ETA-A | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Fri, 05 Jun 2020 07:40:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png ETA-A | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 be quiet! System Power U9 700W PSU Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/aris-bitziopoulos/be-quiet-system-power-u9-700w-psu-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/aris-bitziopoulos/be-quiet-system-power-u9-700w-psu-review/#respond Thu, 03 Jan 2019 11:39:10 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=397731 It's a new non-modular PSU from be quiet! but is an 80+ Bronze unit worth it in 2019?

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Today we look at the new be quiet! System Power U9 supply in a 700w capacity. The price tag isn't too bad, but for only $15 extra we can get a fully modular unit with the same or even higher efficiency levels. Is it a good idea to pay $75 for a non-modular power supply with 80 PLUS Bronze and ETA-A- certifications in 2019? 

The entry level power supply line from be quiet! is the System Power U9, which consists of four models with capacities ranging from 400W to 700W. All are 80 PLUS Bronze certified and also feature ETA-Standard to ETA-A- certifications in the Cybenetics scale.

It is worth stating right from the off that we were sent the System Power U9 700W which is available in the US and Taiwan as it is aimed at the 110V market. UK and European buyers (230V) will be able to buy the System Power 9 700W – no ‘U' in the name – though the two power supplies are based on different platforms, so they are not identical units just with different names.

According to be quiet! the SU9 models are destined for office and multimedia systems, and their strong advantage compared to similar offerings are the DC-DC converters that they utilise for the generation of the minor rails. Thanks to those converters there is support for Intel's C6 and C7 sleep states and the performance in cross-load (highly unbalanced loads among the rails) scenarios is generally very good.

The SU9-700 is the strongest model in this lineup, with 700W max power and two +12V rails. It is ideal for powering a decent gaming system since it can easily handle a single high-end GPU along with a powerful processor. The only downside is the non-modular cable interface, however modular cables would increase the cost. If you don't mind the fixed cables, the lower resistance that they provide offers better load regulation and increased efficiency, compared to similar platforms with modular cables.

Inevitably there are losses in all modular connections, especially at high loads.

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Specifications

Manufacturer (OEM) Channel Well Technology
Max. DC Output 700W
Efficiency 80 PLUS Bronze, ETA-A- (85-88%)
Noise LAMBDA-A (20-25 dB[A])
Modular
Intel C6/C7 Power State Support
Operating Temperature (Continuous Full Load) 0 – 40°C
Over Voltage Protection
Under Voltage Protection
Over Power Protection
Over Current (+12V) Protection
Over Temperature Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Surge Protection
Inrush Current Protection
Fan Failure Protection
No Load Operation
Cooling 120mm Rifle Bearing Fan (D12SM-12)
Semi-Passive Operation
Dimensions (W x H x D) 152 x 87 x 142mm
Weight 1.74 kg (3.84 lb)
Form Factor ATX12V v2.4, EPS 2.92
Warranty 3 Years

The efficiency certifications are not impressive, however this is not the case for the LAMBDA-A noise certification which proves that this is a very silent power supply. Moreover, according to its maker, which is Channel Well Technology – all necessary protection features are present.

The cooling duties are handled by a 120mm sleeve bearing fan. It would be nice if a rifle bearing fan was used instead, providing a longer lifetime. Since the dimensions of the chassis are compact, a larger fan, with 135-140mm diameter, was out of the question, however from the moment the noise output is kept low, this is totally fine with us.

Finally, the provided warranty looks low at three years however in this price range usually this period is the typical.

Power Specifications

Rail 3.3V 5V 12V1 12V2 5VSB -12V
Max. Power Amps 24 18 33 25 3 0.3
56
Watts 130 672 15 3.6
Total Max. Power (W) 700

There are two +12V rails with 56 Amps max current output. The minor rails are too strong with 130 Watts max combined power, however the 5V rail is rated notably lower than the 3.3V one. As for the 5VSB rail, its capacity is higher than the typical, which is 12.5W.

Cables & Connectors

Captive Cables
Description Cable Count Connector Count (Total) Gauge In Cable Capacitors
ATX connector 20+4 pin (550mm) 1 1 18-22AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (610mm) 1 1 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (500mm+150mm) 2 4 18AWG No
SATA (540mm+120mm+120mm) / 4 pin Molex (+120mm) 1 3 / 1 18AWG No
SATA (330mm+120mm+120mm) / 4 pin Molex (+120mm) 1 3 / 1 18AWG No
AC Power Cord (1400mm) – C13 coupler 1 1 18AWG

It would be great if there were two EPS connectors, but most likely we ask for a lot given the standards in this category. The four PCIe connectors are an advantage of course, while the number of SATA connectors is adequate.

On the contrary, the number of 4-pin Molex connectors might create some compatibility problems, since still there is a number of parts that use those connectors – with the case fans being the most common. In our opinion the unit should have at least three 4-pin Molex however given that it is mostly destined for office PCs, two of them could be enough.

Power Distribution

Power Distribution
12V1 ATX, Peripheral, SATA, PCIe
12V2 EPS

There are two +12V rails with the second used exclusively by the EPS connector. With only two rails this is the optimal power distribution, since the PCIe and EPS connectors are not mixed together.

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SilverStone Strider Titanium 1100W PSU Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/aris-bitziopoulos/silverstone-silverstone-strider-titanium-1100w-psu-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/aris-bitziopoulos/silverstone-silverstone-strider-titanium-1100w-psu-review/#respond Fri, 28 Dec 2018 11:53:51 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=397024 It's a high end unit with a 1100W capacity, but at £270 is this worth buying?

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The SilverStone Strider Titanium 1100W has a pretty high power density score with 474W per litre, thanks to its 180mm length. It is also highly efficient since it meets the 80 PLUS Titanium and the Cybenetics ETA-A+ efficiency requirements. With a £270 price tag it definitely isn't a low-end PSU and it faces tough competition in this price range, with rivals including the Seasonic Prime Titanium 1000W, so we will have to see how it fares in this competitive market segment. 

All 80 PLUS Titanium and ETA-A+ certified power supplies have stiff prices, since they use the most efficient platforms that today's technology can provide. The Titanium level sits on top of the 80 PLUS standard's range, while Cybenetics has an even higher certification, the ETA-A++, which for the moment is out of reach for every desktop PSU. Only once the minor rails are abandoned and the +12V rail remains alone, then there will be a strong possibility for over 94% overall efficiency, as the ETA-A++ certification requires.

The ST-1100 TI belongs to the Strider Titanium line which currently is SilverStone's flag holder. There are three members in this line with their capacities ranging from 1100W to 1500W, and all share the same compact dimensions with 180mm length, which is quite small for such powerful units. Features like a fully modular cable design and a semi-passive operation are a must in this high-end category and the only thing that is missing is a power switch, which is still an essential part to any power supply, according to our expert opinion.

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Specifications

Manufacturer (OEM)

Enhance Electronics

Max. DC Output

1100W

Efficiency

80 PLUS Titanium, ETA-A+ (91-94%)

Noise

LAMBDA-S (40-45 dB[A])

Modular

(Fully)

Intel C6/C7 Power State Support

Operating Temperature (Continuous Full Load)

0 – 50°C

Over Voltage Protection

Under Voltage Protection

Over Power Protection

Over Current (+12V) Protection

Over Temperature Protection

Short Circuit Protection

Surge Protection

Inrush Current Protection

Fan Failure Protection

No Load Operation

Cooling

140mm Double Ball-Bearing Fan
(D14BH-12)

Semi-Passive Operation

✓ (non selectable)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

152 x 87 x 182mm

Weight

2.44 kg (5.38 lb)

Form Factor

ATX12V v2.4, EPS 2.92

Warranty

5 Years

The ST1100-TI promises for 24/7 continuous power output with 50°C operating temperature, something that not many units can do, under real life conditions at least. A 50°C ambient applies huge stress especially to sensitive parts like electrolytic capacitors and on top of that, you need a highly efficient platform in order to be able to keep the temperature at the PSU's internals under control.

Power Specifications

Rail 3.3V 5V 12V 5VSB -12V
Max. Power Amps 25 22 92 3 0.3
Watts 120 1100 15 3.6
Total Max. Power (W) 1100

The minor rails have enough power to meet today's needs, while the +12V rail can deliver up to 92 Amps of current. Finally, the 5VSB rail has 15W capacity. We would like to see 20W at least in a 1100W PSU but those are just the paper specs. Under real life conditions this unit's 5VSB rail can deliver much more than 3 Amps.

Cables & Connectors

Modular Cables
Description Cable Count Connector Count (Total) Gauge In Cable Capacitors
ATX connector 20+4 pin (550mm) 1 1 16-22AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (750mm) 1 1 16AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (550mm) 1 1 16AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (550mm) 8 8 16AWG No
SATA (600mm+140mm+140mm140mm) 4 16 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (600mm+150mm+150mm) 2 6 18AWG No
FDD Adapter (120mm) 1 1 22AWG No
AC Power Cord (1400mm) – C19 coupler 1 1 16AWG

As expected, there are two EPS connectors with one of them being much shorter than the other. Normally both EPS connectors should have about the same length, especially since this unit is likely to be paired with a big chassis.

The number of PCIe connectors is adequate and it is a great advantage that all of them are installed on dedicated cables. This way, energy losses are kept low since there are no excess voltage drops. To further restrict voltage drops, SilverStone also used thicker 16AWG gauges on the cables that will have to handle high loads.

With 16x SATA connectors you can easily power a storage server while the number of 4-pin Molex is satisfactory, as well. For those of you that still need a berg connector, which is rarely used nowadays, there is also a 4-pin Molex to FDD adapter included in the product's bundle. Finally, the distance between the peripheral cables is ideal at 140-150mm.

 

 

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Corsair SF450 Platinum SFX PSU Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/aris-bitziopoulos/corsair-sf450-platinum-sfx-psu-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/aris-bitziopoulos/corsair-sf450-platinum-sfx-psu-review/#respond Mon, 26 Nov 2018 12:41:45 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=395024 It is expensive, but it is a cracking power supply from Corsair - check out our review.

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The Corsair SF450 Platinum offers higher efficiency than its Gold predecessor and it is also bundled with a SFX-to-ATX bracket. The question we will answer today is should you pay more to get the Platinum model or is it better to save some money and go for the Gold model instead?’ 

Corsair wants to turn things around in the SFX form factor category with new SF Platinum units which are sold in 450W and 600W capacities with a 750W model on the way. We have already evaluated the SF600 Platinum which left a very good impression on us and the time has come for the SF450 Platinum to be laid bare in our test labs.

The Corsair SF450 Platinum shares the same cable configuration with the 600W model which is unusual, as the larger wattage models are normally equipped with additional cables and connectors. Both units are fully modular of course. They are cooled down by fans measuring 92mm in diameter – the largest that an SFX unit can accommodate. By using the largest possible fan, Corsair promises to bring the noise output down even under tough conditions. A quality 92mm fan is able to provide the same airflow as a 80mm fan but at lower speeds – which means less noise emissions.

The most important difference with the previous Gold SF line (which will remain in production), is the efficiency increase which was upgraded from 80 PLUS Gold to 80 PLUS Platinum. In the Cybenetics database both lines fall into the ETA-A efficiency category, however there are notable differences in the noise output, mostly for the 600W SF models.

Obviously the higher efficiency allows for a more relaxed fan profile. In the majority of cases SFX power supplies are noisier compared to ATX models, because of the overpopulated PCBs which don't allow for optimal airflow. Nonetheless, lately the major brands and manufacturers have worked hard to offer lower noise operation in compact platforms as well.

Given the increased interest of all major brands in this category lately, we are curious to see the first passive SFX unit to hit the market, especially since a while ago we had the chance to evaluate the first passive SFX-L model, the SilverStone Nightjar NJ450-SXL.

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Specifications

Manufacturer (OEM) Great Wall
Max. DC Output 450W
Efficiency 80 PLUS Platinum, ETA-A (88-91%)
Noise LAMBDA-A (20-25 dB[A])
Modular (Fully)
Intel C6/C7 Power State Support
Operating Temperature (Continuous Full Load) 0 – 50°C
Over Voltage Protection
Under Voltage Protection
Over Power Protection
Over Current (+12V) Protection
Over Temperature Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Surge Protection
Inrush Current Protection
Fan Failure Protection
No Load Operation
Cooling 92mm Rifle Bearing Fan (NR092L)
Semi-Passive Operation ✓ (non selectable)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 127x 65 x 103mm
Weight 0.86 kg (1.9 lb)
Form Factor SFX, EPS 2.92
Warranty 7 Years

Corsair has strengthened its ties with OEM partner Great Wall in the last couple of years and this is welcomed, because due to this tight cooperation the performance bar in the SFX category has reached new levels – which a while ago seemed impossible for such small designs.

All popular protection features are present and the 92mm rifle bearing fan is supported by a semi-passive mode, which unfortunately cannot be deactivated. This means that you should not install this unit with its fan facing downwards as you will trap the hot air internally and this will put quite a strain on the platform's sensitive components (e.g. the electrolytic caps).

The compact dimensions classify this product in the SFX form factor, while it also meets the EPS 2.92 specification requirements. Finally, the provided warranty is seven years.

Power Specifications

Rail 3.3V 5V 12V 5VSB -12V
Max. Power Amps 15 20 37.5 2.5 0.3
Watts 100 450 12.5 3.6
Total Max. Power (W) 450

The minor rails have 100W max combined power, which is more than enough for any normal modern system. The +12V rail typically can deliver the unit's full power alone and the 5VSB rail has 2.5 Amps max current output.

Cables & Connectors

Modular Cables
Description Cable Count Connector Count (Total) Gauge In Cable Capacitors
ATX connector 20+4 pin (300mm) 1 1 16-18AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (400mm) 1 1 16AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (700mm) 2 2 16AWG No
SATA (100mm+105mm+105mm105mm) 1 4 18AWG No
4 pin Molex (100mm+105mm+105mm) 1 3 18AWG No
AC Power Cord (1400mm) 1 1 18AWG

As we already mentioned, the cable configuration is exactly the same as the SF600 Platinum, which is odd since a single EPS and two PCIe connectors might be enough for 450W but they definitely don't allow a 600W power supply to fully exploit its capacity.

The length of the ATX, EPS and peripheral cables is short since this unit will be most likely installed into a small chassis, although Corsair provides an ATX-to-SFX adapter in the bundle allowing you to use it in any ATX chassis. Strangely enough the pair of PCIe cables is very long at 700mm, clearly standing out from all the rest.

The distance between the peripheral connectors is small at 105mm, however this won't create any problems inside a small chassis where all components are close to each other. Finally, it is nice to see 16 AWG gauges in a 450W unit and the lack of in-cable caps is an asset as well, since most users hate seeing them in PSU cables, because they make those cables difficult to work with.

 

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be quiet! Pure Power 11 700W PSU Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/aris-bitziopoulos/be-quiet-pure-power-11-700w-psu-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/aris-bitziopoulos/be-quiet-pure-power-11-700w-psu-review/#respond Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:47:27 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=393930 Today we look at a new power supply from be quiet!. Its expensive but can it deliver ?

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The new be quiet! Pure Power 11 700W features a higher efficiency rating (80 PLUS Gold) than its predecessor and according to be quiet! it also delivers exceptionally quiet operation. Are those two enough though to justify the increased price tag? 

Every year be quiet! releases a new Pure Power line, hitting the eleventh version this year. The Pure Power 11 series consists of both semi-modular and non-modular models, with the latter covering a large wattage range (300W to 700W) through six units. There are four semi modular supplies in the range and their capacities range from 400W to 700W. The major differences with the previous generation models are the increased efficiency levels (80 PLUS Gold Gold for the 400W and higher capacity units, instead of Silver) and the longer warranty (five vs three years).

In today's review we will evaluate the flagship model (model number L11-CM-700). It is based on a platform provided by FSP, which uses an Active Clamp Reset Forward (ACRF) topology in the primary side. This topology manages to offer high efficiency and a long hold-up, while using less (and lower cost) components compared to half/full bridge configurations. FSP is one of the very few brands that still utilize this topology – which doesn't tend to perform so well under transient loads.

The native cables that this power supply features, besides a small number of modular ones, might look odd nowadays however this is the only way to keep the production cost low. The orange accent around the fan, its special designed blades and the nice fan grille, are the main features of this product's external design.

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Specifications

Manufacturer (OEM) FSP
Max. DC Output 700W
Efficiency 80 PLUS Gold, ETA-A (88-91%)
Noise LAMBDA-A+ (15-20 dB[A])
Modular (Semi)
Intel C6/C7 Power State Support
Operating Temperature 0 – 40°C
Over Voltage Protection
Under Voltage Protection
Over Power Protection
Over Current (+12V) Protection
Over Temperature Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Surge Protection
Inrush Current Protection
Fan Failure Protection
No Load Operation
Cooling 120mm Rifle Bearing Fan (BQ QF1-12025-HS)
Semi-Passive Operation
Dimensions (W x H x D) 152 x 87 x 162mm
Weight 1.73 kg (3.81 lb)
Form Factor ATX12V v2.4, EPS 2.92
Warranty 5 Years

The max operating temperature is 40°C and according to be quiet! all necessary protection features are provided. The cooling duties are handled by a 120mm fan with a rifle bearing and strangely enough, there is no semi-passive operation. Nonetheless, from the moment the fan profile is relaxed we don't mind the lack of passive operation.

The unit's dimensions are compact with 162mm length and the weight is kept low as well. Finally, the provided warranty reaches five years which is a long period for a mid-range product.

Power Specifications

Rail 3.3V 5V 12V1 12V2 5VSB -12V
Max. Power Amps 25 20 36 30 3 0.3
Watts 150 56A 15 3.6
672
Total Max. Power (W) 700

The minor rails have a very high maximum combined power level, given today's needs, and the pair of +12V rails cannot deliver the PSU's full power alone. This looks strange as usually in power supplies that feature DC-DC converters for the generation of the minor rails, the +12V rail has the same capacity as the unit's maximum power.

The 5VSB rail is a bit stronger than the usual, with 3 Amps max current output.

Cables & Connectors

Native Cables
Description
Cable Count
Connector Count (Total)
Gauge
In Cable Caps
ATX connector 20+4 pin (550mm)
1
1
18-24AWG
No
4+4 pin EPS12V (600mm)
1
1
18AWG
No
Modular Cables
Description
Cable Count
Connector Count (Total)
Gauge
Gauge
6+2 pin PCIe (500mm+150mm)
2
4
18AWG
No
SATA (500mm+150mm+150mm)
1
3
18AWG
No
SATA (500mm) / 4-pin Molex (+150mm+150mm)
1
1 / 2
18AWG
No
SATA (500mm+150mm) / 4-pin Molex (+150mm) / FDD (+150mm)
1
2 / 1 / 1
18-22AWG
No
AC Power Cord (1360mm)
1
1
18AWG

The absolutely necessary cables are fixed, with all the rest being modular. All cables have sufficient length, considering that usually a budget-oriented power supply is not combined with a huge full tower chassis, and the number of connectors is satisfactory.

We would like to see of course a second EPS connector, but according to be quiet! this is a mainstream product so we cannot be too hard on them.

The distance between the connectors, in cables that have more than one, is adequate at 150mm. The only problem that we spot here is the fixed FDD connector. In our opinion this connector should be provided through an adapter (4-pin Molex to FDD), since most users won't even need it.

    

Power Distribution

Power Distribution

12V1

ATX, Peripheral, SATA, PCIe2 (Left)

12V2

PCIe1 (Right), EPS

This unit has two +12V rails and the power distribution is not optimal, since the second +12V rail mixes one of the PCIe sockets with the single EPS connector. Normally none of the PCIe sockets should be on the same rail with the EPS cable.

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Corsair SF600 Platinum SFX PSU Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/aris-bitziopoulos/corsair-sf600-platinum-sfx-psu-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/aris-bitziopoulos/corsair-sf600-platinum-sfx-psu-review/#respond Fri, 09 Nov 2018 11:11:08 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=393324 yet another fantastic power supply from Corsair- targeting the SFX audience.

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The SF600 Platinum is currently Corsair's flagship SFX model offering a notable efficiency increase compared against the plain SF600. The question is whether it is worth paying a premium price tag to get it or if it would make more sense to opt for the more affordable Gold rated SF600.

SF Platinum models are manufacturer by Great Wall, the same OEM who helped create the SF Gold units. The latter offer top performance, the best in the respective SFX wattage categories – so improving this platform surely was a difficult task.

The SF600 Platinum will be our main subject today, and in an upcoming next review we will take a look at its smaller 450W brother. Thanks to the 600W capacity this power supply can meet the requirements of a mid-level gaming system, equipped with a single high-end GPU or two mid-level ones along with a capable processor.

Some of the audience reading this might feel that 600W is not a lot of available power for a modern system, however you should take into account that we are talking about an SFX unit, which has much smaller dimensions compared to an ATX power supply.

What matters the most here is the power density score which for the SF600 Platinum is 742W per litre (or 1000 cubic centimeter). In comparison a 1000W PSU with 180mm depth has 431W per litre power density, so as you can see the difference is huge.

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Specifications

Manufacturer (OEM) Great Wall
Max. DC Output 600W
Efficiency 80 PLUS Platinum, ETA-A (88-91%)
Noise LAMBDA-A (20-25 dB[A])
Modular (Fully)
Intel C6/C7 Power State Support
Operating Temperature (Continuous Full Load) 0 – 50°C
Over Voltage Protection
Under Voltage Protection
Over Power Protection
Over Current (+12V) Protection
Over Temperature Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Surge Protection
Inrush Current Protection
Fan Failure Protection
No Load Operation
Cooling 92mm Rifle Bearing Fan (NR092L)
Semi-Passive Operation
Dimensions (W x H x D) 122 x 65 x 102mm
Weight 0.874 kg (1.93 lb)
Form Factor SFX, EPS 2.92
Warranty 7 Years

The efficiency has been upgraded to 80 PLUS Platinum and in the Cybenetics scale it is ETA-A. When it comes to noise output the unit achieves a LAMBDA-A rating which is fully satisfactory, given the SFX form factor and the 600W capacity.

The continuous output rated temperature is pretty high at 50°C and all necessary protection features are present. The cooling duties are handled by a 92mm rifle bearing fan which is driven by a relaxed speed profile. There is also a semi-passive mode which cannot be deselected though. Finally, the provided warranty is long at seven years. To the best of our knowledge there is no other SFX unit featuring a longer warranty.

Power Specifications

Rail 3.3V 5V 12V 5VSB -12V
Max. Power Amps 20 20 50 2.5 0.3
Watts 120 600 12.5 3.6
Total Max. Power (W) 600

The minor rails could be at 100W max combined power, since they are not heavily used any more. The main rail is the +12V which in this power supply can deliver up to 600W of power, or 50 Amps. Lastly, the 5VSB rail has the typical amperage which we meet in the majority of PSU's nowadays.

Cables & Connectors

Modular Cables
Description
Cable Count
Connector Count (Total)
Gauge
In Cable Capacitors
ATX connector 20+4 pin (300mm)
1
1
16-18AWG
No
4+4 pin EPS12V (400mm)
1
1
16AWG
No
6+2 pin PCIe (700mm)
2
2
16AWG
No
SATA (100mm+105mm+105mm105mm)
1
4
18AWG
No
4 pin Molex (100mm+105mm+105mm)
1
3
18AWG
No
AC Power Cord (1400mm)
1
1
18AWG

All cables are short, since this PSU is meant for small chassis. Nonetheless, from the moment an SFX-to-ATX bracket is provided, we believe that Corsair should also provide another version of this model featuring longer ATX and EPS cables (the PCIe cables are long enough even for a full tower case), to make it compatible with larger chassis as well. Else the aforementioned bracket has no meaning.

It is nice to see 16AWG gauge cables that do have to handle high loads, however it is a shame to find only a single EPS and two PCIe connectors. This is exactly the same amount with the SF450 Platinum! Actually the SF600 and SF450 Platinum share the same cable configuration and this is odd, given that the latter has 150W less. In our opinion Corsair should equip the SF600 with either two EPS and two PCIe connectors, or one EPS and four PCIe.

The distance between the peripheral connectors is small, but we won't complain since this power supply is for small chassis. It would be nice though to provide at least 120mm clearance between the 4-pin Molex connectors.

All cables are individually sleeved and they don't feature any extra filtering capacitors, which might improve ripple suppression – however most users hate them so we understand Corsair's reasoning.

 

 

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