Corsair are keen to demonstrate that they engineer their own power supplies as opposed to just taking an OEM and slapping on a badge. Here is what Corsair have to say about the componentry inside CX600M:
• Non-standard PCB layout (i.e. not stock DSAII PCB)
• We use a different PFC/PWM controller IC that gives us better standby efficiency. CXM passes ErP 2013, while the base DSA II only passes ErP 2010.
• We use four FETs for the +12V regulation as opposed to just two in the base platform. This provides lower temperatures, longer life, better efficiency at higher loads, and better voltage regulation.
• We source and use higher-quality transformers that are higher capacity and higher efficiency.
• We have a Japanese bulk capacitor as opposed to Taiwanese.
• We use a different PFC/PWM controller IC that gives us better standby efficiency. CXM passes ErP 2013, while the base DSA II only passes ErP 2010.
• We use four FETs for the +12V regulation as opposed to just two in the base platform. This provides lower temperatures, longer life, better efficiency at higher loads, and better voltage regulation.
• We source and use higher-quality transformers that are higher capacity and higher efficiency.
• We have a Japanese bulk capacitor as opposed to Taiwanese.
An overview of the inside of CX600M
As we previously mentioned, Corsair have used the seven-blade Yate Loon D12SM-12. This fan is 120mm and capable of up to 1650RPM.
Yate Loon D12SM-12 is used inside CX600M
