Product Comparison: Corsair AX850 vs Corsair HX850
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General Specifications
Brand
Corsair
Corsair
Model
AX850
HX850
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Corsair AX Series fully modular PSUs deliver 80 Plus Titanium efficient power and ultra-low noise for the most ambitious builds. The AX850 delivers up to 94% power efficiency while reducing power consumption, noise, temperature and energy costs.
The CORSAIR HX Series™ provides 80 PLUS PLATINUM efficiency, extremely tight voltage regulation and a Zero RPM Fan Mode, giving you virtually silent operation.
Key Specs
Form Factor
ATX
ATX
Continuous Power
850 Watts
850 Watts
Output Rated Temperature
50 °C
50 °C
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Corsair AX850 Fully Modular Power Supply
- Power distribution is very stable and has miniscule to no fluctuations.
- I have plenty of power for my accessories.
- It's reliable and energy efficient power supply.
- It's been running smooth, quiet, and with zero hiccups.
- Great PSU, very quiet, with an amazing efficiency and also modular with is a plus.
Corsair HX850 850 Watt Fully Modular Power Supply
- It provides plenty of power, is quiet and efficient.
- Plenty of power for an Intel i7-8700K plus an MSI NVIDIA GeForce 1060X.
- The versatility of the full modular on the 850 is great.
- Very quiet and provides all the power and connections I needed.
- Does not conform to ATX power supply specifications so not compatible with some ATX cases.
Size & Weight
Height
3.38 in.
3.38 in.
Width
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
Depth
6.69 in.
7.09 in.
Weight
4.4 lbs.
4.29 lbs.
Features
Fan Bearing Technology
Fluid Dynamic Bearing
Fluid Dynamic Bearing
Fan Size
135 mm
135 mm
ATX12V Version
2.4
2.4
EPS12V Version
2.92
2.92
Protection
OVP, OPP, SCP
OVP, OPP, SCP
Extras
Zero RPM Mode, Fully Modular, Multi-GPU ready, 80 PLUS Titanium certified, Black-sleeved Cables, Intel C6C7 sleep state compatible
Fully Modular, Low-Profile Cable, Zero RPM Mode, Multi-GPU ready
What customers say about "Features"
Corsair AX850 Fully Modular Power Supply
- PSU is dead silent, never heard any fan sounds.
- Cable management is a breeze with full modularity.
- Installation was a pleasure and very quick.
- The badges and kit that comes with the PSU are top notch quality.
- The unit itself is sturdy, and comes with a large fan to cool itself down under heavy load.
Corsair HX850 850 Watt Fully Modular Power Supply
- Tight voltage control. It's pretty stable under load.
- Zero fan at low to medium load. Produces less heat than my old PSU.
- These are very efficient, work silent.
- Easy and modular, the cable lengths fit my case pretty well.
- Great power supply that comes with decent looking modular cables.
Connectivity
ATX
1
1
Floppy
1
1
EPS
2
2
PCIe
6
6
SATA
16
16
PATA
6
6
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Corsair AX850 Fully Modular Power Supply
- Very high quality build. Great connectivity.
- This installs easily, as expected. Plenty of connectors.
- It has plenty of variety connectors for my build.
- It's super quiet and draws the right amount of power. Also has great amount of ports.
- Amazing PSU, so quiet and easy to install.
Corsair HX850 850 Watt Fully Modular Power Supply
- Easy to install. Great connectivity.
- Quiet as a mouse with lots of power and connectors.
- The modular feature is great for cable management. Amazing connectivity options.
- Very consistent power and stays cooler than others I have. Great ports.
- 2 peripheral cables doesn't fit to the socket at all.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
10 year(s)
10 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
MSRP
254.99 $
184.99 $
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