80+ Gold PSU worth it?

PC_Soldier · Aug 2, 2014

So here's my Build:
Mobo: Gigabyte GA 970A UD3P
CPU: FX-8320
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60
RAM: Crucial Ballistix 8GB 1600mhz
Video Card: MSI R9 280 3G
Hard Drive: WD 1TB Blue
Case: Corsair Spec 02 (OR) Corsair Graphite Series 230T (Recommendations please)
So now I have the option of either getting A "EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B2" or A "Corsair CS650M"
The EVGA is a bronze and the Corsair is a Gold, I know the corsair has better quality, but the EVGA provides more wattage. Which one should I get?

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 2, 2014

EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B2 < Better made has all Japanese caps , aand made by the best Superflower.

CS series supplies use cheap caps.

Eduello · Aug 2, 2014

+1

patrick47018 · Aug 2, 2014

Agree with SR-71, some Corsair PSU's are cheaply made. I would get the EVGA it is a nice PSU, just not necessarily as efficient.

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 2, 2014

That's not the same power supply ^ B2 is Superflower

plywrlw · Aug 2, 2014

Oh yeah, sorry, why are they all named so similarly?! Do you have any links to the B2's reviews/components?

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 2, 2014

There's 3 versions , B2 is great.

Scampi · Aug 2, 2014

I would probably gamble on the EVGA as it is built by SuperFlower.

I'd like to know where Blackbird knows what cap's it uses, i haven't seen a review on it ?

PC_Soldier · Aug 2, 2014

Thank you everybody! Based on your suggestions (Especially yours Blackbird) I will get the EVGA.

PC_Soldier · Aug 2, 2014

Also is the Spec 02 any good? Any other cases in that range?

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 2, 2014

The spec 02\03 aren't even wide enough to hold an EVO.

I like the Spec series , but they aren't wide enough.

plywrlw · Aug 2, 2014

The Corsair Graphite 230T is a nice case. Guess Blackbird wants to keep his top secret insider info....top secret! I like reading about PSU's too! Come on Blackbird, share the love (reviews)!

PC_Soldier · Aug 2, 2014

I'm Going to be using a "Corsair H60". Will that fit? Also, how far can i take the 8320 with that mobo and the H60?

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 2, 2014

The H60 is pretty loud.

PC_Soldier · Aug 2, 2014

Well sound really doesn't affect me much, but is performance bad? Or should I just get a different case and hyper 212, I don't wanna take the overclock any further than 4.5-4.6

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 2, 2014

Hyper 212 is better than the H60.

PC_Soldier · Aug 2, 2014

Okay i under stand that (And sorry for all these questions) But to be honest, I just love the way the h60 looks lol! is there a big performance hit? Because if i get the Spec 02 it is windowed, and I want it to look prettier inside so yeah

Is there a CONSIDERABLE difference in performance or is it not too much?

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 2, 2014

Performance wise not really , just a little noisy.

PC_Soldier · Aug 2, 2014

I don't mind noise at all! Thank you very much for all the help! Do you have any idea how far I would be able to take the 8320?

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 2, 2014

Every chip is different , hard to predict , I have a great 8350 that runs at 5.2.

PC_Soldier · Aug 2, 2014

WOW! Well thanks anyways lol.

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 2, 2014

PC_Soldier · Aug 2, 2014

Dude you have an awesome chip, you got really lucky. Probably has to do with skill too.

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 2, 2014

I tad of skill but the chip matters a lot.

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