Which would be a better buy?

shirazjr · Jul 8, 2013

Which would be a better PSU for the money. Seasonic M12II 620w for $89 or Rosewill Hive for $59.99. Will I need that 30w? Also, I don't intend to SLi right now, maybe in a year or two when GTX 770 gets cheaper. Also, does the Seasonic have 42 amps on 12 rail, I believe that's what the card needs.

Here's my build right now.

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($403.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($88.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($176.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($15.65 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1372.49

Novuake · Jul 8, 2013

In general I avoid Rosewell. Many other agree. Why not get the below PSU?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020

Have you already purchased this build? If not... Rather get Vengeance LP(low profile RAM) as those fins can hinder CPU coolers.

Neospiral · Jul 8, 2013

I'd personally go with the Seasonic. Should power the card fine, along with the rest of the system.

geofelt · Jul 8, 2013

Build looks good.

I think seasonic makes the best psu's today.

If you have any thoughts of sli GTX770, you will be looking at a 850W psu.

With your budget, see if you can't manage a 120gb ssd for the os and a handful of apps. 240gb and you may never need a hard drive at all. Perhaps you can defer on the hard drive to make room in the budget.
A ssd will make everything you do feel so much quicker.
I like Samsung 840 or intel.

shirazjr · Jul 8, 2013

I am going to buy all of it on friday, so I still have time. I will consider the one you just posted, how about this one though? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

It's the same price so it's there's not much of a difference? that one says it's haswell ready or whatever.

nostall · Jul 8, 2013

nvidia recommends a 500 Watt minimum, 30amp minimum psu for the 770.

The Seasonic has a combined 48amps on the 12V rails and will be just fine for your build, I recommend it.

The Seasonic is a better built psu, and is rated at 50degrees C, while the HIVE is rated at 40; Seasonic will be more dependable, and probablly last longer.

Novuake · Jul 8, 2013

shirazjr :

The V2 I posted is a little better, and yes it is fully "haswell ready". Its also a bit cheaper AND made by Seasonic.

shirazjr · Jul 8, 2013

What about the couple corsairs in the mix, both are 650w, but do they hold up against the Seasonic 620w?

Novuake · Jul 8, 2013

shirazjr :

The one you posted is made by Channel Well, which is not quite as good as Seasonics. The TX V2 on the other hand is of equal quality to the 620w Seasonic but with more wattage available.

Neospiral · Jul 8, 2013

shirazjr :

If I'm not mistaken, Seasonic actually manufacturers the non-i versions of current Corsair PSU's, don't they?

shirazjr · Jul 8, 2013

I'm going to go with the TX V2 one, it's $20 cheaper with rebate and has more watts. Not a bad deal. Does it have more than 42amps on a 12 rail for the GTX 770? I have no clue how to check that.

Novuake · Jul 8, 2013

shirazjr :

Can't remember the exact specs, I will check at home, have one. LOL
Anyway I am running to HD7950s off it, so yeah, it definitely can power the GTX770.

Novuake · Jul 8, 2013

Neospiral :

The V2 version is made by Seasonic, V3s and V1s are either made by Channel Well or Chicony.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-oem-manufacturer,2913-5.html

The one he linked is probably a V3. Since V1 are not available anymore.

nostall · Jul 8, 2013

53 amps on the 12V rail. Using one of these in youngest grandson's PC. Good Choice.

Novuake · Jul 8, 2013

nostall :

Yip...

shirazjr · Jul 8, 2013

There are so many negative reviews and coil whine problems, I sorted from most helpful too. On Newegg. Are you sure? :C

Novuake · Jul 8, 2013

shirazjr :

I generally do not trust Newegg reviews, people don't know what they are doing.

nostall · Jul 8, 2013

shirazjr :

My grandson's been playing games on his pc for over a year with the TX650V2, no problems whatsoever. Had his PC at my house to do updates etc. over the weekend and it was on 10hrs at a time; no problems.
It's made by Seasonic.
Your call, but I'd do it. Hell, I didn't know until this post who made it so I'm kinda stoked now!

Novuake · Jul 8, 2013

nostall :

shirazjr :

My grandson's been playing games on his pc for over a year with the TX650V2, no problems whatsoever. Had his PC at my house to do updates etc. over the weekend and it was on 10hrs at a time; no problems.
It's made by Seasonic.
Your call, but I'd do it. Hell, I didn't know until this post who made it so I'm kinda stoked now!

It's a pleasure.

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