PC Peripherals [AT] Corsair TX550M 80Plus *Gold* PSU Review

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Seems to be a new version of the TX550M, earlier one was Bronze Certified.

https://www.anandtech.com/show/12070/the-corsair-tx550m-80plus-gold-psu-review


... it has the ideal power output for a single-GPU card gaming system, impressive performance specifications, a 7-year warranty, and a very reasonable ($80) price tag.
... The TX550M is a semi-modular PSU, meaning that the basic 24-pin ATX and 4+4 pin CPU power cables are hardwired to the unit but the rest of the cables are removable. All of the modular cables are flat, ribbon-like, with all-black wires and connectors.
... The Corsair TX550M is based on a platform by Great Wall, a Chinese OEM, which Corsair has been cooperating with for several of their PSUs over the past few years. This is the most advanced version of this platform that we have seen to this date, boosting the efficiency (just) enough for the PSU to earn an 80Plus Gold efficiency certification. Corsair’s optimizations did not stop there, as their engineers also managed to significantly improve the power quality of the PSU, resulting to low ripple/noise levels for a PSU of this class. The voltage regulation also is very good. Overall, the electrical performance of the TX550M is excellent for a “mainstream” PSU.
... Its current retail price of $80 is reasonable, yet it can be frequently found on sale for less than $70
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If available here, I could finally replace my VX450 :)
 
https://www.techpowerup.com/239593/corsair-intros-vs-series-compact-entry-level-psus

Corsair refreshed its VS-series entry-level power-supplies with three new models, the VS450W (CP-9020170), VS550W (CP-9020171), and VS650W (CP-9020172). The three are differentiated from the models they succeed, with a new compact body, and a reduced length of just 125 mm. Given its 100% fixed cabling, the extra clearance behind could come handy. The units are cooled by a 120 mm fan with an updated fan-profile to improve noise output.

Under the hood, the new VS-series PSUs continue to ship with single +12V rail designs, 80 Plus (below-Bronze) certification, ATX12V v2.31 / EPS 2.92 compliance with support for the latest Intel Core C-states, and protections against over/under-voltage, overload, and short-circuit. All three models have the same connector loadout, including one each of 24-pin ATX, 4+4 pin EPS; two 6+2 pin PCIe, seven SATA power, two 4-pin Molex, and one Berg. The refreshed Corsair VS-series PSUs are backed by 3-year warranties, and are expected to be priced at USD $39.99, $49.99, and $69.99, for the 450W, 550W, and 650W variants, respectively.
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