Corsair TX950W PSU Review @ DH

Zardon · Nov 2, 2009, 06:15 PM

Read The Review here
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Today we bring you the review of the latest and highly anticipated Corsair PSU; the TX950W. We reviewed many units of this series in the past, such as the TX850W and the TX650W, and they always were able to deliver an awesome price to performance ratio to potential customers. The company claims that the TX950W can deliver best-in-class performance at a very reasonable price.

SeraphicSorcerer · Nov 2, 2009, 06:34 PM

Looks great, Simple yet elegant design.

DJ BIG T · Nov 2, 2009, 06:35 PM

i love them Corsair thats what im going to get for life good psu...

Bolletje · Nov 2, 2009, 06:47 PM

Nice review!

I have a question though (not on particular this review):

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Finally we are using two more Mastech 8217 multimeters featuring K-type thermocouples to continuously monitor the air temperature at both the intake and the exhaust of the unit we are testing.

Is a K-type thermocouple expensive?

Wikipedia:

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Thermocouples are a widely used type of temperature sensor for measurement and control[1] and can also be used to convert heat into electric power. They are inexpensive

They don't give a price though ;|

Edit:
Found some, but they are made of all kinds of materials. Which one is best for simple use?

**Grace** · Nov 2, 2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bolletje

Nice review!

I have a question though (not on particular this review):

Is a K-type thermocouple expensive?

Hello Bolletje,

Not really. You could find a relatively good and simple multimeter which comes with a K-type thermocouple for only 20-25 Euro. Just visit an electronics store, they ought to have some simple models. Make sure you buy a branded device.

Bolletje · Nov 3, 2009, 05:57 AM

Well, I already have a multimeter, and no need of a new one.

I will do further research (:P) this week. I saw some cables and they were like 2-10 euro.

**Grace** · Nov 3, 2009, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bolletje

Well, I already have a multimeter, and no need of a new one.

I will do further research (:P) this week. I saw some cables and they were like 2-10 euro.

Is your multimeter able to take readings from a temperature sensor though? Not all multimeters can do that. Multimeters are usually limited to electrical applications only. You will need one able to take readings from a temperature sensor, which sensor will most probably be included in its package.

Bolletje · Nov 3, 2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Grace

Is your multimeter able to take readings from a temperature sensor though? Not all multimeters can do that. Multimeters are usually limited to electrical applications only. You will need one able to take readings from a temperature sensor, which sensor will most probably be included in its package.

Good point. I think my multimeter doesn't supports it because it's one of the cheapest :P

press · Dec 12, 2009, 02:40 AM

Nice review as always

BlueMak · Dec 12, 2009, 05:30 AM

You guys are taking the piss. The other sites that review (in this case PSUs) might as well shut down.
Great review.

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Jan 13, 2010, 11:08 AM

I plan on upgrading to 2X GTX295's in the near future so I'll be needing at least 950Watts. I will probably get a 1KW PSU I think.

Nov 2, 2009, 06:15 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,481 Rep Power: 162	Corsair TX950W PSU Review @ DH Read The Review here _____________ Today we bring you the review of the latest and highly anticipated Corsair PSU; the TX950W. We reviewed many units of this series in the past, such as the TX850W and the TX650W, and they always were able to deliver an awesome price to performance ratio to potential customers. The company claims that the TX950W can deliver best-in-class performance at a very reasonable price.

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Bolletje Wannabe jedi master... Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,166 Rep Power: 61 System Specs	Re: Corsair TX950W PSU Review @ DH Well, I already have a multimeter, and no need of a new one. I will do further research (:P) this week. I saw some cables and they were like 2-10 euro. __________________

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press HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 79 Rep Power: 14 System Specs	Re: Corsair TX950W PSU Review @ DH Nice review as always

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BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 9,332 Rep Power: 168 System Specs	Re: Corsair TX950W PSU Review @ DH You guys are taking the piss. The other sites that review (in this case PSUs) might as well shut down. Great review. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

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~~RE III - Frankie~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,754 Rep Power: 0	Re: Corsair TX950W PSU Review @ DH I plan on upgrading to 2X GTX295's in the near future so I'll be needing at least 950Watts. I will probably get a 1KW PSU I think.