7.9")L
• MTBF: 100,000 hours

 

...and a few additional features listed on the box.

 

Flat Modular Cables

Customised, flat black, modular cable design allows for greater customisation and superior airflow.

 

140mm Thermally Controlled Fan

Ultra quiet dual ball bearing fan intelligently throttles airflow based on temperature.

 

Truly Independent Dual Transformers

Allow for optimal load balancing resulting in greater performance and compatibility.

 

Solid State 105°C Capacitors

Upgraded 105°C solid state capacitors offer years of uncompromised performance and reliability.

 

DC to DC Convertor

Full DC to DC conversion on all voltage rails for best in class efficiency.