xfx 550w [P1-550S-XXB9] - 2 versions ? which to get ?

sebastian_

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H, I decided to get xfx 550w [P1-550S-XXB9]

From what I can see the are 2 versions of that PSU ?
At the official xfx site I can see :
TS Series 550W PSU P1-550S-XXB9 ( different look, design, some rubber flat cables )
http://xfxforce.com/en-us/products/ts-series-full-wired/ts-series-550w-psu-p1-550s-xxb9

and at my place from what I can see I can get also this one
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=225

I understand that the PSU on the official xfx site is the new version of P1-550S-XXB9 ?

The question is - is the new version better or should I look for the old one ?
Which is better ? What are the differences ? Is it as good as the old model ?
What about the silence ?
Hmm... I'm not sure what to think about those rubber flat cables ? Are they better ?
I think I would like better those from older model.
Would appreciate some reviews with that new version.

When it comes to warranty - do I get also in Europe 5 years warranty after registration ?
Will I get 5 years warranty also for the older version ?

Thanks.




 
Solution


The 550W Bronze PSU's are not, however the 550W Gold TS PSU's are.

P1-550G-TS3X

XFX_Support

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Hello.

The XFX 550W Bronze PSU internal components are the same. However, we rebranded our PSU line's into 2 categories. TS and XTR.

TS = Fully wired units, nothing modular.

XTR= Semi-Full modular units.

The 550W units were rebranded, however functionally they are the same. At this point, availability or cosmetic preference would be my only concern.
 


The question here is the rebranded wired 550watt TS fully Haswell compatible?
 

XFX_Support

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The 550W Bronze PSU's are not, however the 550W Gold TS PSU's are.

P1-550G-TS3X
 
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sebastian_

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Hmm... well...but there is info on the official xfx site http://xfxforce.com/en-us/products/ts-series-full-wired/ts-series-550w-psu-p1-550s-xxb9 that this TS Series 550W Bronze PSU (P1-550S-XXB9) is Haswell Ready.