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Corsair HX620W/HX520W Modular Power Supply

Introduction

The Corsair HX620W/HX520W power supply is the most versatile and robust power supply available in the market today. Utilizing superior triple +12V power rails and a whisper quiet double ball-bearing 120mm fan, the HX620W/HX520W is ready for tomorrows most power hungry components. The HX620W/HX520W conforms to the latest ATX12V 2.2/EPS12V 2.91 and RoHS standards, and delivers unparalleled continuous power to all of your critical system components reliably and safely. Corsairs easily detachable and exible modular cables allow you to use only the cables you need and enhance the air ow inside your system. The HX620W/HX520W is backed with a 5 year warranty and Corsairs legendary customer service.
Congratulations on your new Corsair HX620W/HX520W Power Supply!

Corsair Advantages

The HX620W/HX520W is packed with latest technology and features: Supports the latest ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 standards and is backwards compatible with ATX12V 2.01 systems. Guaranteed compatibility with dual-GPU congurations. Double forward switching circuitry design offers high efciency, up to 80% under wide load range. 99% Active Power Factor Correction provides clean and reliable power to your system. Universal AC input 90~264V automatically scans and detects the correct voltage. No more hassle of ipping that tiny red switch! Ultra quiet 120mm double ball-bearing fan delivers excellent airow at an exceptionally low noise level by varying the RPM in response to temperature. Triple 12V Rails provide independent reliable power to the CPU, video card and other components with a combined rating of 50A (40A on 520W) maximum! Advanced circuitry design that automatically enable power sharing between the triple +12V rails in an event of overload on any single +12V rail. Powerful +5Vsb rail with 3A rating. Over Current/Voltage/Power Protection, Under Voltage Protection, and Short Circuit Protection provide maximum safety to your critical system components. 105 C rated industrial grade capacitors provide uncompromised performance and reliability, delivering 4 times the lifespan of conventional 85 C rated capacitors.
Enhanced modular exible cables enable easier cable routing and increased airow in the system. Gold plated connectors provide oxide free ultra low-resistance contact between the power supply and critical system components. 5 year warranty and lifetime access to Corsairs legendary technical support and customer service.
Power Supply Specications
Model AC Input Rating AC Input Input Current Frequency DC Output

Max Load

CMPSU-620HX

CMPSU-520HX

90-264VAC 5~10A 47Hz~63Hz
Max Output Max Load Max Output
+3.3V +5V +12V1 +12V2 +12V3 -12V +5VSB Total Power
24A 30A 18A 18A 18A 0.8A 3A 620W

24A 24A 18A

18A 18A

9.6W 15W

0.8A 3A 520W

Package Contents

Corsair HX620W/HX520W Power Supply unit with 24-pin main power connector, 4-pin +12V connector and 8-pin EPS12V connector. User Manual Corsair enhanced modular cable set, consisting of the following: 2 x 800mm 4-pin peripheral power connector cables with three connector heads. For HX620W: 2 x 450mm 4-pin peripheral power connector cables with two connector heads. For HX520W: 1 x 450mm 4-pin peripheral power connector cables with two connector heads.
Note: The 4-pin peripheral power connector is widely used on devices such as IDE hard drives, CD-ROM drives, optical drives, and on certain AGP video cards.
Note: The 6-pin PCI Express power connector is used on PCI Express video cards.
2 x 550mm PCI Express connector cables.
Note: The SATA power connector is used on SATA hard drives or SATA CDROM drives.
For HX620W: 2 x 800mm SATA connector cable with three SATA connector heads. 1 x 650mm SATA connector cable with two SATA connector heads. For HX520W: 2 x 650mm SATA connector cable with two SATA connector heads.
Note: The small 4-pin power connector is widely used on oppy drives, and certain fan control panels.
1 x Y-adapter with a 4-pin female peripherals power connector at one end and two female small 4-pin Floppy power connectors at the other.
1 x Y-adapter with a 4-pin female peripherals power connector at one end and two female 4-pin peripherals FAN ONLY power connectors at the other.
Note: The Fan only power connector is strictly used on fans.
AC Power cord Cable ties Mounting screws Corsair case badge

Installation

Before proceeding with installation, please read through this manual in its entirety. Step A: Building a brand new system: (If you are replacing your existing power supply, please go to step B.) 1. Please make sure the HX620W/HX520W is not connected with an AC power cord. 2. Follow the directions in your chassis manual and install the HX620W/ HX520W with the screws provided. 3. The main 24-pin power cable attached on the HX620W/HX520W has a detachable 4-pin mechanism in order to support either a 24-pin or a 20-pin socket on the motherboard.
a. If your motherboard has a 24-pin socket, you may connect the 24-pin main power cable from the HX620W/HX520W directly to your motherboard. b. If your motherboard has a 20-pin socket, you must detach the 4-pin cable from the 24-pin connector, and then plug the 20-pin cable onto your motherboard without connecting the 4-pin connector.
4. The HX620W/HX520W has an attached 4-pin +12V and an 8-pin +12V cable; also know as "P4" and "EPS12V" cable.
a. If your motherboard has a 4-pin +12V socket, connect the 4-pin cable directly to your motherboard. b. If your motherboard has an 8-pin socket, connect the 8-pin cable directly to your motherboard.
Warning: The detachable 4-pin from the 24-pin main connector is not a "P4" or "+12V" connector. Serious damage can be caused if you use it in place of "P4" or "+12V" connector.
5.The HX620W includes 4 Peripheral cables (3 Peripherals on the HX520W), 2 PCI-Express cables, 2 SATA cables, 1 Y-Adapter for small 4-pin devices and 1 Y-Adapter for fan only.
a. Connect Peripheral cable to hard disk power socket (repeat if necessary). b. Connect Peripheral cable to CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives power socket (repeat if necessary). c. Connect SATA cable to SATA Hard drives power socket (repeat if necessary). d. Connect PCI-E cable to power socket of your PCI-Express video card if required (repeat if necessary) e. For any peripheral requiring a small 4-pin connector, connect the Y-Adapter of the small 4-pin cable to any of the peripheral cable connector, and then connect the small 4-pin cable to the devices power socket. f. For any fan requiring a standard 4-pin connector, connect the Y-Adapter of the fan cable to any of the peripheral cable connector, and then connect the standard 4-pin socket to the fan cable.

Warning: The Y-Adapter for the fan can be only used on standard fans. Serious damage can result if you use it on other peripherals. If your fan has a pass-through male standard 4-pin connector, please do not use it on your peripherals. For thermally-controlled fans, please use standard 4-pin peripheral power connectors.
g. After you have connected all your devices, you may connect the other end of the cables to the HX620W/HX520W front panel. h. Please make sure all the cables are tightly connected.
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6. Connect the AC power cord to the HX620W/HX520W and turn on the HX620W/HX520W by pushing the switch to "I" position.
Congratulations! You have completed installation of the HX620W/HX520W power supply and your system is ready to go!
Step B: Replacing your existing power supply 1. Disconnect the AC power cord from your wall outlet or UPS and from the existing power supply. 2. Disconnect all the power cables from your video card, motherboard and all the other peripherals. 3. Follow the direction in your chassis manual and uninstall your existing power supply. 4. Go to Step A.
Safety and Agency Approvals
CE FCC C-TICK UL CSA TUV CB EN55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 CLASS B EN 61000-3-2:2000, EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001 EN55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003 FCC Part 15 & Part 2 (CISPR 22 CLASS B) AS/NZS CISPR 22:2002 CLASS B UL 60950-1 CSA C22.2 NO. 60950-1 EN 60950-1 IEC 60950-1

Warnings

Due to high voltages inside the power supply, under no circumstances should the power supply cover be removed. Warranty is voided once the cover is removed. Please operate the power supply in a safe and dry environment. Do not insert any objects into the open ventilation or fan grill area of the power supply. Please use ONLY genuine Corsair modular cables with Corsair HX620W/ HX520W Series Power Supply. Third party cables might not be compatible and could cause serious damage to your system and power supply. The warranty is voided with the use of third party cables. The 24-pin main power connector has a detachable 4-pin connector. This 4-pin connector is not a P4 or ATX 12V connector. Please DO NOT force this cable in the P4 or ATX +12V socket on the motherboard. For indoor use only.

Disclaimer and Warranty

Disclaimer While all efforts have been made to provide the most comprehensive tutorial possible, Corsair assumes no liability expressed or implied for any damage(s) occurring to your components as a result of using Corsair HX620W/ HX520W series products, either due to mistake or omission on our part in the instructions, or due to failure or defect in the Corsair HX620W/HX520W series products. In addition, Corsair assumes no liability, expressed or implied, for the use of this product, and more specically for any, and all damages caused by the use of this product to any other devices in a personal computer, whether due to product failure, leak, electrical shorts, and or electro-magnetic emissions.

Warranty Corsair HX620W/HX520W series products are guaranteed for sixty (60) months from the date of delivery to the nal user against defects in materials or workmanship. During this period, they will be repaired or have parts replaced, at our discretion, provided that: (I) the product is returned to the agent from which it was purchased with shipping prepaid; (II) the product has been purchased by the end user and not used for hire purposes; (III) the product has not been misused, handled carelessly, or other than in accordance with any instructions provided with respect to its use; (IV) the product has not been damaged due to acts of nature, such as lighting, re, ood, or earthquake; (V) the warranty stickers have not been removed or tampered. This guarantee does not confer rights other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage. This guarantee is offered as an extra benet and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
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Q&A: Corsair Professional Series HX650W
Why the successor to the HX620W more than lives up to its predecessors reputation The launch of the Corsair Professional Series HX650W signals the end-of-life for the Corsair HX620W, which was the first PSU that Corsair launched in 2006. The HX620W quickly established the company as a major player in this sector, thanks to its compelling combination of class-leading performance, matched with build and component quality that was second to none. It acquired worldwide critical acclaim in the technical press and set a new standard, by which other power supplies would be judged. As Corsair makes the transition from the HX620W to the new Professional Series HX650W, we felt that it was important to explain why we are stopping production of a power supply with such an important and illustrious history, and to reassure the market that its successor more than lives up to the HX620Ws reputation and in fact succeeds it in terms of performance and specifications.

Questions:

Why is the HX650W superior to the HX620W? The HX650W is based on the same highly-respected platform as the HX620W, but with several key upgrades to ensure even better performance. This allows the HX650W to generate more power than the HX620W (650W versus 620W), with more current available on the critical +12V rail (52A / 624W), leading to better support for todays multi-core CPUs and 3D graphics cards. The enhanced design of the HX650W also leads to greater energy-efficiency (80 PLUS BRONZE), which reduces electricity usage and results in less energy wasted as heat, allowing for quieter cooling. In addition, the HX650W includes a greater number of SATA power connectors (9 versus 8 on the HX620W), and PCI-E connectors (4 versus 2), enhancing the PSUs ability to support the latest enthusiast PC configurations. The HX650W retains the same premium build quality and component quality ethos as the HX620W, including up-rated components and 105C capacitors, and it is tested to the same rigorous quality standards. This guarantees continuous output at 100% load at an ambient temperature of 50C, ensuring unflinching performance even in the most demanding PCs. Why did we make the transition? Corsair is committed to providing the highest-quality power supplies on the market. Although the HX620W is still one of the best-performing PSUs in its segment, we felt the time was right to update the model with even greater performance, while retaining all the aspects that made the HX620W such a popular and wellrespected power supply.
Is the HX650W a replacement for the HX620W, or its successor? The HX650W is the successor to the HX620W in every way, since it offers better performance and efficiency. The updated design provides more power, including a greater amount of power on the critical +12V rail; higher energy-efficiency contributing to lower temperatures and quieter cooling; a greater number of SATA and PCI-E connectors; and a longer warranty of 7 years, compared to 5 for the HX620W.
Corsair Professional Series HX650W versus Corsair HX620W making the best, better. Corsair Professional Series HX650W Total Power +12V current Efficiency 650W

continuous at 50C

Corsair HX620W 620W

HX650W Advantage

A higher power output means better support the latest PC platforms. A more powerful +12V rail provides better support for todays multi-core processors and graphics cards An updated circuit design leads to increased energy-efficiency, and less heat and noise Same, low-noise cooling technology, but more efficient HX650W produces less heat and therefore benefits from quieter cooling Higher number of SSDs and other storage devices supported Better support for high-end, dual-graphics solutions Longer warranty reinforces Corsairs commitment to superior product quality
52A (624W) 80 PLUS Bronze

(82% or higher)

50A (600W) 80 PLUS

(80% or higher)

Cooling SATA connectors PCI-E connectors Warranty

thermally-controlled fan

7 Years

5 Years

Corsair Professional Series HX650W Specifications:
AC INPUT DC Output MAX Current Max Combined Wattage +3.3V 24A

CMPSU-650HX

100-240V ~ 10A 50/60Hz +5V 30A +12V 52A 624W 650W -12V 0.8A 9.6W +5Vsb 3A 15W
Corsair Professional Series HX650W Modular Cable Set:
QUANTITY PCI-E SATA PERIPHERAL 2 LENGTH 600mm 700mm 850mm CONNECTORS PER CABLE 5 TOTAL CONNECTORS 10*
* Floppy cable connector is attached to the end of peripheral cable

CMPSU-650HX Efficiency

CMPSU-650HX Noise level

89% 87% 85%

Efficiency*
83% 81% 79% 77% 75% Full (650W)
115Vac Input 230Vac Input

Typical (325W)

System Load

Light (130W)

Wattage