Review: corsair gs800 v2

Corsair has just released a revamped GS800 watt power supply with a brutal aesthetic. The fountain incorporates a fan with colored LEDs, 80 PLUS bronze certificate and a powerful + 12v line.

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CORSAIR GS800 V2 FEATURES
Model	GS800 V2
Real output power	800w
Efficiency	A dedicated +12 V single offers maximum compatibility with the latest components
Fan	140 mm with double bearing.
Sleep technology.	The source is ready for when the load is less than 20% the fan does not work.
Available colours.	You can buy the 4-position led fans: red, blue, white or disabled.
80 PLUS certified	80 PLUS Bronze.
Active PFC / MTBF	Yes, with a 0.99 PF value. // MTBF: 100, 000 hours.
Safety approval	cTUVus, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TÜV, CCC, C-tick
Warranty	3 years. Lifetime technical support.

Here we can see a little more closely the characteristics of the rails of the GS800.

It has to highlight its line of +12 goes 66Amps and 792w of power. That we are sure will help us carry one or two top-notch graphics card with it.

As it is a high-end source, it provides us with a good wiring arsenal:

It also allows us to choose between three colors: red, white, blue and the fan without color.

Finally I leave you information on the efficiency of each 80 PLUS certificate.

80 PLUS CERTIFICATION
80 PLUS PLATINUM	89-92% EFFICIENCY
80 PLUS GOLD	87% EFFICIENCY
80 PLUS SILVER	85% EFFICIENCY
80 PLUS BRONZE	82% EFFICIENCY
80 PLUS	80% EFFICIENCY

Corsair presents its power supply in a box with a standard measurement that predominates black and blue.

The back we have all the characteristics on the source.

Includes a second box for the perfect home power supply.

The box / bundle is made up of:

• Corsair GS800 V2 power supply, instruction manuals, flanges and screws.

Main view of the power supply.

The font has the logo and model in blue printed on both sides.

Aesthetically it is one of the best we have in aesthetics. But not everything is aesthetics, the source includes a CWT core and a 140mm HA1425H12B-Z fan that runs at 2800 RPM and 0.05A.

At the top comes a sticker with the characteristics on the rails and a safety certificate.

The source includes a blue strip that we can change to another color, but these are not included in the box yet. Another change is their new design in refrigeration, they change the bee panel for a more linear one. It also incorporates a button to change the color of the fan, the on / off switch and the power outlet.

The only downside is its non-modular cable system. The wiring we have to find life inside our box to hide it.

The wiring is meshed and its connectors are of exquisite quality.

Here is what the blue fountain looks like at night:

In white:

And in red:

TESTING BENCH
Processor:	Intel 2600k
Base plate:	Asus Maximuis IV Extreme
Memory:	Kingston Hyperx PNP 2x4GB
Heatsink	Corsair H60
HDD	Kingston Hyperx 120gb
Graphic card	ASUS GTX580 DCII
Power supply	Corsair GS800 V2

Corsair has redesigned its GS800 V2 power supply . This second version presents several better ones that make it a high-end PSU: 14 cm fan, fanless function, 80 plus bronze certificate and a customizable design .

Maintains the same core assembler, CWT , but with better components by being certified 80 PLUS Bronze with excellent efficiency at full load. Its + 12v line has up to 66 amps and a real 792w power.

Regarding refrigeration we have seen a very efficient and aesthetically incredible breathing design (see the photo above), forgetting the classic bee panel. As a fan it includes a HA1425H12B-Z 140 mm at 2800 RPM . For my taste they are many RPM for a power supply, but Corsair surprises us with its fanless system . In other words, the fan only activates if it exceeds 20% of its load (150w) and increases its RPM as necessary to cool the core. Corsair assures us that it will never exceed 40ºC .

To test the performance we have used the latest technology equipment : i7 2600k Asus Rampage IV EXTREME and an Asus GTX580 Direct CU II. Having excellent results in the line at full load is + 12v: 12.28v and an excellent energy efficiency of 380w .

The only thing we did not like is its fixed wiring system . If it had a modular or hybrid-modular system, it would help us a lot when it comes to hiding the wiring inside the box. But with patience, everything is achieved.

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We still do not know what price on the power supply in Europe. But I oscillate that over € 100-115. Considering all the features it includes, it is a fantastic price for this piece of power supply.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ EXCELLENT DESIGN AND CUSTOMIZABLE.	- FIXED CABLES.
+ 14 CM FAN
+ WE CAN CHANGE FAN COLORS.
+ 66 AMPS.
+ CWT CORE.
+ GREAT EFFICIENCY.
+ 80 P`LUS BRONZE
+ 3 YEARS WARRANTY.

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