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Corsair ax850 and 850hx
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BigJayDogg3
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For one, the AX is fully modular.
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AX850 pros vs HX850:
More efficient (uses less power, less heat output)
Fully modular (all cables can detach)
Better voltage regulation (less chance of components being damaged)
Better ripple control (less chance of components being damaged)
HX850 pros vs AX850:
Costs less.
More efficient (uses less power, less heat output)
Fully modular (all cables can detach)
Better voltage regulation (less chance of components being damaged)
Better ripple control (less chance of components being damaged)
HX850 pros vs AX850:
Costs less.
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They are backed by [H]OCP and JonnyGuru reviews.
If I recall, in the [H] review the AX performance just BARELY edged out the HX.
Quote: "The one problem this unit really runs into is, funny enough, the Corsair HX850. When we go down the line of features we find the HX850 to have better 12v voltage regulation by just a touch, comparable efficiency, significantly better 12v Transient Load results, etc. Where the AX850 puts distance between the two is the absolutely amazing DC Output Quality, and the noise profile. However, when we look at the absolute numbers for the DC Output Quality the 25mV peak 12v value of the HX850 is not bad, it just isn't the 10mV of the AX850, and the noise difference between these units is only really apparent at 25% load and full load. So, for users looking in the HTPC realm or the absolute balls to the walls realm the AX850 is probably a better ticket. For everyone else, it's going to come down to pricing on which of these units is a better buy which makes the maintenance of the HX line in the presence of the AX line a bit like keeping around the appendix. Rather unnecessary, a bit confusing, and on the whole something that may just get in the way of the AX series."
The HX isn't fully modular but it's awfully good across the board.
If fully modular isn't an absolute, get the HX.
Quote: "The one problem this unit really runs into is, funny enough, the Corsair HX850. When we go down the line of features we find the HX850 to have better 12v voltage regulation by just a touch, comparable efficiency, significantly better 12v Transient Load results, etc. Where the AX850 puts distance between the two is the absolutely amazing DC Output Quality, and the noise profile. However, when we look at the absolute numbers for the DC Output Quality the 25mV peak 12v value of the HX850 is not bad, it just isn't the 10mV of the AX850, and the noise difference between these units is only really apparent at 25% load and full load. So, for users looking in the HTPC realm or the absolute balls to the walls realm the AX850 is probably a better ticket. For everyone else, it's going to come down to pricing on which of these units is a better buy which makes the maintenance of the HX line in the presence of the AX line a bit like keeping around the appendix. Rather unnecessary, a bit confusing, and on the whole something that may just get in the way of the AX series."
The HX isn't fully modular but it's awfully good across the board.
If fully modular isn't an absolute, get the HX.
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IF $$$ are a limiting factor then the HX850 is the one for you. It's a good PSU and so is the AX.
The common power cables on a semi-modular unit never look to be wrapped as good or look as good as the modular cables indiviually wrapped apperance.
I'm sure it's all aesthetic and routing preferences... not performance.