Description
Extending Corsair's legendary reputation in performance and quality, the Corsair VX family of power supplies features the industry's most efficient power management and ultra-quiet design for mainstream users. Unlike most power supplies in the market, the Corsair VX incorporates a single +12V power rail that delivers continuous power under heavy loads. This conservative design ensures reliable operation in today's most demanding system configurations and adds compatibility for future platforms. The unique combination of rock solid performance and incredible value puts the Corsair VX family of power supplies in a class of its own. Ideal for home theater PCs and ENERGY STAR PCs, the VX line maximizes energy savings and minimum noise generation thanks to double-forward switching circuitry design.
Highlights of the Corsair 550W VX PSU
- Supports the latest ATX12V v2.2 standard and is backwards compatible with ATX12V 2.01 systems
- Ultra-quiet 120mm double ball-bearing fan delivers excellent airflow at an exceptionally low noise level by varying the RPM in response to temperature
- Double-forward switching circuitry design offers maximum efficiency, up to 85% under wide load range
- 99% Active Power Factor Correction provides clean and reliable power to your system
- Universal AC input 90~264V automatically scans and detects the correct voltage (No more hassle of flipping that tiny red switch!)
- Dedicated single +12V rail offers maximum compatibility with latest components
- Over Current/Voltage/Power Protection, Under Voltage Protection, and Short Circuit Protection provide maximum safety to your critical system components
- High quality Japanese capacitors provide uncompromised performance and reliability
- 6 Serial ATA connectors
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- Corsair VX550W - power supply - 550 Watt
- Device Type
- Power supply - active Power Factor Correction (PFC) - internal
- Specification Compliance
- ATX12V 2.2
- 80 PLUS Certification
- 80 PLUS
- Localisation
- United Kingdom
- Input Voltage
- AC 90-264 V
- Output Voltage
- +3.3, +5, ±12 V
- Power Capacity
- 550 Watt
- Output Connector(s)
- 1 x power 24 pin ATX with detachable 4 pin section , 1 x power 8 pin EPS12V with detachable 4 pin ATX12V section , 1 x 6 pin PCI Express power , 1 x 8 pin PCI Express power with detachable 2 pin section , 6 x 15 pin Serial ATA power , 6 x 4 PIN internal power , 2 x 4 PIN mini-power connector
- Cooling System
- 120 mm fan
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 15 cm x 14 cm x 8.6 cm
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 5 years warranty
Detail
General
- Device Type
- Power supply - active Power Factor Correction (PFC) - internal
- Specification Compliance
- ATX12V 2.2
- Localisation
- United Kingdom
Power Device
- Input Voltage
- AC 90-264 V
- Frequency Required
- 47 - 63 Hz
- Input Connector(s)
- 1
- Power Output Connectors Details
- 1 x power 24 pin ATX with detachable 4 pin section , 1 x power 8 pin EPS12V with detachable 4 pin ATX12V section , 1 x 6 pin PCI Express power , 1 x 8 pin PCI Express power with detachable 2 pin section , 6 x 15 pin Serial ATA power , 6 x 4 PIN internal power , 2 x 4 PIN mini-power connector
- Output Voltage
- +3.3, +5, ±12 V
- Power Capacity
- 550 Watt
- 80 PLUS Certification
- 80 PLUS
Miscellaneous
- MTBF
- 100,000 hours
- Cooling System
- 120 mm fan
- Features
- Over current protection, over voltage protection, overpower protection, undervoltage protection, short-circuit protection, dual ball bearing cooling fan
- Compliant Standards
- FCC Class B certified, UL, TUV, C-Tick, cUL, CB, CCC
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- 5 years warranty
- Service & Support Details
- Limited warranty - 5 years
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 15 cm
- Depth
- 14 cm
- Height
- 8.6 cm
Customer reviews
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Brilliant PSU
Reviewed by J Thorne. Review Posted 26/01/2010
What a superd PSU, built various systems over the years. This is one of the best PSU's i have had. You will thou need plenty of room for all those cables. If you have a full size(ATX) computer case then no probs. If you have a small case go modular, pay extra but would be worth it.
Its so quite i thought the fan wasnt working in it when i first fired it up. It is working fine, the fan speed adjusts depending on the watts required by the PC.
Being only a single rail supply as well, perfect for high-performance set-ups.
Spot on!
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Reviewed by Anonymous Review Posted 08/10/2009
Easy to fit with cables plenty long enough to be threaded around the case. The instructions for a 20 pin connector and 12v 4 pin connector are bit vague but I got there in the end. Once installed its very quite and worth the money.
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Excellent but you may want modular
Reviewed by Adrian. Review Posted 14/10/2008
This is my second corsair power supply and the whole package exudes quality. However, you may want to consider the modular version - where the cables have plugs and you only connect the ones you're using - for a tidier build. This model comes with them all built on. I was not aware of the distinction until this one arrived as my previous was modular. Not a deal breaker, but worth a look if you want things to be perfect.
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Quality
Reviewed by . Review Posted 22/05/2008
This psu is alot better than the standard ones which comes with your pc.
I replaced my 300 watt psu with this this so i could install a 8800gt.
I've noticed there is alot less heat in my pc tower cos of its big quiet fan, which sucks the heat out.
Th quality build is excellent.
I managed to fit this in my hp media centre pc. 7755 series
pc specs- intel core 2 duo e6600, 3gb ram, 8800gt, 400gb hard drive.
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Beefy, quiet, good value
Reviewed by Anton. Review Posted 29/12/2007
This is an excellent value power supply that can handle heavy loads. It's quiet too. Every cable for the modern PC is catered for. To add to Dabs description, the output ratings are: +3.3V, 30A; +5V, 28A; +12V, 41A; -12V, 0.8A; +5Vsb, 3A. The +12V rating is important for fast graphics cards and 41 Amps should handle most (but check before buying).
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Recommended!!
Reviewed by E de Koster. Review Posted 04/12/2007
This power supply comes with all the plugs you can ever need nicely wrapped in black mesh, is very quiet and provides a stable platform for any PC. Spending money on a PSU seems like money not well spend as it does not give graphics, speed or HD sound and you don't even see it but unless you buy one you don't realy see the benefits of a quiet, stable power unit. Really it is money well spend and should be on your list of computer bits when building a PC, you won't regret it. Full marks for this one.
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