Is the seasonic S12ii 620w bronze PSU reliable?

JPower83 · May 28, 2014

Just wondering if this is a decent psu and also if it is modular or not?
Thanks

Eduello · May 28, 2014

That is a very, very good quality PSU, but it's not modular.

If you want the modular version, go for the M12ii 620w.

JPower83 · May 28, 2014

thank you, I can't seem to find the m12 in stock anywhere in the uk

I also have a corsair rm is the highly rated?

Eduello · May 28, 2014

Well the Corsair RM is not bad, but it has cheap capacitors that may cause heat and longevity issues.

You are right, the m12 can't be found in the UK, but this one is pretty much the same (made by Seasonic): http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg620m

JPower83 · May 28, 2014

It costs less than the corsair rm but you say it's better, great! Is it also modular?

JPower83 · May 28, 2014

Sorry for all the questions but how about the xfx xxx 650? Is this a reliable psu?

Eduello · May 28, 2014

Yes, the Antec PSU I linked is semi-modular (all non-essential cables are modular).

The XFX 650W one is also a great PSU (made by Seasonic as well), but it's not modular.

JPower83 · May 28, 2014

This link says semi modular? XFX 650W XXX Edition 80+ Bronze Semi-Modular Power Supply https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008O50WKG/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_at_ws_gb?ie=UTF8

Eduello · May 28, 2014

JPower83 :

My mistake; I confused it with the XFX Core Edition 650W.

JPower83 · May 28, 2014

I know the feeling I have been looking at cases and Psu's all day! SO I might go for the xfx xxx, seems a good price at £61 what do you think?

Eduello · May 28, 2014

Yes, XFX PSUs are great, you won't regret getting one.

JPower83 · May 28, 2014

Thanks for all your help! Just got the gpu left on the list now

Eduello · May 28, 2014

No problem

Do you need help with the GPU? If so, what is your budget?

JPower83 · May 28, 2014

Looking to spend no more than £250

Here are my other components

Case: Corsair Carbide 300R
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme 6
Processor: Intel i5 4760k
SSD: Samsung Evo 840 250GB
RAM: 8GB Kingston Hyperx (2x4GB)
Cooler: Phantek PHTC14PE

Thanks

Eduello · May 28, 2014

This would be a perfect fit for your build and budget: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-112210140g

JPower83 · May 28, 2014

Yep been thinking either that or the gtx-770 2GB, you prefer the R9 3 gb how comes?

Eduello · May 28, 2014

Well 3GB is a bit better for gaming since watch dogs has been reported to use over 2GB of VRAM with textures on ultra, but it might just be bad optimization.

Also, the Sapphire Tri-X Toxic is arguably the best R9 280X out there. No other reason really, the cards are very close to each other.

If you want a GTX 770, this is what I'd get (fastest one under £250): http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn770oc2gd

JPower83 · May 28, 2014

If I get the Sapphire tri toxic 3gb will my build be ok with the 650w psu?

Eduello · May 28, 2014

JPower83 :

Yes, easily.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7406/the-sapphire-r9-280x-toxic-review/4
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/12/02/sapphire_toxic_r9_280x_video_card_review/9#.U4Zx2_l_vm4

That's the consumption for the entire system so you have nothing to worry about.

JPower83 · May 28, 2014

Stupid but the only thing stopping me going for it is the free watchdogs offer with the gtx and the fact everything in my build is blue! I will decide tomorrow must sleep now, cheers for all the help it's much appreciated

Eduello · May 28, 2014

Always happy to help, I think I'll be going to bed too

JPower83 · May 29, 2014

Eduello :

Went with the Sapphire Tri-X Toxic R9 280X

!!

Eduello · May 29, 2014

I hope you have fun with it

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