How do I know what Tier my PSU is?

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kalef21

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Here is the tier list http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

Here is Johnny's lemon list http://www.johnnylucky.org/power-supplies/psu-lemon-list.html

and a link from there to his recommended. http://www.johnnylucky.org/power-supplies/psu-recommendations.html

Here is a link on who makes the power supplies http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-oem-manufacturer,2913-4.html

Some of these are dated. I avoid CoolerMaster and Thermaltake. They make other computer parts well but not psu.

Stick with Antec, Seasonic, and XFX. PC Power and Cooling is another. Enermax is good but they like multi rails which I avoid. Corsair has some really ggood supplies but you will find that XFX is usually cheaper and they are...
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the top link is 500w @ 80+bronze
the second 650w @ 80+

the first is more efficient, the second is higher power, coolermaster isnt particularly great for PSU's, Corsair / seasonic are better brands.

What is the system you intend to run with it? That will determine the size you need, efficiency is just a number to keep your powerbill happy.
 
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The first thing that needs to be done - you need to determine the wattage needed for your PSU. This is a handy calculator for finding that out:

http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

After you get the wattage needed, I usually get 10-20% more than what is recommended. If they say 400W, a 440-480W power supply should be considered.

I always use Corsair, Seasonic or Antec in the builds I do - not to say that the others don't make good products, but with buying these brands, you are assured of getting quality in the PSU. Don't skimp here - this is what delivers power to your computer, and saving $10-20 on a PSU can create an issue where your entire investment is fried due to a poor power supply.
 
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Here is the tier list http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

Here is Johnny's lemon list http://www.johnnylucky.org/power-supplies/psu-lemon-list.html

and a link from there to his recommended. http://www.johnnylucky.org/power-supplies/psu-recommendations.html

Here is a link on who makes the power supplies http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-oem-manufacturer,2913-4.html

Some of these are dated. I avoid CoolerMaster and Thermaltake. They make other computer parts well but not psu.

Stick with Antec, Seasonic, and XFX. PC Power and Cooling is another. Enermax is good but they like multi rails which I avoid. Corsair has some really ggood supplies but you will find that XFX is usually cheaper and they are the same Seasonic made supplies. The CX is a budget series that is probably a Tier 2 or 3.
 
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