{"id":18846,"date":"2022-08-06T13:51:56","date_gmt":"2022-08-06T11:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=18846"},"modified":"2022-09-03T12:29:45","modified_gmt":"2022-09-03T10:29:45","slug":"corsair-rmx-vs-rm-psus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/corsair-rmx-vs-rm-psus\/","title":{"rendered":"Corsair RM vs RMx PSU's [Differences And The Better Pick]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66845599cd09a\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66845599cd09a\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66845599cd09a\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/corsair-rmx-vs-rm-psus\/#What_is_a_Corsair_RM_PSU\" title=\"What is a Corsair RM PSU?\">What is a Corsair RM PSU?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/corsair-rmx-vs-rm-psus\/#What_is_a_Corsair_RMx_PSU\" title=\"What is a Corsair RMx PSU?\">What is a Corsair RMx PSU?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/corsair-rmx-vs-rm-psus\/#Whats_The_Difference_Between_Corsair_RM_and_Corsair_RMx_PSUs\" title=\"What\u2019s The Difference Between Corsair RM and Corsair RMx PSUs?\">What\u2019s The Difference Between Corsair RM and Corsair RMx PSUs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/corsair-rmx-vs-rm-psus\/#When_To_Buy_a_Corsair_RM_PSU_Instead\" title=\"When To Buy a Corsair RM PSU Instead\">When To Buy a Corsair RM PSU Instead<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/corsair-rmx-vs-rm-psus\/#When_To_Buy_a_Corsair_RMx_PSU_Instead\" title=\"When To Buy a Corsair RMx PSU Instead\">When To Buy a Corsair RMx PSU Instead<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/corsair-rmx-vs-rm-psus\/#Are_There_Other_Corsair_PSU_Series\" title=\"Are There Other Corsair PSU Series?\">Are There Other Corsair PSU Series?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/corsair-rmx-vs-rm-psus\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/corsair-rmx-vs-rm-psus\/#What_Makes_a_PC_Suitable_For_Overclocking\" title=\"What Makes a PC Suitable For Overclocking?\">What Makes a PC Suitable For Overclocking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/corsair-rmx-vs-rm-psus\/#What_Are_80_Power_Efficiency_Ratings\" title=\"What Are 80+ Power Efficiency Ratings?\">What Are 80+ Power Efficiency Ratings?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/corsair-rmx-vs-rm-psus\/#What_Makes_Modular_Power_Supplies_Better\" title=\"What Makes Modular Power Supplies Better?\">What Makes Modular Power Supplies Better?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/corsair-rmx-vs-rm-psus\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>In the matchup of Corsair RMX vs RM PSUs, which power supply series is best? What\u2019s the actual difference between the two, anyway?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Today, I'll answer these specific questions and help point you toward the right power supply for your needs.<\/p>\n<p>Corsair RM and RMx PSUs are both pretty well-reviewed units, so either way, you should be fine once I\u2019ve outlined the specifics.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Corsair_RM_PSU\"><\/span>What is a Corsair RM PSU?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s start with explaining what a Corsair RM PSU is since it was actually released first<\/strong>. By a few years, in fact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Corsair RM PSU series launched as a replacement for Corsair TX Series Power Supplies in September of 2013. It included 80+ Gold Efficiency, Full Modularity, and Zero RPM fan modes across every model.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18854\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RM-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features.jpg\" alt=\"Corsair RM Series Fully Modular PSU Features\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RM-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RM-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RM-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RM-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RM-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18854 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Corsair RM Series Fully Modular PSU Features\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RM-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RM-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RM-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RM-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RM-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RM-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Zero RPM fan modes allow for a user\u2019s power supply to operate in complete silence until a certain temperature threshold is passed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This helps keep noise levels low<\/strong>, especially at idle, and (in theory) should result in longer life for the PSU fan. Granted, <strong>PSUs are generally built to last, and the RM Series boasts a clean 10 Year Warranty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The main difference between the two series from the RM user\u2019s perspective will most likely be the change in cabling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Since the <strong>RM Series does not have capacitors in its cables, its cables are actually more flexible and easy to work with than the RMx PSU\u2019s<\/strong>. That\u2019s a minor spoiler for an upcoming section but felt appropriate to clarify here before explaining the RMx.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Corsair_RMx_PSU\"><\/span>What is a Corsair RMx PSU?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Corsair RMx PSU Series was released in late September of 2015, about two years down the line from Corsair RM Series\u2019 original release.<\/strong> And as the minor change in naming scheme implies, these still are largely the same PSUs with the same features.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Corsair RMx PSUs also boast 80+ Gold Efficiency, Full Modularity, and a zero RPM fan mode across the board!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18855\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features.jpg\" alt=\"Corsair RMx Series Fully Modular PSU Features\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18855 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Corsair RMx Series Fully Modular PSU Features\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-Series-Fully-Modular-PSU-Features.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>That\u2019s...almost the same as the Corsair RM Series. Uncannily so, even. They even have the same 10 Year Warranties,<\/strong> at least as of initial writing in July 2022!<\/p>\n<p>Truthfully, you\u2019d be hard-pressed to tell the difference between the two by glancing at them side-by-side in your typical part picker or spreadsheet.<\/p>\n<p>So let's compare:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_The_Difference_Between_Corsair_RM_and_Corsair_RMx_PSUs\"><\/span>What\u2019s The Difference Between Corsair RM and Corsair RMx PSUs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>So, what\u2019s the difference?<\/strong> The first major difference starts on a more fundamental level: the capacitors inside the Corsair RMx PSUs.<strong> Compared to the RM Series PSUs, they\u2019re composed of Japanese capacitors<\/strong> across-the-board.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Japanese capacitors are considered to be of higher quality and are tested more vigorously for heavy usage conditions, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forum.corsair.com\/blog\/power-supply-units\/power-supply-capacitor-q-and-a\/#:~:text=Q%3A%20Are%20Japanese%20capacitors%20actually,to%20use%20Japanese%20brand%20capacitors.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>at least according to Corsair<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Additionally, the cables that come with an RMx PSU also have capacitors. This makes them a bit stiff for power supply cables, definitely stiffer than their RM cable counterparts<\/strong>. While this may also provide a boon to power delivery, in theory,<strong> cable management is also a fairly important part of any PC build.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18856\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-PSU-Salient-Features.jpg\" alt=\"Corsair RMx PSU Salient Features\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-PSU-Salient-Features.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-PSU-Salient-Features-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-PSU-Salient-Features-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-PSU-Salient-Features-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-PSU-Salient-Features-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18856 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Corsair RMx PSU Salient Features\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-PSU-Salient-Features.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-PSU-Salient-Features-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-PSU-Salient-Features-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-PSU-Salient-Features-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-PSU-Salient-Features-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Corsair-RMx-PSU-Salient-Features.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Finally, RMx PSUs also have slightly thicker MagLev bearing fans.<\/strong> <strong>These are also quieter due to their low-friction bearing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here's an overview comparing Corsair's RM and RMx PSUs directly:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-160\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-160 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"> <\/th><th class=\"column-2\">RM<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">RMx<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Zero RPM Fan Mode<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Internal Capacitors<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">105\u00b0C (<span style=\"color:#7f11e0;\">Chinese<\/span>)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">105\u00b0C (<span style=\"color:#7f11e0;\">Japanese<\/span>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Efficiency Rating<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">80 Plus Gold<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">80 Plus Gold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">In-Cable Capacitors<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"color:#7f11e0;\">No<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"color:#7f11e0;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Modularity<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fully Modular<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Fully Modular<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Warranty<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">10 Years<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Fan Bearings<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"color:#7f11e0;\">Regular Bearing<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"color:#7f11e0;\">magnetic Levitation Bearing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Price (850W)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"color:#7f11e0;\">~130$<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"color:#7f11e0;\">~160$<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-160 from cache -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_To_Buy_a_Corsair_RM_PSU_Instead\"><\/span>When To Buy a Corsair RM PSU Instead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>If you prefer a better out-of-box experience with minimal fuss and don\u2019t see yourself pushing the power limits of your PSU, <\/strong>a Corsair RM PSU may be the better option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Besides being cheaper, Corsair RM PSUs have more flexible cabling than Corsair RMx PSUs<\/strong>. This makes them <strong>ideal to be used right away in smaller Micro ATX and Mini ITX PC builds, which would naturally prove harder to work in with stiffer cabling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you don\u2019t have specialized power or noise concerns, a Corsair RM PSU probably makes more sense.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_To_Buy_a_Corsair_RMx_PSU_Instead\"><\/span>When To Buy a Corsair RMx PSU Instead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>If you don\u2019t mind slightly stiffer cabling (easier to manage in a larger Micro ATX or proper ATX PC build) and paying a small price premium, definitely consider a Corsair RMx PSU! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you move past the cabling downside, <strong>the fan runs quieter even under load<\/strong> while Silent RPM fan mode is no longer active. <strong>The price difference is rarely more than ten dollars, and it\u2019s easily in favor of the RMx when the gap is that small.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Additionally, the Japanese capacitors add further reliability to the RMx PSUs. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>While it\u2019s true that they\u2019re rated for the same lifespan as their non-X counterparts, clean and reliable power delivery is a treasured part of any overclocker\u2019s build<\/strong>. Ensuring the highest quality of hardware in your budget at every step in the process can help facilitate that.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_There_Other_Corsair_PSU_Series\"><\/span>Are There Other Corsair PSU Series?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_18848\" style=\"width: 486px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18848\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-18848\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/word-image-18846-1.png\" alt=\"Corsair Power Supply Units\" width=\"486\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/word-image-18846-1.png 486w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/word-image-18846-1-300x186.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18848\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-18848 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20486%20302%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Corsair Power Supply Units\" width=\"486\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20486%20302%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 486w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/word-image-18846-1.png 486w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/word-image-18846-1-300x186.png 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/word-image-18846-1.png\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-18848\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corsair.com\/us\/en\/Categories\/Products\/Power-Supply-Units\/c\/Cor_Products_PowerSupply_Units?q=%3Afeatured%3ApsuLinkSupport%3AYes&amp;text=&amp;pageSize=#rotatingText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corsair<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Yes, actually! <strong>On Corsair\u2019s site, their PSU Series fall into one of four overall categories: iCue Smart PSUs, Efficiency &amp; Electrical Performance PSUs, Modular &amp; Quiet Performance PSUs, and Reliable &amp; Continuous Power Delivery PSUs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oh, and the letters used to name a series definitely don\u2019t mean anything.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I\u2019ve searched and searched for actual days and found no evidence that RM or RMx have ever been short for actual words. <\/strong>If you\u2019ve wondered what Corsair RMx stands for, now you know: the answer is nothing,<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Corsair RM and RMx Series both fall within the Modular, Quiet Performance PSU Category. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The only non-RM PSU that accompanies them is the Corsair SF600, which is an SFF (Small Form Factor) PSU.<\/p>\n<p>The Corsair SF series is probably the only actual exception to the letters-don\u2019t-mean-anything rule in their naming scheme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The other categories include the following PSU series at the current time of writing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>iCue Smart PSUs<\/strong>: Corsair CX Series, Corsair AX Series<\/li>\n<li><strong>Efficiency &amp; Electrical Performance PSUs<\/strong>: Corsair HX Series, Corsair SF Series<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reliable &amp; Continuous Power Delivery PSUs<\/strong>: Corsair CX Series, Corsair VS Series, Corsair CX-M Series<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_a_PC_Suitable_For_Overclocking\"><\/span>What Makes a PC Suitable For Overclocking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A PC's suitability for overclocking is going to vary depending on a few different factors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First, of course, you need a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/motherboard-affect-performance\/\"><strong>CPU and motherboard chipset that both support overclocking capabilities<\/strong><\/a>,<strong> to begin with.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18858\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18858\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18858\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Overclocking-Friendly-Features-High-End-Motherboards.jpg\" alt=\"Overclocking Friendly Features High End Motherboards\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Overclocking-Friendly-Features-High-End-Motherboards.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Overclocking-Friendly-Features-High-End-Motherboards-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Overclocking-Friendly-Features-High-End-Motherboards-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Overclocking-Friendly-Features-High-End-Motherboards-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Overclocking-Friendly-Features-High-End-Motherboards-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18858\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18858 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Overclocking Friendly Features High End Motherboards\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Overclocking-Friendly-Features-High-End-Motherboards.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Overclocking-Friendly-Features-High-End-Motherboards-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Overclocking-Friendly-Features-High-End-Motherboards-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Overclocking-Friendly-Features-High-End-Motherboards-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Overclocking-Friendly-Features-High-End-Motherboards-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/Overclocking-Friendly-Features-High-End-Motherboards.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-18858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/Motherboard\/MAG-X570-TOMAHAWK-WIFI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSI<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Next, you'll need <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/motherboard-vrm-guide\/\"><strong>high-quality motherboard VRMs<\/strong><\/a><strong> (Voltage Regulator Modules) in order to achieve stable power delivery to the CPU.<\/strong> This will make it easier to push higher voltages and higher overclocks while maintaining system stability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Finally, I actually do recommend a high-efficiency, high-quality power supply<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Both the RM Series PSUs should be good for overclocking, with the RMx PSUs being slightly better.<\/p>\n<p>If you're willing to spend more, however, you should also consider Corsair HX and Corsair AX Series Power Supplies.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_80_Power_Efficiency_Ratings\"><\/span>What Are 80+ Power Efficiency Ratings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>A power supply's 80+ Power Efficiency Rating is a rating of its total power efficiency (input voltage: output voltage and heat).<\/strong> High efficiency minimizes excess heat and power consumption.<\/p>\n<p><strong>80+ Power Efficiency levels are broadly divided into tiers, starting with basic 80+ Power Efficiency (~80%) and culminating in 80+ Titanium Power Efficiency (~92-94%)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18857\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/80-Plus-Ratings.jpg\" alt=\"80 Plus Ratings\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/80-Plus-Ratings.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/80-Plus-Ratings-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/80-Plus-Ratings-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/80-Plus-Ratings-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/80-Plus-Ratings-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18857 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"80 Plus Ratings\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/80-Plus-Ratings.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/80-Plus-Ratings-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/80-Plus-Ratings-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/80-Plus-Ratings-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/80-Plus-Ratings-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/08\/80-Plus-Ratings.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Both the <strong>Corsair RM and Corsair RMx PSU Series use the 80+ Gold Power Efficiency standard, which places them firmly in the mid-range of efficiency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Modular_Power_Supplies_Better\"><\/span>What Makes Modular Power Supplies Better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_17808\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17808\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17808\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types.jpg\" alt=\"Power Supply Types\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17808\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17808 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Power Supply Types\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/Power-Supply-Types.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Seasonic<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The Corsair RM and Corsair RMx PSU Series are both Fully-Modular Power Supplies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This means you have the maximum amount of cable-related flexibility with these PSUs, including the ability to replace all PSU cables entirely with your own custom cabling<\/strong> for color theming, shorter\/longer length, or really just about anything else.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Most of the practical benefits of Fully-Modular PSUs can be seen in Semi-Modular PSUs as well since Semi-Modular still allows most cables to be removed and only mandates the mandatory power cables being run at all times<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Non-Modular PSUs run all cables at all times, even if they aren\u2019t in use, <strong>making Non-Modular PSUs by far the worst for cable management.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And that\u2019s it, for now! I hope that this article helped teach you more about Corsair Power Supplies, and Power Supplies in general for that matter.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Leave a <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> below and let me know if you have any more PSU questions, or head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forums<\/a> to ask our wider community for tips!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Until then or until next time, happy building! And don\u2019t forget to get a Power Supply with a healthy range of wattage above your maximum estimated usage to ensure efficiency and stability.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the matchup of Corsair RMX vs RM PSUs, which power supply series is best? What\u2019s the actual difference between the two, anyway? Today, I'll answer these specific questions and help point you toward the right power supply for your needs. 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