Corsair AX Series 760 W Review 5

Corsair AX Series 760 W Review

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Value and Conclusion

  • The Corsair AX760 retails for $199.99
  • Delivered full power at 45°C
  • Excellent voltage regulation
  • Terrific ripple suppression
  • Highly efficient even at lower loads
  • Semi-fanless operation
  • Silent operation at lower loads
  • Fully modular
  • Only uses Japanese caps
  • Seven-year warranty
  • Stiff price
The "plain" AX760 proved to be a direct competitor of the digital AX760i since it performed equally well and it even managed to surpass its cousin in some areas (e.g. efficiency at lower loads). Seasonic managed to deliver another amazing platform to Corsair, and keeping both models (AX760 and AX 760i) under the same series name was a wise choice. The AX760 looks like an ideal choice for those that want to save some money; that is, if there is no interested in the functionality that the Corsair Link software provides to the AXi model. The AX760 is currently one of the best PSUs in its category with very tight voltage regulation on all rails, excellent efficiency, and ultra-low ripple, and it does pack a couple really interesting features, like its fully modular cabling design and the fanless operation at lower loads. Also, you can toggle between normal and hybrid fan operation through a small switch on the rear of the PSU. After-all, the fan is thermally controlled and its relaxed fan profile will keep noise output very low in most cases. Finally, the seven-year warranty and Corsair's support should really put a user's mind at ease for a while.

To sum up, the AX760 is a no brainer if you don't want many bells and whistles (aka digital control), but do want the best that money can buy in this category. You will invest a serious amount of money, that is for sure, but you will enjoy Corsair's support for seven years while your system is being fed by ultra-clean and stable DC outputs. As I stated many times in the past, the purchase of a PSU is an investment, so better take it very seriously. A good PSU will accompany you for many many years and will actually protect your system in case something goes horribly wrong.
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