Certification, Specs and Features

Certification

So Corsair offers a 80+ Bronze certification, tested by the 80PLUS organization (the people that certify and test efficiency). This is interesting as a year ago this model was simply 80 PLUS certified. But what does such a certification entail?

Well, we have standard, bronze, silver, gold, and platinum certifications. A PSU that is certified 80 PLUS Gold or 80 PLUS Platinum is more efficient than a normal unit. Below youll find a table that shows what efficiency levels a PSU has to achieve at a given load to make the grade for a specific certification level.

The Corsair GS800 power supplies are certified by the 80PLUS organization to deliver an 85% energy efficiency at 50% load (which equals with a Bronze label) and also comply with the ErP (Energy Related product) directive to ensure less than 1W of power is used in passive standby and off modes.

Specs and Features

Customize your lookIf you're serious about building gaming PCs, your PC's look is important. The color ring accessory pack, available separately, lets you match your GS Series PSU's accent color to your system's look, and the fan has red, white and blue LEDs (blue only on the GS600) to bathe the inside of your system in soft light. Running in stealth mode? You can turn off the lighting with a hardware switch that's accessible from outside the case.

Quiet Operation
A good gaming power supply must provide the cooling you need when you're pushing it hard, but it should be quiet when you're not. GS Series PSUs accomplish this through excellent efficiency it generates less heat, so it requires less cooling and a temperature-controlled 140mm fan that automatically adjusts its speed to meet demand. It doesn't even spin up until it's needed.

The fan LEDs can be turned on and off, with your choice of red, blue, or white. The color accessory pack (available separately) allows you to swap out the blue accent ring to match your PC's color scheme.

Reliable
No matter what your budget, your PC's power supply shouldn't go before its time. GS Series PSUs are built with carefully selected components to deliver a temperature rating of 40° C, for years of service in punishing environments. The fan uses a double ball bearing design to help ensure that it lasts as long as the internal circuitry.

Compatible
GS Series PSUs are build-friendly, with enough connectors to power just about any gaming rig you can imagine, and extra-long cables for full-tower case support and creative cable routing. It fits any ATX PC case, and works with ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, and E-ATX, and all other ATX-compatible motherboards.

Package contents

• GS Series power supply
• AC power cord
• Cable ties
• Mounting screws

Tech Specs

• A dedicated single +12V rail offers maximum compatibility with the latest components
• Fanless mode at low loads for quiet operation, with an ultra-quiet 140mm double ball-bearing fan that delivers excellent airflow when needed
• Color adjustable LED fan can switch between red, blue, white, and off settings by pressing the button on the back (600W model blue or off mode only)
• 80 PLUS Bronze certified, delivering up to 85% energy efficiency under real-world load conditions
• Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) with PF value of 0.99
• Universal AC input from 100~240VAV
• Over-voltage, under-voltage, over-current, and short circuit protection provide maximum safety for your critical system components
• High-quality capacitors provide uncompromised performance and reliability
• A three year warranty and lifetime access to Corsair's legendary technical support and customer service
• Safety Approvals:  cTUVus, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TÜV, CCC, C-tick
• Compatible: Conforms to ATX12V v2.31 standard, and is backward compatible with the ATX12V 2.2 and ATX12V 2.01 standards

The product is backed by a three year warranty.