Review: Corsair RM850x (2018) PSU - Now has 10 years Warranty

This is a lot.

My HX850 had 8 years warranty and became unstable after 7 years. I contacted Corsair, explained them an issue and they sent me new HX850i PSU.
Having 10 years insurance is pretty good.

 

10 years of warranty shows trust in their own product!

 

they actually make them with top of the line japan made caps and stuff so they are a bit more expensive, as much as some platinums with short warranty
in the other hand there are some seasonics with 12 years

 

Now, this is how you make a PSU!

 

Damn my HX750i is only 7 years... luckily:

 

I cant get HX750i to start spinning at default profile either. And so while fully passive it only goes to 45 Celsius with system fully gaming loaded (cca 300W). I LOVE IT

 

Been using this PSU for 2+ years now and have been very happy.

 

Good review, thanks Hilbert.

Nice good quality build PSU.

 

My RMx 750w says hello... This thing will probably outstay all other components in my rig besides maybe my drives..

 

I'm glad to see Corsair extending their warranties on their more mainstream PSU's as they are usually in stock at my local Best Buy. I have an EVGA with a 10 year warranty and its a good thing too because I am actually in the middle of an RMA on it as it is suffering power fluctuations atm and I purchased it back in 2013

 

Hilbert, what's your opinion about computers that are on 24/7 and are doing something (slow) in the background all the time, like a media server/file-server and/or providing some other services without a videocard (for example, command line game servers)
Would the move beyond bronze/gold make any sense in that case ?

Most of these modern PSU's are very efficient at 50%, but what about at 20% ? isn't the difference from Bronze/Silver to Platinum more noticeable ?

 

If it is idle most of the time , not worth it , that is also reason why you don't have platinum or titanium models below 600-700W it simply is not worth it , HTPC and similar devices that are using up to 200-300W are loosing so little power due inefficiency ( maybe up to 5W total) that is not worth the trouble and expense to go with higher efficiency PSU.

 

Just reminded me to look at how old my HX650 is and turns out I got it in 2010 and it had a 7 year warranty... and.. it's still going strong.

Corsair make pretty darn good PSU's

 

was a bit confused when i saw this review, as iv had this psu with the 10 year warranty for around 5 months now in the uk. im presuming its the same model?

also the first page mentions corsair link capability, but this one doesn't offer it afaik.

 

Doesn't seasonic and channel well make these for corsair??

 

I think or looks like CWT is making these PSU

http://www.orionpsudb.com/corsair

Hope this helps

Thanks, Jura

 

It seems to be different dimensions of the PSU itself as well as a different connection layout and cables
Also the only mention I see of link, is in your comment?
https://s7.**********/no3oiwemz/Untitled.jpg

 

Corsair has been making really nice/reliable (higher end) PSU's for a couple of years now, they mostly use good components, and they give out long warranty's which shows their confidence in the products they make.

No issues with my RM1000i in about 3 years now, has been swapped around in different PC's and setups, never an issue