Review: corsair vs550

Corsair introduces in its wide range of power supplies the “VS” series with the 350W, 450W, 550W and 650W versions. Designed for users who demand little energy, demand the best components on the market and seek silence.

Today we bring you the analysis of the Corsair VS550 which is possibly the best quality / price choice for HTPC or multimedia equipment with Gaming functions..

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CORSAIR VS550 FEATURES
Dimensions	5.9 ″ (W) x 3.4 ″ (H) X 5.5 ″ (L); 150mm (W) x 86mm (H) x 140mm (L).
Modular	Do not.
Power	550 watts.
Connectors	ATX x 1 EPS x 1 PCI Express x 2 4 pins x 4 SATA x 4 Floppy drive x 2
MTBF	100, 000 hours.
Warranty	3 years.

Corsair presents its product in a beautiful and effective packaging. Its corporate colors predominate: black, white and yellow. On the cover we can see the 120mm fan, 3-year warranty and the model: VS550.

At the rear we have all the characteristics and connections of the power supply.

Perfectly protected and with a 3-year warranty.

The bundle is made up of:

• Corsair VS550 power supply. Instruction and warranty manual. Power cord. 4 screws.

Corsair knows that good power supplies carry a single + 12v rail. In the VS550 that is going to be presented with a line of +12 42A. Being effective 504W. Power to spare to mount a mid-range equipment.

Both sides have a sticker with the brand and model.

The back has bee panel cooling, perfect for the power supply to breathe well.

At the top we find a 120mm PWM fan and 100, 000 hours of life.

The wiring is meshed as Corsair has accustomed us.

TESTING BENCH
Processor:	Intel 3570k
Base plate:	Asus Maximus V Gene
Memory:	Kingston Hyperx Predator
Heatsink	Corsair H60
HDD	Kingston Hyperx 120gb
Graphic card	Ati 7850
Power supply	Thermaltake TouchPower 1350W

To check at what level our power supply works, we are going to check the energy consumption and the stability of its voltages. We have subjected it to a hard examination against the Antec HCG520. For this we have used a latest technology processor, Intel i7 3570k, and a mid-range graphics such as the Ati HD7850. These are the results we have obtained:

Corsair VS550 is a 550 watt power supply with standard ATX format, made up of very good and efficient components.

One of its strongest points is the silence given off by its 120mm fan and its zero electrical noise at low and high loads. This is very important, for users who have teams near or media center.

In our test bench it has proven to be an effective power supply with all tests and without stress. In it we recommend using a maximum of ATI 7770/7850 or GTX650 Ti. On this occasion we can affirm that the cheap does not come out expensive. Ultimately huge power supply made by the Corsair team.

Its recommended price in store ranges around € 46. An excellent price and very difficult to compete.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ SILENT.	- IT IS NOT MODULAR.
+ GOOD COMPONENTS.	- BEST WITH 80 PLUS CERTIFICATION.
+ PERFECT FOR HPTC OR MEDIA CENTER.
+ 2 PCI EXPRESS CONNECTORS.
+ GOOD PRETTY AND CHEAP.
+ 3 YEARS WARRANTY

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The Professional Review team awards him the silver medal: