Corsair AX860i Digital ATX Platinum Power Supply Review
A Detailed Look (Cont'd)
ZVS / ZCS Technology
The AX860i Digital PSU utilizes Zero Voltage Switching / Zero Current Switching technology to maximize energy efficiency and performance. Switching mode computer power supplies operate by rapidly switching the primary power transistors on and off with the output voltage being regulated by the associated switching duty cycle. Conventional power supplies traditionally use "hard-switching", whereby the current and voltage are not switched at 0V and 0A. This results in switching power losses and increased EMI.
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The Corsair AX860i utilizes ZVS / ZCS technology to switch at near 0V and 0A, which ensures there are minimal switching losses. This helps maximize efficiency and further reduces waste heat.
Here are a few pictures showing the layout and components inside the Corsair AX860i Digital power supply. The overall layout looks very good with components neatly organized and excellent soldering on the PCBs.
The following illustration and table identifies some of the AX860i’s main components with their location and function.
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I wonder if Ron Holt would have ever imagine such awesomeness.
I wonder that nobody thought of PSU monitoring software before this; after all, the least a computer should be able to do is monitor itself, and user control of the power supply is a no-brainer. Kudos to Corsair for taking this bold step, which is kind of a gamble given the price range and state of the world economy. I think the "i" series will be a runaway best seller, despite the high price tag. Same for the "i" series of liquid CPU coolers. Enthusiasts love anything that gives them more info, control, or both, and Corsair has been delivering nicely.
Gigabyte has thought of PSU monitoring software years ago, so did nVidia with ESA supportive PSU's.
The "i" series won't be the runaway best seller. How many people shell out $250 for a 860W unit like seriously?
Most people are after bang for the buck, which is what this unit definately is not.
WillRock
I have one on the way to replace my Silverstone ST65ZF.
Silence and dual/tri SLI 680 will be awesome.
One thing "i" version is worse at than non "i" version, is having lower quality fan. AX860 non "i" has San Ace fan - generally regarded as higher quality than Yate Loons. One can argue it doesn't matter with semi passive mode in place, but it still looks out of place to have lower end fan on a supposedly premium unit.
Does anyone know if you have to use Corsair Link in order for this PSU to work?
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