Corsair CP-9020186-UK SF750 80 Plus Platinum Certified Power Supply Unit, SF Series, 750 W, Fully Modular - Black (UK)

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We like the box artwork for this power supply, all the key points are listed along the bottom at the front of the box, along with a quality high resolution image in the middle. Electrolytics: 1x Nippon Chemi-Con (4 - 10,000 h lifetime @ 105 °C, KY series), 2x Rubycon (3 - 6,000 h lifetime @ 105°C, YXG series) Efficiency is excellent, peaking at just over 94% around 50% load. At full load the power supply maintains a 92.7% efficiency level, which is impressive. Due to public requests we have changed our temperature settings recently – previously we rated with ambient temperatures at 25C, we have increased ambient temperatures by 10c (to 35c) in our environment to greater reflect warmer internal chassis conditions.

We take the issue of noise very seriously at KitGuru and this is why we have built a special home brew system as a reference point when we test noise levels of various components. Why do this? Well this means we can eliminate secondary noise pollution in the test room and concentrate on components we are testing. It also brings us slightly closer to industry standards, such as DIN 45635. Correctly testing power supplies is a complex procedure and KitGuru have configured a test bench which can deliver up to a 2,000 watt DC load. Zero RPM Fan Mode: The fan stays off until it’s needed, for silent operation at low and medium loads. The Corsair SF750 is an SFX power supply – and not one of the many extended units we have seen in recent years – its only 63mm x 125mm x 100 mm (HxLxW).The SF750 has only 2 PCIe splitting in two connectors. So is there a difference using 1 PCIe and 1 PCIe splitted in two and on the other hand using 3 discrete PCIe cables? I mean do I get more wattage with 3 separate PCIe cables or doesn't it matter. So for 1973 Laverda’s 750 twin got the boost it needed, in the shape of the SF1. By this time sound level regulations were intruding so Laverda was faced with the conflicting difficulties of increasing gas flow and decreasing exhaust noise. Laverda achieved both ends with large diameter exhaust pipes (1.6-inch) interconnected by a transverse collector box, new style Dell’ Orto 36mm pumper carbs and a matching new camshaft. These mods lifted power to a claimed 66bhp at 7300rpm, and top speed rose accordingly to around 117mph. An Unprecedented 750 Watt SFX PSU: Harness 750 continuous watts in SFX form, perfect for the most power-dense small-form-factor PCs. Seasonic recently released an SFX PSU with 750 W maximum power output in an attempt to dethrone the mighty Corsair SF750 Platinum, which is the best currently available SFX PSU offering. A significant advantage the SPX-750 has over the SF750 is the long 10-year warranty, as the Corsair offers 7 years for its flagship SFX offering. In my opinion, anything above five years is unreasonable when it comes to power supplies, which are highly dependent on the quality of the mains grid, and external factors can affect the latter (e.g., thunderbolts). If a power surge or brownout damages your PSU, the warranty won't cover it, which is reasonable because PSU manufacturers are not responsible for the power grid's quality. This is the first desktop PSU with fan failure protection I have come across. In other words, if the fan has a problem or the PSU doesn't detect it, which would happen if it isn't connected, the SPX-750 won't start.

Corsair are keen to point out that lowering noise is one of their key focus points with the SF750. Many small form factor power supplies are equipped with a tiny 80mm fan, which are typically known to generate a lot of noise. By moving to a 90mm fan, they are able to spin the fan slower while producing good levels of airflow – all while reducing noise emissions. They also state that due to careful component selection that coil whine will not be a problem. I will test this out later. We tested this power supply and it was not only able to deliver a continuous 750W, but it almost delivered 790W before it shut off safely. This is very reassuring to see and we recorded a long run at 770W load without any problems or potential shut down issues occurring. The 90mm fan is hidden behind a metal grill on the top of the unit. We will get a closer look at this shortly when we open the power supply.At 788 watts, the efficiency level measures 91.6%. Not a practical situation to be running 24/7, but worth noting. SFX power supplies always have to make sacrifices in regards to fan noise, and thankfully Corsair have taken some clever steps forward to alleviate this potential headache. They have adopted a larger 90mm rifle (normally 80mm) bearing fan inside this supply, and thanks to Corsair's Zero RPM system, it does not spin at all under lower or even normal load situations.