AKASA & Corsair 1000W Power Supply Comparison
Hexus has just reviewed and compared the
AKASA PowerMax 1000 V2 and Corsair HX1000W 1000W power supplies.
Let’s see what they had to say:
"At the very low-end of the 1kW pricing scale is the non-modular AKASA PowerMax 1000 V2, as reviewed here. Priced at £117, including VAT, a price more-commonly associated with 850W models, it's a no-nonsense supply that does exactly what it says on the cover. Efficiency is excellent, lines are strong, cable-runs are sleeved and long, and the price (worth repeating, we feel) is sharp.
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The Corsair HX1000W is a different kind of beast. Priced at around £30 more (£146), it's a modular 1,200W PSU in disguise. Guaranteeing a continuous 1kW at 50°C, more cables than you can shake a stick at, and, with plenty of beef on the 12V lines, three-way SLI certification in the bag, its credentials are above average. Efficiency, too, is superb, and the under-load lines very strong."
As we have come to expect from Corsair’s HX series, the HX1000W is a truly outstanding power supply.
I would go as far as to say that it should be the default choice for any enthusiast looking for a 1000-1500W power supply. What’s even more encouraging is the fact that this model should retail in the $260-290 range, which makes it a tremendous value as well. The AKASA PowerMax 1000 V2 is certainly no slouch, and it was bestowed DriverHeaven's Editor's Choice Award. It is also priced extremely aggressively at $230-240, however availability is quite limited in North America.
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