RM, RMX, TXM

[Vejnemojnen]

I know it was covered before, but I'm posting this nonetheless.

 

According to @jonnyGURU the RM is somewhat lesser in build-quality than TXM. Anyone would elaborate, what shall I mean by this? Used components, regulation, ripple, fan quality?

http://www.jonnyguru.com/forums/showthread.php?16713-Corsair-quot-hierarchy-quot

 

 

 

Any input would be kindly appreciated. I'm just curious. : )

[Samfisher]

6 minutes ago, Vejnemojnen said:

Used components, regulation, ripple, fan quality?

 

Probably all of the above, but not to any degree that would cause any problems for users who use either PSU.

[Vejnemojnen]

13 minutes ago, Samfisher said:

Probably all of the above, but not to any degree that would cause any problems for users who use either PSU.

Thanks. I'll try to look into the matter later.

[Guest]

6 hours ago, Vejnemojnen said:

Thanks. I'll try to look into the matter later.

That's what reviews are for:

 

RM650:  https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-rm650-power-supply,6187.html

 

RM750:  https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-rm750-power-supply,6172.html

 

[Vejnemojnen]

6 minutes ago, jonnyGURU said:

That's what reviews are for:

Thanks, found those. But my main question should have been: in what terms are TXM units better? There was better componentry mentioned, but not specifically. 

 

I tend to google for reviews in more languages before I post anything : ) But this question about TXM vs. RM is not yet solved  

[Guest]

42 minutes ago, Vejnemojnen said:

Thanks, found those. But my main question should have been: in what terms are TXM units better? There was better componentry mentioned, but not specifically. 

 

I tend to google for reviews in more languages before I post anything : ) But this question about TXM vs. RM is not yet solved  

TX750M review:  https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-tx750m-psu,5062.html

 

It's mostly about the capacitors and the fan.  That's all.

 

RM is the same platform as RMx, but does not have the Japanese capacitors and the Corsair fan.

 

TX-M has all Japanese capacitors, like the RMx.

 

RMx has capacitors in the cables which improve ripple, but makes the cables more difficult to manage.

 

The TX-M, unfortunately, is louder than the RM or RMx due to the PSU housing design (air gaps in the corners) and lack of Zero RPM mode.