CORSAIR AX Series PSU Review

When Corsair first launched its HX series of power supplies, they were well received for their high-quality and dependability. In no real regard could that series be considered to be a value proposition, but to prove that things can indeed improve, Corsair has now followed-up with its AX series of power supplies, or simply "Professional Series".

The AX series has been built from the ground up, and though Corsair mentioned that it has outsourced some of the production to another company, it's Corsair itself that has designed it. Inspired by server PSU's, the goals of the AX series includes ultra-high efficiency, with each unit guaranteed to work at 80% or higher, which is a Gold standard. Corsair mentioned that while some select vendors tout 80% Gold, it doesn't always mean that every unit could meet the same goal. Corsair states that if it says 80% on its PSU box, you are getting exactly that, or better.

As the PSU's are inspired somewhat by server environments, heavy consideration has been taken with regards to internal layout for the sake of improved efficiency and cooling. Not to mention noise. At up to 850W, the AX1200 will operate at 24dBA, which for most people is well below normal room volumes. Capped at 1200W, the PSU noise gets boosted up to a still very reasonable 30dBA.

One of the best parts about the AX series is that it's 100% modular - even the motherboard power cables. The need for this may seem a bit needless, as certain cables are always required regardless of the build, but with personal builds in the past, I've wished for a full modular design as it would make installation of the PSU easier. You can simply have no worry about cables getting in the way, and then add them later.

As Corsair's new highest-end PSU line-up, the AX series is going to demand a price premium as you'd expect. I am unsure of the pricing for the entire line-up, but you can expect the AX 1200 to retail for around $299 when it sees a release this summer.

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Overclocking Motherboard

Overclocking is the process of running a computer component at a higherclock rate (more clock cycles per second) than it was designed for or was specified by the manufacturer, usually practiced by enthusiasts seeking an increase in the performance of their computers. Some purchase low-end computer components which they then overclock to higher clock rates, or overclock high-end components to attain levels of performance beyond the specified values. Others overclock outdated components to keep pace with new system requirements, rather than purchasing new hardware.
People who overclock their components mainly focus their efforts on processors, video cards, motherboard chipsets, and random-access memory (RAM). It is done through manipulating the CPU multiplier and the motherboard's front side bus (FSB) clock rate until a maximum stable operating frequency is reached, although with the introduction of Intel's new X58 chipset and the Core i7 processor, the front side bus has been replaced with the QPI (Quick Path Interconnect); often this is called the Baseclock (BCLK). While the idea is simple, variation in the electrical and physical characteristics of computing systems complicates the process. CPU multipliers, bus dividers, voltages, thermal loads, cooling techniques and several other factors such as individual semiconductor clock and thermal tolerances can affect it.

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Motherboard Hang And Often restarting

Check the Power Supply, try using another power supply if still restarts itself or hangs. If after replacement power supply turns normal / good, power supply means there is a problem. Change can bebe improved if only because I myself was not sure whether still can function properly ,because the power supply is a vital component . Especially for the current price very cheap power supply, I suggest you replace it. Check to see if there is virus, anti-virus program should always be installed and enable the auto protect her. I used to use Anti-virus eset smart security. You should frequently update your antivirus because if there is a new variant virus, your anti-virus will detect at once eliminate the virus.

At the moment there hangs and blue screen messages like "vxd error at address ...", there is usually a problem in memory. Clean the memory is like a step above. Try to reinstall Windows. If it still hangs / restarts itself let you check on the motherboard, you notice the physical changes in particular components Elko / capacitor, a black round shape no writing its capacity between 1000 uf/10Volt s / d 3300 uf/10 volts, usually seen, if the damage visible bloating / swelling and remove fluid or rust.

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Motherboard does not appear on the monitor [ part 2 ]

• Try to pay attention and listen for whether there is sound or beep sound. If there was, the damage usually is on the processor, memory and VGA.
• Check the Processor, you try to hold the coolant is excessive heat or cold? If it means overheating the processor fan is not working properly then you will change, but if cool means the processor does not work alias is broken.
• Check the power supply, try using another power supply if still restarts itself or hangs. If after replacement power supply turns normal / good, power supply means there is a problem. Change can bebe improved if only because I myself was not sure what still can function well ,because the power supply is a vital component . Especially for the current price cheap power supply, I suggest you replace it.
• Check to see if there is virus, anti-virus program should always be installed and enable the auto protect her. I used to use Norton Anti virus. You should frequently update your antivirus because if there is a new variant virus, your anti-virus will detect at once eliminate the virus.

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How to fix a dead motherboard

Check the power supply. In the state of the power cord from the power supply off, disconnect the cable socket mounted on Mainboard Atx1. Once separated, attach the power cord back in, connect / shortkan green wire with black cable, check whether the power supply fan spinning? If the rotating means good power supply. Remove the cable connections and reattach the cables were Atx1 to the motherboard. Check the Clear CMOS Jumper, whether in Clear or Free position, usually when a new motherboard, the position of the CMOS jumper on the Clear position. Check the IC chipset in a state connected and in the Switch On, whether or not excessive heat, over-heat means the chipset is already damaged. For CMOS IC part so far not been sold freely.

Check also whether the switch on its functioning. Unloading the Motherboard carefully, you try to wear clean thinners, if you can use thinner bottles do that on the tin. After you dry clean. Replace the IC regulator which is located around the ATX power socket on the motherboard. Replace Elko that seated 1000 s / d 3300 uf / 10 Volt ATX power connector is located near the motherboard. Be careful to make sure the components apart pairs power cable not connected to the mains.

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