Specifications
Corsair AX860 Features & Specs
Max. DC Output860W |
PFCActive PFC |
Efficiency80 PLUS Platinum |
Operating temperature0°C - 50°C |
ProtectionsOver Voltage Protection Under Voltage Protection Over Current Protection Over Power Protection Short Circuit Protection |
Cooling120 mm Double Ball-Bearing Fan (9S1212F404) |
Dimensions150 mm (W) x 86 mm (H) x 160 mm (D) |
Weight2.1 kg |
ComplianceATX12V v2.31, EPS 2.92 |
Warranty7 years |
Price at time of review (exc. VAT)$199.99
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Corsair AX860 Power Specs
Rail3.3V | 5V | 12V | 5VSB | -12V |
Max. Power25A | 25A | 71.6A | 3A | 0.6A |
125W | 859.2W | 15W | 6W |
Total Max. Power860W
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Cables & Connectors, Power Distribution
Modular Cables
ATX connector (610mm)20+4 pin |
4+4 pin EPS12V (650mm)2 |
6+2 pin PCIe (600mm+150mm)4 |
6+2 pin PCIe (750mm+150mm)2 |
SATA (400mm+100mm+100mm+100mm)8 |
SATA (540mm+100mm+100mm+100mm)4 |
4 pin Molex (450mm+100mm+100mm+100mm)8 |
FDD adapter (+100mm)2
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Packaging
Contents
Exterior
A Look Inside & Component Analysis
- 12V Line regulation is ±2% instead of the ±3%
- Flat, Black DC Cables
Looks match current chassis internals better
Better for airflow in system
- Increased number of possible CPU/PCIe cable options
KM2 had, on the PSU side, 2x12Pin + 1x8Pin connectors for the CPU & PCIe cables
KM3 has 5x8Pin, which offers extra cable options
- KM3 is Full Bridge as compared to KM2's Half Bridge
Improved reliability and efficiency
- MOSFETs on daughter card instead of main PCB
Improves space utilization on main PCB for safety and cooling
Allows for increase of the ground-pad size on the main PCB, which improves efficiency
- 9A, 85°C high-current connectors
Added security and reliability
Primary Rails Voltage Regulation
5VSB Regulation
Hold-up Time
Inrush Current
Voltage Regulation and Efficiency Measurements
Voltage Regulation & Efficiency Testing Data
Corsair AX860
Test | 12 V | 5 V | 3.3 V | 5VSB | Power (DC/AC) | Efficiency | Fan Speed | dBA | Temp (In/Out) | PF/AC Volts |
20% Load | 12.339A | 1.991A | 1.966A | 0.976A | 171.74W | 92.75% | 0 RPM | 0 dBA | 46.90°C | 0.933 |
12.170V | 5.023V | 3.353V | 5.107V | 185.17W | 38.87°C | 229.9V |
40% Load | 25.065A | 3.978A | 3.939A | 1.176A | 343.68W | 93.82% | 0 RPM | 0 dBA | 49.09°C | 0.972 |
12.150V | 5.019V | 3.348V | 5.090V | 366.33W | 39.94°C | 229.9V |
50% Load | 31.316A | 4.973A | 4.928A | 1.575A | 429.58W | 93.49% | 1369 RPM | 42.4 dBA | 39.92°C | 0.980 |
12.139V | 5.017V | 3.347V | 5.073V | 459.48W | 45.26°C | 229.8V |
60% Load | 37.588A | 5.977A | 5.916A | 1.975A | 515.57W | 93.30% | 1417 RPM | 44.9 dBA | 40.41°C | 0.983 |
12.127V | 5.013V | 3.344V | 5.059V | 552.60W | 45.89°C | 229.9V |
80% Load | 50.309A | 7.976A | 7.899A | 2.380A | 687.46W | 92.68% | 1802 RPM | 50.7 dBA | 42.30°C | 0.987 |
12.108V | 5.009V | 3.340V | 5.036V | 741.75W | 48.62°C | 229.9V |
100% Load | 63.675A | 8.986A | 8.894A | 2.992A | 859.29W | 91.91% | 1846 RPM | 51.7 dBA | 44.33°C | 0.988 |
12.087V | 5.005V | 3.338V | 5.009V | 934.90W | 51.41°C | 229.8V |
110% Load | 70.861A | 8.989A | 8.898A | 2.997A | 945.26W | 91.38% | 1870 RPM | 51.9 dBA | 45.93°C | 0.989 |
12.074V | 5.005V | 3.338V | 5.002V | 1034.40W | 54.32°C | 229.7V |
Crossload 1 | 1.968A | 15.003A | 15.004A | 0.502A | 151.91W | 85.97% | 1563 RPM | 47.2 dBA | 44.09°C | 0.930 |
12.161V | 5.014V | 3.345V | 5.106V | 176.71W | 49.72°C | 230.1V |
Crossload 2 | 71.600A | 1.000A | 1.003A | 1.001A | 879.15W | 92.29% | 1862 RPM | 51.9 dBA | 45.72°C | 0.988 |
12.091V | 5.010V | 3.345V | 5.064V | 952.60W | 53.60°C | 229.7V
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Efficiency
Efficiency at Low Loads
Efficiency at Low Loads
Corsair AX860
Test # | 12 V | 5 V | 3.3 V | 5 VSB | Power (DC/AC) | Efficiency | Fan Speed | Fan Noise | PF/AC Volts |
1 | 1.820A | 1.986A | 1.964A | 0.190A | 39.72W | 82.65% | 0 RPM | 0 dBA | 0.723 |
12.185V | 5.025V | 3.354V | 5.135V | 48.06W | 230.0V |
2 | 3.378A | 1.988A | 1.964A | 0.388A | 59.72W | 86.78% | 0 RPM | 0 dBA | 0.788 |
12.183V | 5.025V | 3.353V | 5.129V | 68.82W | 229.9V |
3 | 4.941A | 1.988A | 1.965A | 0.586A | 79.76W | 89.05% | 0 RPM | 0 dBA | 0.837 |
12.180V | 5.024V | 3.354V | 5.123V | 89.57W | 229.9V |
4 | 6.503A | 1.987A | 1.965A | 0.780A | 99.76W | 90.43% | 0 RPM | 0 dBA | 0.870 |
12.178V | 5.024V | 3.353V | 5.117V | 110.32W | 229.9V |
5VSB Efficiency
5VSB Efficiency
Corsair AX860
Test # | 5VSB | Power (DC/AC) | Efficiency | PF/AC Volts |
1 | 0.102A | 0.52W | 68.42% | 0.044 |
5.143V | 0.76W | 230.2V |
2 | 0.252A | 1.30W | 77.38% | 0.093 |
5.139V | 1.68W | 230.2V |
3 | 1.002A | 5.13W | 80.28% | 0.260 |
5.120V | 6.39W | 230.2V |
4 | 3.002A | 15.23W | 81.01% | 0.384 |
5.074V | 18.80W | 230.2V
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Power Consumption in Idle & Standby
Idle / Standby
Corsair AX860
Mode | 12 V | 5 V | 3.3 V | 5VSB | Power (AC) | PF/AC Volts |
Idle | 12.187V | 5.027V | 3.357V | 5.145V | 4.92W | 0.215 |
230.2V |
Standby | 0.18W | 0.011 |
230.2V
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Fan RPM, Delta Temperature and Output Noise
+12V Voltage Regulation Chart
3.3V Voltage Regulation Chart
Efficiency Chart
+12V Ripple Chart
5V Ripple Chart
3.3V Ripple Chart
5VSB Ripple Chart
Advanced Transient Response Tests
Advanced Transient Response 20%
Voltage | Before | After | Change | Pass/Fail |
12 V | 12.166V | 12.094V | 0.59% | Pass |
5 V | 5.022V | 4.968V | 1.08% | Pass |
3.3 V | 3.352V | 3.250V | 3.04% | Pass |
5VSB | 5.108V | 5.079V | 0.57% | Pass
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Advanced Transient Response 50%
Voltage | Before | After | Change | Pass/Fail |
12 V | 12.137V | 12.070V | 0.55% | Pass |
5 V | 5.016V | 4.958V | 1.16% | Pass |
3.3 V | 3.348V | 3.235V | 3.38% | Pass |
5VSB | 5.074V | 5.040V | 0.67% | Pass
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Transient Response at 20% Load
Transient Response at 50% Load
Turn-On Transient Tests
Ripple Measurements
Ripple Measurements
Corsair AX860
Test | 12 V | 5 V | 3.3 V | 5VSB | Pass/Fail |
20% Load | 13.4 mV | 12.4 mV | 10.4 mV | 6.6 mV | Pass |
40% Load | 15.8 mV | 12.7 mV | 11.0 mV | 6.8 mV | Pass |
50% Load | 17.1 mV | 13.2 mV | 11.3 mV | 7.3 mV | Pass |
60% Load | 17.0 mV | 13.9 mV | 11.4 mV | 7.6 mV | Pass |
80% Load | 18.7 mV | 14.9 mV | 12.7 mV | 7.8 mV | Pass |
100% Load | 22.2 mV | 16.1 mV | 13.4 mV | 8.5 mV | Pass |
110% Load | 23.3 mV | 16.5 mV | 13.6 mV | 9.2 mV | Pass |
Crossload 1 | 13.6 mV | 15.0 mV | 13.9 mV | 8.0 mV | Pass |
Crossload 2 | 21.9 mV | 14.3 mV | 11.6 mV | 10.1 mV | Pass
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Performance Rating
Performance per Dollar
9.6
가치와 결론

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- 납품 전체 전력 ° C
- 고효율
- 최고의 리플 억제
- 모든 레일 전압 규정
- 세미 팬 작동
- 완전 모듈
- 일본 캡 사용
- 7 년 보증
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- 가격
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