EVGA, Thermaltake or Corsair PSU?

mhartz · May 19, 2014

What is the best PSU for my system among the three?

Thermaltake
http://dynaquestpc.com/product/thermaltake-new-litepower-600w-apfc-power-supply-black-coating/

Corsair
http://dynaquestpc.com/product/corsair-vs550-power-supply/

EVGA
http://dynaquestpc.com/product/evga-500b-500w-80plus-bronze-power-supply/

My system:
CPU: AMD FX-8320
GPU: Sapphire R9-270X Dual X OC 2GB
MOBO:Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 (rev. 4.0)
RAM: 2x4 GB G. Skill RipjawsX 1600
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB
Case: Cooler Master K350

Note: I'm on a budget sorry.

damric · May 19, 2014

I'm not sure of the OEM on those models. Hopefully Big Bird chimes in here. If he doesn't, I'll look them up and I'll give you the information on which one is the best choice.

Nathan Willis · May 19, 2014

I have really never heard anything good about ThermalTake. Nothing but junk.
Especially the TR2 series. I woul stay clear of EVGA's PSUs.
I have seen too many complete burn-ups. Melting connectors ETC.
No one really knows too much about the company who makes the EVGA PSUs too.
That Corsair PSU is great. Just stay clear of the Corsair CX PSUs. (Cheap Caps)
I would recommend a Seasonic or XFX. They make the best PSUs.
Also, buy them from a good known store like Amazon or Neweeg.
That store looks shady.

mhartz · May 19, 2014

I really cant decide on the PSU because I know it's one of the most important on the system.

Nathan Willis · May 19, 2014

I gave you the tips ^^^^
Get the Corsair. If you have the money get Seasonic or XFX.

damric · May 19, 2014

RM series is also Corsair trash. I can't remember VS series though, but I want to say it's also junk. Some EVGAs are great. It really all depends on the OEM (what's inside under the sticker).

Tradesman1 · May 19, 2014

Of those, I'd go the Corsair, if it can fit in the budget would go SeaSonic

http://dynaquestpc.com/product/seasonic-s12ii-520w-80plus-bronze/

mhartz · May 19, 2014

how about this?

http://dynaquestpc.com/product/seasonic-s12ii-520w-80plus-bronze/

mhartz · May 19, 2014

Oh sorry Sir, double post regarding the SeaSonic.

Swordkd · May 19, 2014

Yeah, that SeaSonic is more than worth it. The Corsair GS series isn't crap, but it's about as cheap of a Psu that ever gets recommended, same as the Corsair CX series

Nathan Willis · May 19, 2014

In this case that EVGA is junk.
I did some research on it for a friend, and it burns up easy taking the whole computer with it.
Stay clear of the VS series too. Just the old name for the new CX.
The RM, TX, and AX are good Corsair PSUs.
Get a Seasonic of XFX and you will be fine. I have a Seasonic (750 Watt Modular) and it rocks.

mhartz · May 19, 2014

What if I want to mild OC my CPU and GPU, you think the 520w would be enough?

Nathan Willis · May 19, 2014

You will be fine. It is enough.

damric · May 19, 2014

Nathan Willis :

I thought we were staying clear of the RM series due to the cheapo secondary caps?

Are you saying it's like ~ meh good enough?

Good info BTW

Tradesman1 · May 19, 2014

The SeaSonic I suggested will more than suffice and have headroom even with OC of both CPU and GPU (that's why I tossed it out)

Nathan Willis · May 19, 2014

damric :

Nathan Willis :

I thought we were staying clear of the RM series due to the cheapo secondary caps?

Are you saying it's like ~ meh good enough?

Good info BTW

Yes, It's good enough for most people. Not the best, but it will work.

mhartz · May 19, 2014

Thank you fellas!

Nathan Willis · May 20, 2014

Sure!

Tradesman1 · May 20, 2014

No worries, drop us an update when you get it all together

Nathan Willis · May 20, 2014

Yes, tell us how your build goes.

nVidea · Dec 29, 2014

Hello I'm also looking for best, durable and reliable psu .. So can the seasonic 520 watts can handle the specs above?

I have and athlon 2, and gt 430. So the Seasonic 620 watts will be more than enough for me?? That's right, I'd like to get the 620 watts for my future build of i3 4150 and r9 270x..

Tradesman1 · Dec 29, 2014

nVidea · Jan 4, 2015

I bought it yesterday

Thanks for the advice xD

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