Corsair
AX 760i and 860i
The latter package inherits the same style
with the previous model, except for some minor difference (the inside box is
painted black, for example).
The
words layout and charts have been changed on the back of the box
The words layout and charts have been
changed on the back of the box, and information about the cable system can be
found on the front side, but the design is similar in general.
The
additional accessories include a Corsair Link adapter and a piece of paper on
which there is a web link
The additional accessories include a
Corsair Link adapter and a piece of paper on which there is a web link that you
can download the Corsair Link software and a soft PSU bag. Otherwise, the
similar accessories like what you get for the AX series that we discussed
above.
External design
Its
outlook is the same as the Corsair TX650 model
The Axi series is visually different from
the AX series. Its outlook is the same as the Corsair TX650 model (except for
the all-modular connection). The paint color is less sparkle on the AX series’
PSU described above.
A
sticker with the models’ name
A sticker with the models’ name can be seen
on the back side, quite distant from the power connection.
Circuit design
The
upper picture shows the 760W model and the other shows the 860W model
Compared to the models in the AX series
discussed above, there are even less differences in the internal design between
the AX 760i and 860i (the upper picture shows the 760W model and the other
shows the 860W model).
PSU
Axi owns a highlight LLC resonant converter
Just like the AX series, PSU Axi owns a
highlight LLC resonant converter and thanks to the DC-DC converters that the
+3.3V and +5V voltage are created.
The
DC-DC converters
A DC-DC converter can be found near the
side panel of the case, behind a sub-card with Corsair Link logic. Other things
are laid between the all-modular connection panel and +12V circuit.
The
Corsair Link allows adjusting some PSU’s parameters
Corsair considers the Axi series as the
“digital” PSUs as the Corsair Link allows adjusting some PSU’s parameters.
The
power connection is not carefully reviewed like that in Seasonic’s PSU
The power connection is not carefully
reviewed like that in Seasonic’s PSU. We were worried that this would be showed
in the test of the voltage output ripple.
The
pictures show the Rubycons and CapXons
The PSU has some non-solid capacitors
inside but the components that we can see here are originated from many
different manufacturers. The pictures show the Rubycons and CapXons whereas the
giant input capacitor is made by Panasonic. We can also see some Nichicon
capacitors inside this PSU.
Cables and connections
The all-modular AX760i and 860i have
following connections:
·
One connector for a mainboard power cable
·
Six connectors for CPU and PCIe power cables
·
Six connectors for peripheral power cables
·
Comm Port for Corsair Link adapter
Each model is
accompanied by a set of discrete cables:
·
One mainboard power cable with a 20+4-pin
connector (61 cm)
·
Two CPU power cables with 4+4-pin connectors (65
cm)
·
Two graphics card cables with two 6+2-pin
connectors on each (60+15 cm)
·
Two graphics card cables with one 6+2-pin
connector on each (60 cm)
·
Two cables with four PATA power connectors on
each (45+10+10+10 cm)
·
Two cables with four SATA power connectors on
each (40+10+10+10 cm)
·
One cable with four SATA power connectors
(55+10+10+10 cm)
·
Two adapters from a PATA power connector to a
floppy-drive plug (10 cm)
·
Corsair Link cable (80 cm)
In fact, the set of cables is just alike what you get for the AX760 and
AX860 together with a Corsair Link cable in addition. The only thing that we
can add is that a modular connection for the peripheral cable will be left
empty as there are just five SATA/PATA power cables in the box while the PSU
provides six of such connectors.
Specifications
AX760i
·
Warranty: 7 years
·
Dimension: 5.9” (W) x 3.4” (H) x 6.3” (L);
150(W) x 86(H) x 160(L) (mm)
·
Modular: Fully
·
Power Supply: 760 W
·
Certificate: 80 PLUS Platinum
·
ATX connection: 1
·
EPS connection:2
·
PCI-E connection: 6
·
4-pin peripheral connection: 8
·
SATA connection: 12
·
Floppy connection: 2
·
MTBF: 100,000 hours
AX860i
·
Warranty: 7 years
·
Dimension: 5.9” (W) x 3.4” (H) x 6.3” (L);
150(W) x 86(H) x 160(L) (mm)
·
Modular: Fully
·
Power Supply: 860 W
·
Certificate: 80 PLUS Platinum
·
ATX connection: 1
·
EPS connection: 2
·
PCI-E connection: 6
·
4-pin peripheral connection: 8
·
SATA connection: 12
·
Floppy connection: 2
·
MTBF: 100,000 hours
These specs seem
to be similar to that of the AX series which has the same wattage, except for a
minor increase in the load-capacity of the +12V rail – just by 0.3 to 0.6 A.
This must be implemented in order to emphasize on the higher position of the
“digital” PSU among the Corsair’s products. It does not have any practical
meaning as the contemporary computer needs from 30 to 40W from the 3.3V and +5V
rails anyways.
Just like the above-discussed AX series,
Axi is certified by the 80 PLUS Platinum standard and comes with a 7-year
warranty.
