Cybenetics, one of the top efficiency certification programs for gauging and ranking various aspects of a PSU, including efficiency, noise, and noise damping, will now be used for all Corsair power supplies going forward, Corsair has announced. Corsair, which also owns the ELGATO and SCUF brands, noted that it utilized both 80 PLUS and Cybenetics in the past few years, but that it’s switching exclusively to the latter for what it says is the most accurate representation of a PSU’s performance.
Corsair on why Cybenetics is the new standard:
- “Enhanced Efficiency Metrics: Cybenetics provides a detailed efficiency profile across various loads, environments, and operational conditions, reflecting real-world usage more accurately.”
- “Noise Level Assessment: In addition to efficiency, Cybenetics introduces a noise certification that categorizes PSUs based on their acoustic performance, from A++ (virtually silent) to F (noisy). This is particularly noteworthy for gamers and professionals who require quieter systems.”
- “More Data Points: Cybenetics’ testing methodology produces thousands of data points across all loads, rather than the handful of measurements produced during 80 PLUS testing, ensuring more accurate results.”
A look at Corsair’s most recent PSU lineup:
The original word from Corsair:
Cybenetics certification offers a more comprehensive assessment of PSU performance than its predecessor. It still rates efficiency on a familiar tier system in the form of Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Titanium certifications, making the transition easy for PC enthusiasts. Cybenetics testing, however, is far more thorough and detailed than 80 PLUS, leading to more accurate results.
All CORSAIR PSUs released in the past few years carry both 80 PLUS and Cybenetics certifications in order to ease the transition to the new standard. Future CORSAIR power supplies will exclusively use Cybenetics efficiency and noise ratings for the most accurate representation of the PSU’s performance.