Brand | Corsair |
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Series | ax series,ax860 |
Item model number | CP-9020044-NA |
Item Weight | 7.85 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 15.41 x 8.87 x 5.95 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 15.41 x 8.87 x 5.95 inches |
Color | 80+ Platinum |
Manufacturer | Corsair |
ASIN | B00A0HZMKG |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 1, 2012 |
CORSAIR AX Series, AX860, 860 Watt, 80+ Platinum Certified, Fully Modular Power Supply
Model Name | ax series,ax860 |
Brand | Corsair |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Connector Type | atx,eps |
Output Wattage | 860 Watts |
Form Factor | ATX12V / EPS12V |
Wattage | 860 watts |
Cooling Method | Air |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 15.41 x 8.87 x 5.95 inches |
Item Weight | 7.9 Pounds |
About this item
- The latest ATX12V v2.31 and EPS 2.92 standards and it is backward compatible with ATX12V 2.2 and ATX12V 2.01 systems
- Silent at low to moderate load due to high efficiency and zero RPM fanless mode. Ultra quiet at high loads with 120mm dual-ball bearing fan.A Seven year warranty and lifetime access to Corsair’s legendary technical support and customer service
- 80PLUS Platinum certified, delivering over 92% energy efficiency at real world load conditions.
- Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) with PF value of 0.99.Over-voltage and over-current protection, under-voltage protection, and short circuit protection provide maximum safety to your critical system components.Universal AC input from 90~264V
- MTBF hours:100,000 hours
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Easy to install | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Noise level | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Energy efficiency | — | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Value for money | — | 4.2 | 4.1 | — | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Quality of material | — | 4.0 | 4.0 | — | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Sold By | iT Hardware | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
power supply design | Modular | Full Modular | Full Modular | Full Modular | Full Modular | Full Modular |
connector type | atx,eps | ATX | ATX | atx,pcie | ATX | ATX |
form factor | ATX12V / EPS12V | ATX | — | ATX | ATX | ATX |
cooling method | Air | Air | — | Air | Air | Air |
fan count | 0 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
wattage | 860 watts | 850 watts | 1000 watts | 1000 watts | 1000 watts | 850 watts |
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Corsair AX860 ATX Power Supply - 860 Watt 80 PLUS Platinum Certified Fully-Modular PSU - 860 W - Internal - 110 V AC, 220 V AC
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Customers like the quality, noise level, and power of the system power device. They mention that it performs like a champ, is very quiet, and delivers the power you need. They appreciate the cables, saying that they are sleeved and allow for very neat cable management. Customers also appreciate the modularity, saying it's worth it for the modular nature.
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Customers like the quality of the system power device. They say it's decent enough, has no problems with any of their components, and performs like a champ. Some customers also mention that it'll be a good solid power supply.
"...The Corsair AX860 is a high-quality, highly-efficiency 860 watt power supply that runs cool and quiet...." Read more
"...This was my first modular PS and it was just an absolute pleasure to work with in the build...." Read more
"...I had no problems with any of my components and I'm extremely thankful that I bothered to take the proper precautions." Read more
"running great, good packaging, cables are sleeved. no coil whine, as other reported. good idea for the hybrid switch. left it on.****..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the noise level of the system power device. They mention that the computer runs quieter, there is no coil whine, and there are no clicks when turned on.
"...The power supply is also very quiet, as its fan does not even spin-up until power supply load is approximately 60%..." Read more
"...sure where all these 'coil' noise rumors come from but have had no noise issues whatsoever with it...." Read more
"...The fan is super quiet (hell, it barely turns most of the time)...." Read more
"Beautiful, silent, stable as a table. No coil whine for me, even under extreme loads...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the power supply. They mention that it delivers the power they need, is platinum rated, and has a great power draw. The power supply runs cool and quiet, and is highly efficient. Some say that it solved all their power problems and is excellent for gaming PCs.
"...The Corsair AX860 is a high-quality, highly-efficiency 860 watt power supply that runs cool and quiet...." Read more
"...drives, one SDD drive, one Western Digital HDD and still have plenty of power to spare. Can install it fan up or fan down. I highly recommend it...." Read more
"...Quiet PS and plenty of power for any upgrade I get the itch to do later... never owned a PC that I didn't upgrade sooner or later." Read more
"...It's nice and quiet, looks good, and provides plenty of power. Plus, it's a nice bonus that it matches the color scheme of my build...." Read more
Customers like the cables included with the system power device. They mention that the modular cables are a huge bonus, and the sleeving on them is probably one of the best. This allows for very neat cable management. The cables are included with two different bags, and are sled-ready. Some customers also like the VGA cables, saying that they reach everywhere. Overall, customers are satisfied with the cables that come with the product.
"...This allows for very neat cable management.The following cables are included with the AX860:-..." Read more
"...No extra cables to stuff or hide - you use just what you need...." Read more
"running great, good packaging, cables are sleeved. no coil whine, as other reported. good idea for the hybrid switch. left it on.****..." Read more
"...PSU was dead on arrival but I think this is because the cable were not seated correctly. Corsair gives a 7 year warranty. the best in the busines." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the design of the power supply. They mention that the fully modular design is a good idea and is absolutely worth the premium. The modular aspect of the product makes cable management very easy, and it's worth the price.
"...In the intermediate period, it seemed to work just fine, the modular nature is good and the system runs quietly, but I still don't think its..." Read more
"...High quality blacked out sleeved cables look niceFully Modular (great for cable management)Great looks..." Read more
"...It works. And I love the modular cables - absolutely worth the premium." Read more
"...The fully modular design was a good idea. I would like to say this also. Corsair's decision on the all-black, threaded cables was a nice touch...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the power supply. They mention that it looks good, has high quality blacked out sleeved cables, and is fully modular. They also say that it works out great for them and that their case is clean and free of clutter.
"Beautiful, silent, stable as a table. No coil whine for me, even under extreme loads...." Read more
"...It's nice and quiet, looks good, and provides plenty of power. Plus, it's a nice bonus that it matches the color scheme of my build...." Read more
"...Fully Modular (great for cable management)Great looksMTBF of 100,000 hours = About 11.4 YEARS of runtime before it fails..." Read more
"...Makes a very professional appearance and they probably didn't have to do that, but they did." Read more
Customers find the installation of the system power device to be easy. They mention that the modular cabling makes installation simpler and keeps wiring neat. They also appreciate the easy access to the front and rear of the case, making it easy to plug in fans.
"...I ran 4 pin connectors down the front and rear of my case so plugging in fans was easy...." Read more
"Pros: good quality build; easy install; platinum ratingCons: Price (but bought on sale and feel price was good)...." Read more
"This is a good solid power supply. The modular cabling makes installation easier and keeps wiring easier to keep neat." Read more
"...It installs easy, it's quiet and so far I've had zero issues with it." Read more
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The Corsair AX860 is a high-quality, highly-efficiency 860 watt power supply that runs cool and quiet. There is also an AX860i model that allows power supply monitoring and control via Windows software. I regret that I did not buy the AX860i instead of the AX850. Visit the Corsair website for technical information about any of their power supplies. I did not find a PDF version of the AX860 user manual on their website. (Maybe I just didn't see it.)
I always use Corsair power supplies in my builds. I have previously used power supplies from their AX-series and their RM-series. Both are great power supplies. I believe the AX-series is considered to be their "flagship" model. An AX850 (an older model) that I installed in a gaming computer has operated flawlessly now for more than six years. Therefore, I went with a Corsair power supply for my new gaming computer.
I built my new computer with an ASUS Maximus XI Hero motherboard in a Corsair 330R case with an Intel i7 8700K (overclocking) processor, 16 GB of Corsair DDR4 memory, a Corsair AX860 power supply, and a Corsair H100i v2 CPU cooler. As it turned out, the 330R case was a very poor choice to use with the H100i v2 cooler, leaving insufficient clearances for the CPU power cables (which are braided and thick), the rear exhaust fan, the upper optical drive tray, and the CPU_FAN jacks on the motherboard.
The Corsair AX860 is an ATX power supply. Verify this is the proper power supply for your case.
The AX860 is one of the most efficient power supplies you can find, certified up to 92% efficient. The power supply is also very quiet, as its fan does not even spin-up until power supply load is approximately 60% (controlled by a temperature sensor).
I like that the cables for this power supply are “modular”: you can plug (and unplug) cables at the power supply so only the cables you need are plugged-in. This allows for very neat cable management.
The following cables are included with the AX860:
- 1 ATX motherboard power cable 24-pin (20+4)
- 2 EPS/ATX12 CPU power cables (4+4)
- 6 PCI-E 8-pin cables (4+4)
- 2 700mm long SATA power cables, with 4 SATA power connectors each
- 1 850 mm long SATA power cable, with 4 SATA power connectors
- 2 peripheral (MOLEX, 4-pin) power cables
- Floppy drive power cables (4-pin)
A Warning about Connecting CPU power:
In past builds, it always seemed impossible to incorrectly connect the CPU power cables into the CPU power sockets on the motherboard. The cables and the sockets were "keyed" to make improper connection impossible. While wiring-up my new motherboard, as an experiment I tried inserting the CPU power cables both ways (correctly and incorrectly). Much to my surprise, the connectors inserted into the socket both ways. Meaning: It is physically possible to connect CPU power incorrectly. So be very careful that you are inserting the CPU connectors in the correct orientation.
Suggest you read the motherboard's User Manual so you fully understand the manufacturer's directions for connecting CPU power. In the past, you might have only conneted to the 4-pin connector. However, if you do that, there may be too much power (watts) on those 2 pin-pairs, possibly causing damage from overheating. The more pin-pairs you use for CPU power, the lower the current (amps) per pin pair. I try to connect to both the 8-pin and the 4-pin CPU power connectors (which is what ASUS recommends for my motherboard for this build).
Required Power Supply Capacity (watts):
The required power-supply capacity (watts) will depend on the CPU, video card(s), storage drives (hard drives or solid state drives), and disk drives (blu ray or DVD) that you are using. For example, many high-end video cards specify you need at least a 500 watts power supply (just for the computer with one video card). To maximize energy efficiency and to minimize noise, I think it is best to have the power supply operate between 40 and 70 percent load. Therefore, I looked for a power supply that should remain under 70 percent capacity when the computer is at full load. Since this computer has only one video card, I chose the Corsair AX860 power supply. If you are going to run two video cards, the AX1200 (1200 watt) power supply might be the appropriate choice.
My system is overclocked to the max, and this psu has no issues powering everything without any trouble. The fan is super quiet (hell, it barely turns most of the time).
I was even able to turn down the voltages on my cpu and gpu slightly, as the power going to them is now cleaner and more stable. I don't have to compensate for Vdroop anymore, like I did with my OCZ psu (which died 1 day after the 1 yr warranty was up)
That leads me to another thing, the warranty. It's 7 YEARS!
That alone should tell you what kind of build quality this psu is.
Do you remember the PC you were running 7 years ago? yea..
So they are pretty much saying "It'll never die within the period that you will likely use it"
All I know, is that if you buy this PSU, you won't be disappointed.
Arrived well packaged inside a cotton sleeve with a nylon box-bag for the cables, in a padded outer box.
As other comments have attested, the cables *look* cheap. Whether or not they are poorly made is immaterial. The perception of quality fails. For a power-supply in this price-range, cables should look like they belong in the same box.
I've only been using it for a few days so far but I'll update this if I get any problems.
N.B. For this build I used an anti-static wristband connected to the ground pin of a verified socket before handling any components, including the PSU. I verified the socket using a Belkin surge-protector which comes with a warning light if ground is not connected. I had no problems with any of my components and I'm extremely thankful that I bothered to take the proper precautions.
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Running a evga 980, i7 6600K, 32 GB of ram at 2666mhz. I don't even here the thing throttle up most of the time. Don't know what else to say.
Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 5