Corsair VS450

[rafal_iB_PL]

I know of at least 2 models, where such thing was done - sent sample was full range, got certified and certificate was used on limited range retail version. Strike-X 600W would be one example.

http://www.plugloadsolutions.com/80P...px?id=3&type=2
http://translate.google.com/translat...721%3Bpage%3D2

[Tator Tot]

Originally Posted by rafal_iB_PL

I know of at least 2 models, where such thing was done - sent sample was full range, got certified and certificate was used on limited range retail version. Strike-X 600W would be one example.

http://www.plugloadsolutions.com/80P...px?id=3&type=2
http://translate.google.com/translat...721%3Bpage%3D2

They do make full range Strike-X units; at the same time, still a shady move.

What I'm saying is that it's a shady move on Corsair's part if they are trying to claim 80+ cert and it would break the guidelines for 80+.

[jonnyGURU]

Originally Posted by Tator Tot

Hey now Corsair, 240v only cannot be 80+ Certified....

The website is all F*d up. Someone's supposed to go in there and fix it.

They're 240VAC input only and NOT 80 Plus certified (obviously).

[Redbeard]

Yeah, what Jon said. The website is wrong, somebody didn't update the new page template manually and just copied another PSU product and changed the name. We're updating it.

[Tator Tot]

That's good to see then.

[-The_Mask-]

http://product.ccidnet.com/art/27615...3776127_1.html
Some internal pictures.

[RSC]

Corsair Unveils VS Series Entry Level Power Supplies for 220-240VAC Markets

Corsair launched the VS line of entry-level PSUs for markets with 220~240VAC electricity, which strikes out 100~120VAC markets, such as the US and Japan. Available in 350W, 450W, 550W, and 650W models priced at the equivalent of $40, $50, $60, and $70, respectively, the PSUs feature completely fixed cabling, compliance with most modern PSU technologies (except 80 Plus efficiency certification), and features most standard protection mechanisms against over/under voltage, over-load, and short-circuit. The four use a single +12V rail design. The 350W and 450W models feature single 6+2 pin PCIe power connectors, the 550W and 650W feature two.

I don't think the profits they are gonna make on these PSUs are worth all the bad press that is gonna come their way. Bad trade by my standards.

[rafal_iB_PL]

What bad press? In my books having viable options at lowest end is good.

[bobnova]

Seems expensive to me, given the lack of 80+ they could completely leave out all PFC and voltage doubling options and just go with a straight bridge+cap input arrangement.
It doesn't cost that much more to get an antec platinum 650.

[Tator Tot]

Need APFC to sell these units in the EU.
Price wise, that's a conversion to USD.

The VS series was the cheapest units in the Indian market for awhile that was any decent.
Comparitively, an EA430D cost around $100 USD vs VS450.