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    CORSAIR HX Series, HX850, 850 Watt, 80+ Platinum Certified, Fully Modular Power Supply

    • just got mine, and of course like the capability of only adding the cables i need, as far as the PSU goes it worked fine not like others have problems at times
    • I've attached some photos to show how nice the cables look once installed
    • So have fun redoing your cables.
    • so you have better cable management and airflow without a lot of unused wires taking up space.
    • Clean looking psu with really weird separately sleeved cables
    • The modular cables that came with the PSU are very rigid and hard to work with in a small case, I ended up replacing them with a sleeved set from modDIY.com
    • This PSU is designed for small form factor cases which are notoriously difficult to route cables in, more flexible cabling would greatly help this issue.
    • The cables aren't great
    • great cables, excellent design. love it!
    • Use only the cabling you need, really nice.
    • Enough cables, silent and powerful enough for anything you want to put in your case.
    • I would very much prefer seperate cables for 6 pin and 8 pin, and have 2 of them instead of a single chained one
    • great power supply for custom builds it is not moulder though so have a case that is good for cable management if you like to have a net case it doesn't really matter i guess but all the cables are sleeved and its just a great
    • The cables are nice and long, and there are plenty of connectors on each one
    • Excellent product so far, all the cables and connectors are solid and the PSU is well built
    • Only drawback are the cables are very strong so bending them or making the cables fit in a tight space can be a challenge.
    • The cables aren't any more stiff than what you would find in other PSU's and normally that isn't a problem because in larger cases you have more room to work
    • The only complaint that I have against it is that the cables is not long enough for a Mini ITX case which use ATX PSU
    • It was just as hard getting the other end of the cables to plug into the PSU itself (which is why I blame the cable)
    • The wires serving the various devices are separate, and plug into the back of the power supply as needed, so you don't have loose cables lying about.
    • It’s modular design made it easier for me to hide unattractive cables behind the cases back panel
    • Plenty of long-enough (600-760mm = 23"-30") sleeved cables/connectors:1 24-pin ATX1 8-pin EPS + ATX 12V2 8-pin PCI-E2 with 3 connectors each (in series) for SATA1 with 4 4-pin connectors (in series) for peripheralsPower cord is 56" not counting the connectors.
    • My only gripe would be the modular cables, as Corsair has practically made them proprietary in connection to the PSU with their added sense wires
    • Besides the power cables for your motherboard, it also comes with enough cables for your graphics card and sound card, if you have both
    • Excellent product, love the white cables, makes it look elegant
    • After wasting a few hours troubleshooting, I narrowed the problem down to a bad SATA power cable that came with the PS
    • It comes with screws, cable ties, semi-helpful instructions and specs, and more cables than you're likely to need
    • Enough cables come to fulfill the needs of most people
    • But like most Corsair products, the cables are comprised of exposed PVC
    • I upgraded from a 500 watt evga bronze PSU after my 8700k upgrade and while the 500w evga was probably enough, I wanted something modular for cleaner cable management and the all black cables of this PSU were also a huge plus as they're much nicer looking than the mustard and ketchup colored ones of my old one.
    • All of the cables come attached to the supply so if you only are using a few components you will have extra cables laying idle in your computer.
    • The fully modular design allows you to use whatever cables you would like for a custom build, and while 750w isn't an extreme amount of power, it's more than enough for most standard consumer PC builds
    • Those damn cables, they are too thick, they are too rigid, with an ITX build, had to use 2 of the PCI-E cables as it was impossible to bend/attach things with only one cableCables are so thick that I was worried they could damage the connections if they flexed, nothing happened thoGiving the PSU 4-Stars, to nudge Corsair to develop more agile sleeved cables, maybe individually sleeved/exposed cables could be better, these ones are sleeved all together, the sleeving might be
    • The fully modular design allows just the cables I need to be plugged in, reducing potential disruptions in airflow caused by unnecessary cable clutter
    • While the flat cables were great to work with, they were pretty stiff
    • The only other thing I would say is the way the cables are setup they do not go in and out of the back of the plugs, instead they go through it top to bottom, so if you have multiple plugs that need to go almost directly on top of eachother (think 2 SSD's right on top of eachother) then these cables are not exactly the easiest to use, still possible but not as easy.
    • They are made of stiff black plastic, and some are ribbon shaped, which is a bit harder to work with and looks less tidy (circular cables can be tied easily in a tube shape, but the ribbon ones are flat and wide)
    • The consolation was the excellent cables that came with this kit and the ability to use the Corsair software diagnostics to monitor the power supply while in use.
    • My only issue with it is the cables are stubborn and hard to work with, wished they were individually sleeved and not ribbon style.
    • I had no problems installing it and finding the correct cables.
    • This thing packs a tight, quiet, efficient punch, but the cables kind of suck in my Ncase M1; way too long and stiff and a time consuming pain to find places to stuff the excess into such a compact space
    • This is all very impressive packaging but I will probably only keep the cable bag for the neatly, twist-tied cables
    • Also the cables it came with are very stiff
    • Sadly there are no 24-pin cables compatible with it yet,
    • Easy to set up, nice cable management, and quiet
    • and I really had to press the cables into the ports to secure them in there, but I won't take away from that.
    • What I didn't like about this were the cables
    • Also, the cables are great.. the flat design makes them very easy to tuck away.
    • I think most people don't care or they prefer the black cables
    • It has a durable construction and strong cables, with a grated fan and a metal case
    • Zalman ATX Mid Tower Case R1 (Nice looking case, provides room for everything, adequate cooling and allows good cable management).2
    • I have a windowed case and the chained part of the cable is too long and the +2 pins are dangling around, which looks dirty.-Not enough single cables
    • The PSU comes with many cables and has nearly all detachable cables so this makes things much easier to work with
    • Like any decent, modern power supply, it has modular cables (you only attach the cables you need
    • The only issues I have with this(along with almost everyone) is the cables flat out suck
    • I have had no problems with it at all, and due to its detachable cable features, the interior case environment is uncluttered by unused cables.
    • This is all very impressive packaging but I will probably only keep the cable bag for the neatly, twist-tied cables
    • It's great, it runs silent and has enough cables for everything you want to plug in
    • All unimportant cables are modular
    • Comes with very nice white cables with caps to reduce ripples, and they look like custom made cables
    • My only issue with it is the cables are stubborn and hard to work with, wished they were individually sleeved and not ribbon style.
    • The short version: this thing is dead silent, is beefy - feeding a 650 draw machine, and built to last - I trust these cables and this build quality
    • If you are wondering what cable is missing, I needed an 8 pin connector for my motherboard
    • I got this because it had well over whatever wattage was recommended for my build, but the cables are nice, easy to maneuver and manage
    • but I cannot bear the annoying coil whine and the awful cables it comes
    • The cables were very easy to install
    • Those damn cables, they are too thick, they are too rigid, with an ITX build, had to use 2 of the PCI-E cables as it was impossible to bend/attach things with only one cableCables are so thick that I was worried they could damage the connections if they flexed, nothing happened thoGiving the PSU 4-Stars, to nudge Corsair to develop more agile sleeved cables, maybe individually sleeved/exposed cables could be better, these ones are sleeved all together, the sleeving might be
    • The cables it comes with already look good
    • Great product, easily installed, love the paracord cables as well.
    • I opted to purchase sleeved cables from Cable Mod to rectify the length, and look badass.
    • The internal cables are the best I've seen -- long enough to reach the corners of a large case, and with nice connectors
    • It helped me to find correct cables to connect to the new power supply
    • While not as good as custom length cables, they do lend themselves to cable routing/management inside my Silverstone SG13.
    • Go with EVGA, much better cables at least!
    • But the price of this extra perfection is stiffer cables.
    • My only complaint is that the cables are a bit stiff and rigid, making it difficult to build in a small form factor case
    • The 24pin cable is very hard to bend and hard to route, the sata connectors are facing the opposite way from the sata connectors on the ssd/hdd so you have to turn the cable connectors to get them to fit, so if you have all the drive slots used up like me in the case you can only reach the drive above the psu bracket, the one in front of the psu OR just the 2 slots on the gpu bracket (keep in mind the sata cables have 4 connectors they are that short because of the way they face)
    • I had to use the ugly cable that was included with this PSU for it to plug in
    • 50% of these get hot at the connections and burn or melt cables the other 50% work just fine cables remain cool
    • Except for the special cables that came with capacitors inside, causing the cable to be extremely stiff and difficult to adjust in the case
    • My PSU and my case are both Corsair, so it is not as if they are unaware of how long this cable needs to be to do proper cable management.
    • Nice cables that are easy to move around and tie down, came with tie down cables
    • Pros:Long cables for large cases
    • It has sufficient cables for my needs with plenty left over for future expansion.
    • The cables are the worst however
    • It comes equipped with enough cables to power up most gaming PCs
    • But then I learned about modular, and realized that I also wanted to have great cable management
    • The only issue I have is that the cables are a bit stiff, so it's hard to organize them properly
    • They also provide several cables for GPU, SATA, and molex, so no issues in regards to plugs
    • The cables are easy to route
    • The only knock I have against it are the cables that you have to use, but that is a nitpick compared to reliability
    • I like the modular cables so you don't have to tuck and hide the molex cables you don't need.
    • The cables are terrible especially considering this is an SFX supply intended for cramped cases
    • Everything is good, but I found the included cables to be... excessively stiff.
    • The cables are perhaps a bit stiff, but that didn't really pose any problems (and you only wire it up once, so it's not like you ever have to deal with it again).
    • plenty of headroom).Installation was perfectly easy and straightforward, and the fully modular cabling was, as always, neat and tidy.
    • There are custom cables available from Corsair specifically for this psu
    • You can feel the quality in this PSU: nice, thick, well-insulated cables, sturdy case, just
    • The modular cables that came with the PSU are very rigid and hard to work with in a small case, I ended up replacing them with a sleeved set from modDIY.com
    • This PSU is designed for small form factor cases which are notoriously difficult to route cables in, more flexible cabling would greatly help this issue.
    • I was frankly biased to this maker to ensure compatible cable lengths for my unusual case choice
    • The construction is solid, the cables are super nice, and they even print the model logo the correct side up when you face the fan downward (which you should always do with the exhaust fan
    • Individually paracorded cables looks very nice and clean
    • Everything about the RM series is luxurious - braided cables, smooth and precise build, attractive branding and text prints, zero RPM mode, inputs to test the PSU, and the corsair link software for psu monitoring
    • Also, my case way cleaner with all the detachable cables
    • Also, it comes with more than enough cables for my build
    • but I had individually sleeved cables already routed through my system and the 24 pin would not work with this psu
    • Very long and rigid modular cablesCorsair has a real opportunity here to improve this product by including an SFX to ATX bracket and changing their cables out for more flexible sleeved cables
    • The modular cabling is always awesome, allowing you to use exactly the cabling that is required without crowding your case.
    • The semi modular design is great, reducing the cables means more air flow and also less to deal with trying to run useless cable through the management slots
    • Aside from seemingly short lifespan the modular cables made cable routing pretty easy; it made removing it pretty easy as well.
    • My only complaint is the cables are a bit too stiff for my liking, which in a small form factor case (which is probably why you're getting this) can pose problems
    • More than enough cables.
    • The cables are also somewhat stiff, and a have sleeves so manipulating them is also not that easy
    • The other cables are all working
    • The cables are far too stiff for my tastes though.
    • Thanks Corsair for including great looking cables in this kit.
    • stiffThe included cables are very stiff and rigid and it makes cable management a pain.
    • The modular cables make it easy to avoid messes of cables in the computer
    • I have some nice braided blue cables in my case already that would not plug into this new PSU for the graphics card portion which is right on the side, so it ruins the aesthetic when looking through the glass panel
    • Good:+Mostly quiet,+Has cables for most people,+Cheap,+Flat modular cables
    • Only thing I would change would be to have a fully modular PSU, but the extra cables fit fine in the bottom of my mid tower and don't interfere with airflow at all
    • Once there, my biggest issue is adding cables I forgot (or ones I didn't need at the time).
    • Modular cables are great.
    • 600 watts, Gold efficiency and all black flat cables
    • So, now I never trust power connections and cables to be identical.
    • Beautiful cabling, efficient power usage, wont BURN your house down
    • The PSU comes with two separate velvety bags to protect the PSU and the provided cables
    • The flat cables are easy to work with and have a decent variety for lots of components
    • The old 2006 PSU had all different plugs on it so the old cables are not compatible
    • May have issues fitting all the excess cables and it does have the factory smell still lingering.
    • This allows for very neat cable management
    • quiet, black cables, what more does one need?
    • Decent included cables?
    • The matte black finish, black-sleeved cables and black connectors help give the system build or upgrade a restrained, high-tech look
    • 12 Essentials Burning Software + Sata Cable
    • I stuck this in my corsair carbide spec 02 case because reviews said the case didn't have the best cable management
    • But cables are very hard so if you need to bend it then you will face to hell.
    • The cables are nice and short.
    • cables are very stiff, shorter than normal cables but still too long
    • Nice braided cables, a excellent feel to it
    • The cables that came with this PSU are much nicer than the ones that came with my last $50+ PSU
    • While this is a modular PSU, the cables are stiff and hard to route it in the case, so be careful with cable management
    • The PSU worked right out of the box, the modular cables always a welcome addition
    • This white psu gives you a nice look and you don't need a psu shroud if you plan and cable manage well.
    • Quiet, Nice cable management, consistent power.
    • It's small and compact, but the cables are a little lacking
    • Love the modular cables
    • Worked great after installation, the modular cables make cable management very easy
    • Worked great after installation, the modular cables make cable management very easy
    • the cables are so stiff and difficult to get into place!!
    • Came with good cabling
    • Pros; feels solid/well built, silent operation at low/med load, lots of features/cables/outputs, nice flat cables make for good airflow, Corsair Link control available, seems to be a good value for the quality/features provided
    • I love the modular design and black cables as well.
    • Psu does its job and quietly, but the cables are awful
    • I looked around and asked Corsair, but no shorter cables are available unless you venture into the very expensive niche of custom cables.
    • The included cables are a little short as well, but that should not be an issue in a small form factor case, which is what most people will use this in
    • I found the supplied cable moderately hard to work with , one the have capacitor soldered in each line with shrink tube halfway between each end of the cable, two the cable combs are very difficult to seat into the cabling
    • For example, when putting my system under a heat stress test, at idle 30 C, it put out a max of 748w
    • Everything works as it should, I find it very useful to be able to measure the consumption of the PC in real time, efficiency, each voltage and its temperature
    • My power supply started smelling as if some electronic was burning after about a year
    • Works as it should.
    • It works as except.
    • I actually prefer this over braided designs as it is much faster to reach a nice looking result - less need to tie things down
    • Unfortunately, the product does not look as good as in the pictures (only leaving this because the flat cables it is shown with were one of my primary reasons of buying)