Corsair HX850 power supply put to the test: how good is it?
Final thoughts The Corsair HX850 is a modular power supply that currently etails for around £135, and the pricing is reasonably competitive with other big-name PSUs that also ship with modular connectors, aimed at the enthusiast space. Packaging and build quality are both excellent, thanks to good presentation and a range of connector-runs which should suit most folk. More good is to be found with the warranty on the HX850, now extended to seven years instead of five. Performance is very solid on all fronts, too, comprising of excellent efficiency, good 12V rail stability, and ripple-free performance. The fan is practically inaudible until we reach full load and even then it’s not aurally noisome. As good as the performance is, Enermax’s REVOLUTION 85+ is a touch better in most areas, but we remind ourselves that it costs in excess of £40 more. Bottom line: a solid, well-engineered 850W PSU that’s backed up by a decent warranty and priced just about right to tempt users looking to powe
