Question Corsair AX1600i vs AX1200i

[Durwesh Naeem]

What is the Difference between the two, other than one having more wattage.

 

[Lutfij]

The number of connectors on the modular face of the PSU + the cables being different with regards to the number of connectors per cable+the length of the cables.

 

[Durwesh Naeem]

The number of connectors on the modular face of the PSU + the cables being different with regards to the number of connectors per cable+the length of the cables.

Ok, so my AX1200i got faulty and unfortunately the only option where i am is a brand new AX1600i and no other. i hope on paper it is better than the AX1200i

 

[rolli59]

The AX comes with a 10 year warranty so unless you bought it over 10years ago you can RMA with Corsair.

 

[Durwesh Naeem]

The AX comes with a 10 year warranty so unless you bought it over 10years ago you can RMA with Corsair.

Yes the ax1600i is the replacement i am getting.

 

[rcald2000]

Another option....

I wholeheartedly agree that you should RMA your AX1200i to Corsair, and request an advanced RMA, so that you're not without a PSU in the interim. But if you're determined to purchase a new PSU anyway, may I suggest that you buy their platinum efficiency equivalent HX1500i. NewEgg is currently selling it for $400 plus a $50 instant promo code. The 1,000 watt version is only $260.

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CORSAIR HX1500i Platinum Certified Full Modular Power Supply
$399.99 (+ $50 off w/ promo code CSMAYD6, limited offer)

https://www.newegg.com/corsair-hx1500i-cp-9020215-na-1500w/p/N82E16817139288

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CORSAIR HX1000i Platinum Certified Full Modular Power Supply
$259.99

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-HX1000i-Platinum-Ultra-Low-Connectors/dp/B0B3S8HR8M?th=1

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Btw, the Corsair HX1000i / HX1500i / AX1600i weigh 4.39 / 5.28 / 12.80 pounds respectively. As someone who owns the competitor to the AX, EVGA T2 1600, I personally wouldn't want to add that much weight (and girth) to a rig unless I really needed it. Just my opinion.

Addendum: If you're willing to consider Super Flower and their EVGA counterpart, the options below are also very good. The Super flower models below are used almost exclusively in Puget Systems custom builds. Again, I'll mention that the EVGA T2 1600 below is as heavy as the Corsair AX1600i, almost 13 pounds, plus the weight of the cables themselves. Both are lengthy units as well. The SeaSonic Vertex has the new ATX 3.0 / PCIe 5.0 compliant 16 pin connector, which your RTX 3090 Ti could connect to with a singular power cable, instead of three cables into the adapter.

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Super Flower Leadex Platinum SE 1200W 80+ Platinum, 10 Years Warranty
$209.99

Are you a human?

www.newegg.com

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Super Flower Leadex Platinum 1600W 80+ Platinum, 10 Years Warranty
$309.99 (+ $40 off w/ promo code MYRSSCS977, limited offer By Super Flower)

https://www.newegg.com/super-flower-leadex-platinum-sf-1600f14hp-1600w/p/1HU-024C-00015

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EVGA SuperNOVA 1600 T2 220-T2-1600-X1 80+ Titanium
$359.99

https://www.newegg.com/evga-220-t2-1600-x1-1600w/p/N82E16817438041

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Seasonic VERTEX GX-1200, 1200W 80+ Gold, ATX 3.0 / PCIe 5.0 Compliant
$289.99

https://www.newegg.com/seasonic-vertex-gx-1200/p/N82E16817320023

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[rolli59]

Yes the ax1600i is the replacement i am getting.

So you are getting it through RMA with Corsair? In that case you are getting a upgrade since it is 6 years newer tech and considered one of the best PSU´s ever built.

 

[Durwesh Naeem]

Another option....

I wholeheartedly agree that you should RMA your AX1200i to Corsair, and request an advanced RMA, so that you're not without a PSU in the interim. But if you're determined to purchase a new PSU anyway, may I suggest that you buy their platinum efficiency equivalent HX1500i. NewEgg is currently selling it for $400 plus a $50 instant promo code. The 1,000 watt version is only $260.

--------------------------------------
CORSAIR HX1500i Platinum Certified Full Modular Power Supply
$399.99 (+ $50 off w/ promo code CSMAYD6, limited offer)

https://www.newegg.com/corsair-hx1500i-cp-9020215-na-1500w/p/N82E16817139288

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CORSAIR HX1000i Platinum Certified Full Modular Power Supply
$259.99

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-HX1000i-Platinum-Ultra-Low-Connectors/dp/B0B3S8HR8M?th=1

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Btw, the Corsair HX1000i / HX1500i / AX1600i weigh 4.39 / 5.28 / 12.80 pounds respectively. As someone who owns the competitor to the AX, EVGA T2 1600, I personally wouldn't want to add that much weight (and girth) to a rig unless I really needed it. Just my opinion.

Addendum: If you're willing to consider Super Flower and their EVGA counterpart, the options below are also very good. The Super flower models below are used almost exclusively in Puget Systems custom builds. Again, I'll mention that the EVGA T2 1600 below is as heavy as the Corsair AX1600i, almost 13 pounds, plus the weight of the cables themselves. Both are lengthy units as well. The SeaSonic Vertex has the new ATX 3.0 / PCIe 5.0 compliant 16 pin connector, which your RTX 3090 Ti could connect to with a singular power cable, instead of three cables into the adapter.

--------------------------------------
Super Flower Leadex Platinum SE 1200W 80+ Platinum, 10 Years Warranty
$209.99

Are you a human?

www.newegg.com

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Super Flower Leadex Platinum 1600W 80+ Platinum, 10 Years Warranty
$309.99 (+ $40 off w/ promo code MYRSSCS977, limited offer By Super Flower)

https://www.newegg.com/super-flower-leadex-platinum-sf-1600f14hp-1600w/p/1HU-024C-00015

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EVGA SuperNOVA 1600 T2 220-T2-1600-X1 80+ Titanium
$359.99

https://www.newegg.com/evga-220-t2-1600-x1-1600w/p/N82E16817438041

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Seasonic VERTEX GX-1200, 1200W 80+ Gold, ATX 3.0 / PCIe 5.0 Compliant
$289.99

https://www.newegg.com/seasonic-vertex-gx-1200/p/N82E16817320023

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It means a lot to me that you took your time and wrote such a comprehensive reply. I am currently using a HX1200i, i bought it. So I am not without a PSU. The RMA i am getting is an AX1600i, i did request them to send me a newer variant if possible. As far as the weight of the PSU is concerned, it does sound very big and heavy. Luckily i have a corsair 1000D super tower case. It will fit inside easily, Plus the case is already quite heavy

 

[Durwesh Naeem]

So you are getting it through RMA with Corsair? In that case you are getting a upgrade since it is 6 years newer tech and considered one of the best PSU´s ever built.

Yes i am.

 

[rolli59]

Yes i am.

Looks like all the cables are interchangeable except for the 24pin https://www.corsair.com/us/en/legacy-psu-cable-compatibility https://www.corsair.com/us/en/legacy-psu-cable-compatibility

 

[Durwesh Naeem]

I received the replacement of my faulty AX1200i. By far it seems its totally worth it. The AX1600i is even more premium, when it comes to its build quality. I even made an unboxing and performance video too.

View: https://youtu.be/AfpzAkl4CFA

 

[rcald2000]

I watched your video. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Durwesh Naeem]

I watched your video. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you so much, you really did put in my mind before hand that the AX1600i is gonna be heavy otherwise i might not have noticed it.

 

[sonofjesse]

AXI and HXI both are great power supplies.

I have still got HXI's 7+ years old no issues rocking and rolling.