Corsair RM Series, RM650, 650 Watt, 80+ Gold Certified, Fully Modular Power Supply, Modern Standby (CP-9020194-NA)

I guess my luck ran out. br>br>When I was installing my original PSU, I noticed some grey material inside the unit through the fan grate. I assumed it was some kind of thermal paste or even a protective gel to keep the electrical arcing at bay. The unit had never been opened since it was shipped from the factory. Despite this, the bottom was filled with a grey, solidified goop. I thought it was strange at the time, but I didn't think much of it. br>br>I'll come back to this goop later in my story. br>br>Corsair power supplies are well-known, and this one comes with a 10-year warranty. My own power supply died about two weeks after I installed it in my system, which was unfortunate for me. My computer made a loud electric crack, and the entire system shut down immediately. There was no response when I pressed the power button. br>br>"Oh [censored]," I exclaimed, "having a power supply die on you is VERY bad. " Either the PSU bit the bullet alone, or the PSU killed not only itself, but everything connected to it as well. Everything in your computer is in some way connected to the power supply. Hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage could be at stake. br>br>Fortunately, only my power supply was damaged. My entire system was not destroyed. I connected it to my old PC and turned it on after disconnecting it from my computer and plugging it into a wall. The PSU provided enough power for a short time, but then began to click - I'm guessing a safety breaker in it tripped, causing the device to shut down. br>br>RMAing the PSU was simple, but in my experience, the only way to get Corsair to expedite my RMA was to call their customer service center. Before my RMA request was approved and I was able to ship the PSU to them, I had to call them twice. Mind you, I did it on my own dime. They do not pay for return shipping. br>br>I understand that these large companies have a lot of calls and tickets to handle, but the fact that my RMA was only pushed through after I called them twice and spent nearly an hour on hold/on the phone is unacceptable. Although my problem may have occurred during a particularly difficult week for Corsair, the experience was still aggravating, especially when a brand-new product fails. Thankfully, they sent me a replacement the same day they received my dead power supply - with expedited shipping in one day! The next day, after the broken one arrived, my new PSU was delivered to my door. So. That, I suppose, compensates for the $17 I spent returning the dead one to them. br>br>When I got my new power supply, I double-checked the interior. Rather unexpectedly - There will be no goopy grey substance. With my eyes and a flashlight, I couldn't find a drop. Grey goop was painfully obvious and quickly spotted through the grate in my previous unit, the one that died. What is it about this unit? There isn't any.

Magnus Cunningham

| Jul 22, 2021

It makes the computer go vroom vroom, which is a good thing.

Kylo Hunter

| Jul 28, 2021

I've been using Corsair products since 1998, when I overclocked the hell out of their ram. 20 years. br>br>With this PSU, all you get is a click and power for 1/100th of a second. Don't let them treat you the same way they treated me - Check out the negative feedback. There are numerous of them, so be cautious. Fortunately, I have a fantastic LGA1366 motherboard. This boat anchor was not tested with supporting actors who were not burned at the stake. The SeaSonic is available for purchase.

Kylen Villanueva

| Feb 04, 2021

This unit is fully modular, which is great, but for some reason the cables are extremely stiff. I spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to manage the cables so that the stiffness didn't put too much strain on the motherboard headers. The 24 pin power cable is so stiff that I was afraid it would snap if I tried to bend it. If you want your cables to look as neat as possible, this PSU is not for you. It barely fits in a Fractal Meshify C; if it were any larger, it would not slide into place. Because the Meshify C is so small, I wouldn't recommend this PSU in that case; instead, I'd suggest looking for something smaller. This is more of a case-by-case situation, but I wanted to mention the compatibility.

Zainab Davidson

| Dec 03, 2021

I bought this PSU for my new build because I needed a little extra power for the CPU, RAM, and GPU upgrades I made (if you don't know what those acronyms mean, you probably shouldn't be reading this review). When all of the dependent resources were working at full capacity, I wanted near-silence and capable load handling. This power supply is quiet, and it hasn't even hiccupped during my most demanding games. It's simple to set up, even if you're working on an existing structure. I'd buy this power supply again in a heartbeat. Beginner builders should be aware of the following: Obtain a modular (or at the very least semi-modular) system. a unit that is modular You'll only use the cabling you need, and you'll be able to add more as your system expands. I buy from Corsair because it is a brand I can trust.

Natasha Willis

| Nov 09, 2021

HORRIBLE POWER SUPPLY. After connecting everything and double-checking my connections, I flipped the power switch and nothing happened (usually my mobo lights up), so I tried the power button on my computer case, and after triple-checking all of my connections and trying to turn it on for the fifth time, it turned on and I saw 4 or 5 sparks shoot up through my case where my fans are. My AIO pump and all of my fans were fried as a result. br>It had to be a faulty sata cable or a bad power supply. I'm pretty sure it's dead. br>I recently built a new computer from the ground up, including the power supply. I used an old PSU that I've always liked, a 750w evga supernova. br>As a result of my boredom, I felt compelled to upgrade everything. I proceed to purchase a new m. 2 and, just to be safe, I used this power supply, which cost me a fried hard drive and nearly cost me my SSD. My AIO and MOBO both had to be returned. Thank you, Corsair, for making me spend a lot more money for no reason.

Marie Montgomery

| Nov 09, 2021

Microwave-friendly. Contrary to popular belief, this PSU does not have a boost function when used in the microwave, but it does work well, is very quiet, and does its job without complaining. I was able to connect over 350 molex fans to my dryer, which has helped me save a lot of money on my electric bill. The cables are a little cheesy; they should've been individually wrapped in flame-themed paracord with LEDs. Aside from that, excellent quality.

Savanna Daugherty

| Jul 14, 2021

If I had to do it all over again, I'd go with a standard color fully modular PSU and then add the CableMod kit with the nice nylon fabric coated wires and comb dividers. These are just white colored plastic coated and do not look nearly as nice as the CableMod ones, as you can see from the picture on Amazon. br>Having said that, the PSU itself is of excellent quality. It's incredibly quiet. The psu came in a cloth drawstring bag, and the cable sets came in their own small storage case, making the package feel very special. It also has a "Powered by Corsair" emblem, which is pretty cool. If I had any advice for Corsair, I'd advise them to forego the fancy bags in favor of nicer nylon sleeved wires.

Ayleen McDonald

| Jul 02, 2021