Corsair Type 3
Explore documented power supplies and cables
compatible with the Corsair Type 3 pinout.
| Series | Wattage |
|---|---|
RM (Yellow label) | 450W 550W 650W 750W 850W 1000W |
HXi (Blue Label) | 750W 850W 1000W 1200W |
HX Gold | 650W 750W 850W 1050W |
AXi | 760W 860W 1200W 1500W |
TX-M | 550W 650W 750W |
CX-M | 450W 550W 650W 750W |
Reading the
compatibility
tables and pinouts
The table above outlines which power supply series, and individual units within, are compatible with the defined pinout. While a majority of the power supplies are listed, there are several that I have not been able to test and verify to include in the table.
Cross-compatibility
Some power supplies share the same pinout with other series within the brand, and also with other companies, as a result of a similar OEM. To verify compatibility, it is important to check the wiring and connector variants of each cable before usage.
Double wires
Double wires, for some cables, are required to meet the number of matching endpoints on the power supply end of the connector. This would involve splicing and soldering a second wire to insert in a pin sharing the same voltage as the component end.
Pinout diagrams
All pinout diagrams are viewed from the rear of the connector where the wires enter, except for the PSU key, which is viewed from the front. The clip is positioned on top of the connector, and each individual terminal point is labeled, and colored, for viewing.
24 pin ATX cable
The 24 pin cable in the Corsair Type 3 pinout can be crafted with the PSU connectors flipped to reduce the amount of wires crossing.
ON
SB
OK
SB
OK
ON
GPU PCI-E cables
The 8 pin PCI-E cables will require a double wire to meet the number of ground endpoints on the component end.
CPU EPS cables
The 8 pin and 4 pin EPS cables can be crafted with the connectors flipped, similar to the 24 pin cable, to simplify the wiring process.
Peripheral cables
Both the SATA power cable and Molex power cable pinouts are listed here, with the center bottom pin empty on the power supply end.
Additional notes regarding this power supply pinout
It is important to only use this pinout as a reference for your project, and not as the sole source of information. While I do my best to test, and verify, the cables and compatible power supplies, double checking your own unit's cables before usage is required.
Flipping connectors
It is possible, and recommended, to flip the 24 pin and 8 pin EPS cables on the PSU end to simplify the wiring when crafting your own custom sleeved PC cables.
Double wires
The Corsair Type 3 pinout features one double wire on the 24 pin cable, and one for each 8 pin PCI-E cable, making it relatively straightforward to craft.
Beginner friendly
Due to the understandable, near one-to-one nature of the pinout's wiring, the Corsair Type 3 pinout makes for a great choice when sleeving PC cables as a beginner.
24 pin ATX cable
Standard 24 pin connector on the component end, and 10 pin and 14 pin connectors on the PSU end.
PCI-E cables
Standard 8 pin PCI-E connectors on the component end, and 8 pin EPS connectors on the PSU end.
EPS cables
Standard 8 pin EPS connectors on the component end, and 8 pin EPS connectors on the PSU end.
SATA power
Standard SATA power connector on the component end, and 6 pin perif connector on the PSU end.
Molex power
Standard Molex power connector on the component end, and 6 pin perif connector on the PSU end.
12VHPWR cable
There is no integrated 12VHPWR cable supported for these specific Corsair Type 3 power supplies.