Wednesday, September 29th 2010
Corsair Launches Builder Series PSUs For Mainstream System Builders and Upgraders
Corsair, a worldwide designer and supplier of high-performance components to the PC gaming hardware market, today announced the new Builder Series range of power supplies. The Builder Series CX430, CX500 and CX600 power supplies have been designed to provide continuous, reliable power output, and worry-free compatibility with your home or office PC. They are the ideal choice for PC builders and upgraders who need an affordable, quiet, and energy efficient PSU for mainstream performance, single GPU systems.
"Corsair has earned a reputation for engineering the best PSUs on the market, and with the new Builder Series, we now have a best-in-class solution for those who need a great value power supply for basic system builds and upgrades," said Ruben Mookerjee, VP and General Manager of Components at Corsair. "The Builder Series is perfect for system builders who want to take advantage of Corsair's legendary quality and reliability."
Designed for PCs with single GPUs, the Builder Series boasts features typically reserved for premium power supplies. These include a dedicated single +12V rail, and up to 80% energy efficiency. With their ultra-quiet 120mm temperature-controlled fan and compatibility with the latest ATX12V V2.3 specification, they are a great choice for systems where reliable power delivery and low noise are essential. In addition, the Builder Series PSUs are fully compliant with the European ErP Directive on the eco-design of energy-related products.
Corsair Builder Series PSUs are available immediately from Corsair's resellers worldwide, and come with a two year limited warranty. The Builder Series CX600 has a suggested retail price of $74.99 (US). The CX500 and CX430 have suggested retail prices of $64.99 (US) and $49.99 (US) respectively.
"Corsair has earned a reputation for engineering the best PSUs on the market, and with the new Builder Series, we now have a best-in-class solution for those who need a great value power supply for basic system builds and upgrades," said Ruben Mookerjee, VP and General Manager of Components at Corsair. "The Builder Series is perfect for system builders who want to take advantage of Corsair's legendary quality and reliability."
Corsair Builder Series PSUs are available immediately from Corsair's resellers worldwide, and come with a two year limited warranty. The Builder Series CX600 has a suggested retail price of $74.99 (US). The CX500 and CX430 have suggested retail prices of $64.99 (US) and $49.99 (US) respectively.
30 Comments on Corsair Launches Builder Series PSUs For Mainstream System Builders and Upgraders
A smart buyer compares items on a per model basis, not per manufacturer. All manufacturers make a dud at some point.
And the warranty being lower is irrelevant in this price bracket. Warranty does not always reflect confidence in the product, just what makes sense for them to support.
I'm not saying buy this psu. I'm saying wait for proper reviews. Newegg reviews don't qualify.
WTF does price bracket have to do with warranty confidence? You don't know why they shortened the warranty, nor do I. It could be a sign of a different caliber of product, though.
No, Newegg reviews aren't proper reviews, but they're a decent way of telling if a product has been received well by customers. If you're saying all Newegg reviews are worthless, then you're one of the few people who pays attention to them.
And not knowing why they shortened the warranty is exactly why I brought that point up. ;) People tend to lean towards lower quality as a reason, but that might not be the case.
You seem to think I'm telling people to rush out and buy this. I'm not. All I'm saying is the newegg reviews are pointless, period. And then giving possible examples of why things may be different than what the reviews seem to imply. AKA: playing devil's advocate.
I'm pointing out that people need to wait for proper reviews, and not succumb to speculation.
And if people aren't researching on a per model basis, it's their fault if they buy a lemon.
Either way, I'm itching to see a proper review as well :toast:
It kind of annoys me that they replaced the CX400 with the CX430, which even though it is rated at 430w, is a weaker PSU and is less efficient. I'd gladly pay $10 more for the CX400 if they hadn't discontinued it.