Corsair TX850 V2 PSU Review

👤by David Mitchelson Comments 📅20-04-11
Conclusion

Often one of the most overlooked components, the PSU should be deemed as the backbone of any system and therefore choosing one carefully is of utmost importance. We've all heard of the horror stories some have had when opting for cheap no-frills units to power their system. These lacklustre options can destroy any number of components within a system should they decide to blow. Always trust in a reliable brand, like Corsair.

The TX series has in the past had plenty of accolades associated to it for its excellent design and price-point. This new V2 series certainly carries on this scheme by offering solid performance, low noise levels and an attractive price-tag.

During the performance tests we pushed the unit to 50% and 88% load, monitoring the voltage fluctuations during this time. The voltages across all rails whilst sustaining this consumption remained within the ATX specifications and furthermore without any significant voltage increase or decrease meaning this unit will be reliable even under the most severe of load stress. This unit can deliver SLI performance (and Crossfire) with ease.



One of the aspects that some may have a qualm about is the lack of modular cabling within this series. Modular units are proving to be very popular, especially as the push nowadays within the community is to have the inside of the case as pristine and tidy as possible.

Priced at around £95 inc. VAT the TX850 V2 represents a good value for money solution for the enthusiast. Units from other brands at this price-point are under the TX850 V2's specification.

The TX850 V2 is a quality unit with 5 years warranty that shows Corsair's confidence in their own product. Based on our experience of the unit and considering the price-point, this PSU comes highly recommended.

Pros
+ Excellent performance under 50% and 88%
+ 140mm Yate Loon fan for low noise
+ Reasonable price-tag
+ Massive 5 years warranty
+ Lots of safety protection standards

Cons
- Lack of modular cabling





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