• Corsair GS Series PSU Review (Power Supply)

The Corsair GS Series™ power supply units are the ideal price-performance solutions for gamers who want stylish, high-performance PSUs for their next PC builds or upgrades and have been for about two years now. We have decided that it was time for a makeover and much more than just a cosmetic makeover. The Gaming Series PSUs have been given esoteric and aesthetic improvements AND they have been improved internally to meet the 80 PLUS® Bronze specification.

The new Gaming Series PSUs now come with a PSU cooling fan that is color LED switchable to red, white, and blue (blue only on the GS600) .

Also, the chassis has a much more rugged industrial look, and has the ability to change the blue ring to red or white (the trim rings will be available soon on from Corsair.com). Along with the fan color options, users can more easily customize the look of their PSU and the color themes.

With a bit of engineering wizardry, the Gaming Series PSUs now meet the 80 PLUS Bronze standard meaning that they provide you more power for your PC with less AC power wasted as heat. This also translates into a less expensive PSU to operate.

These improvements make a great PSU line even better. The color options make them even more appealing to gamers and to those users that desire flexibility in making their chosen PSU compliment their theme or coloring scheme in their rigs. And, they are more efficient than ever before so it's a win — win situation!



Now, here is some additional information about the Corsair GS Series PSU (Power Supply), along with the technical specifications.

GS Series™ GS800 — 80 PLUS® Bronze Certified Power Supply

Corsair GS Series: a quiet, customizable and reliable power supply for gamers.GS Series is a great price/performance choice for gamers who need an efficient and reliable power supply that’s designed to look great in gaming rigs.

SKU# CP-9020014-WW

Contents and Specifications

Package contents

• GS Series power supply
• AC power cord
• Cable ties
• Mounting screws

Technical Specifications

• A dedicated single +12V rail offers maximum compatibility with the latest components
• Fanless mode at low loads for quiet operation, with an ultra-quiet 140mm double ball-bearing fan that delivers excellent airflow when needed
• Color adjustable LED fan can switch between red, blue, white, and off settings by pressing the button on the back (600W model – blue or off mode only)
• 80 PLUS Bronze certified, delivering up to 85% energy efficiency under real-world load conditions
• Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) with PF value of 0.99
• Universal AC input from 100~240VAV
• Over-voltage, under-voltage, over-current, and short circuit protection provide maximum safety for your critical system components
• High-quality capacitors provide uncompromised performance and reliability
• A three year warranty and lifetime access to Corsair's legendary technical support and customer service
• Safety Approvals:  cTUVus, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TÜV, CCC, C-tick

Compatibility

• Conforms to ATX12V v2.31 standard, and is backward compatible with the ATX12V 2.2 and ATX12V 2.01 standards

Warranty: Three years

Dimension: 5.9"(W) x 3.4"(H) X 6.3"(L); 150mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 160mm(L)

Modular: No

Power: 800 Watts

80 Plus: Bronze

ATX Connector: 1

EPS Connector: 1

PCI-E Connector: 4

4 Pin Peripheral Connector: 8

SATA Connector: 8

Floppy Connector: 2

MTBF: 100,000 hours

Corsair GS800 Specifications

Corsair GS800 Power Supply (CP-9020013-WW)
Voltage	+3.3V	+5V	+12V	-12V	+5Vsb
Max. Current	25A	25A	66A	0.8A	3A
Max Combined Wattage	150W		792W	9.6W	15W
	800 Watts @ 40°C ambient temperature

Gaming Series™ GS800 — 80 PLUS® Certified Power Supply

 The Corsair Gaming Series GS800 is the ideal choice for gamers looking for a high-wattage PSU, with very high levels of price/performance, for their SLI or CrossFire gaming PC.

SKU# CMPSU-800G

The Corsair Gaming Series GS800 power supply is the ideal price-performance solution for building or upgrading a Gaming PC. A single +12V rail provides up to 65A of reliable, continuous power for multi-core gaming PCs with multiple graphics cards. The ultra-quiet, dual ball-bearing fan automatically adjusts its speed according to temperature, so it will never intrude on your music and games.

Choose Your Color

Tri-color LEDs illuminate the transparent fan blades at your command.  Choose red, white or blue for the appropriate dramatic effect, or turn them off entirely at the press of a button

Corsair Gaming Series GS800 Features:

• It supports the latest ATX12V v2.3 standard and is backward compatible with ATX12V 2.2 and ATX12V 2.01 systems
• An ultra-quiet 140mm double ball-bearing fan delivers excellent airflow at an exceptionally low noise level by varying fan speed in response to temperature
• 80Plus certified to deliver 80% efficiency or higher at normal load conditions (20% to 100% load)
• 0.99 Active Power Factor Correction provides clean and reliable power
• Universal AC input from 90~264V — no more hassle of flipping that tiny red switch to select the voltage input!
• Extra long fully-sleeved cables support full tower chassis
• A three year warranty and lifetime access to Corsair’s legendary technical support and customer service
• Over Current/Voltage/Power Protection, Under Voltage Protection and Short Circuit Protection provide complete component safety
• Dimensions: 150mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 160mm(L)
• MTBF: 100,000 hours
• Safety Approvals: UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TÜV, CCC, C-tick

Technical Specifications

Warranty: Three years

Dimension: 150mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 160mm(L)

Modular: No

Power: 800 Watts

80 Plus: Certified

ATX Connector: 1

EPS Connector: 1

PCI-E Connector: 4

4 Pin Peripheral Connector: 8

SATA Connector: 8

Floppy Connector: 2

MTBF: 100,000 hours

Corsair GS800 Specifications

Corsair GS800 Power Supply (CMPSU-800G)
Voltage	+3.3V	+5V	+12V	-12V	+5Vsb
Max. Current	25A	25A	65A	0.8A	3A
Max Combined Wattage	150W		780W	9.6W	15W
	800 Watts @ 40°C ambient temperature

Data taken from http://www.corsair.com/en/blog/corsair-gs-series-psu-makeover/ , http://www.corsair.com/en/power-supply-units/gs-series-power-supply-units/gs-series-gs800-80-plus-bronze-certified-power-supply.html and http://www.corsair.com/en/power-supply-units/gs-series-power-supply-units/gs800w.html (accessed on June 02 2012)

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