150W is a lot of power on the legacy rails, has Corsair said anything about why they're putting extra large DC-DC converters. I checked the last 10 articles tagged with PSU: Most were 90/100W of 3.3/5V, of the two that were higher one was a 1200W monster. The second was a normal size but being only 80+ Bronze was probably an older design.
Nope, that's an obsolete design you're thinking of. These're pure 12V models. Total rated power is out on the 12V rail, and the 3.3/5V is made from it using DC-DC converters. Every watt of power at delivered lower voltage is a watt less of 12V available.
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DanNeely - Friday, July 28, 2017 - link
150W is a lot of power on the legacy rails, has Corsair said anything about why they're putting extra large DC-DC converters. I checked the last 10 articles tagged with PSU: Most were 90/100W of 3.3/5V, of the two that were higher one was a 1200W monster. The second was a normal size but being only 80+ Bronze was probably an older design.prime2515103 - Friday, July 28, 2017 - link
Because then they would be 690 and 790 watt PSU's and they wouldn't be able to charge as much for them.DanNeely - Friday, July 28, 2017 - link
Nope, that's an obsolete design you're thinking of. These're pure 12V models. Total rated power is out on the 12V rail, and the 3.3/5V is made from it using DC-DC converters. Every watt of power at delivered lower voltage is a watt less of 12V available.jonnyGURU - Saturday, July 29, 2017 - link
Derp. Know what you're talking about before commenting. The actual spec table is in article showing the +12V capability.jonnyGURU - Saturday, July 29, 2017 - link
For legacy support. Much for the same reason 20+4-pin connectors are used still.DanNeely - Saturday, July 29, 2017 - link
Are customers trying to keep old boxes running longer really the same market who're after PSUs with flashy looks though?sam143 - Tuesday, November 14, 2017 - link
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