Corsair HX or EVGA Supernova, which is good

maguszxz · Sep 2, 2014

Now I have been on this board for a few days now, hashing out my nightmare build but I am think I am at the tunnel, all is left is troubleshoot and if it comes to it, start RMAing some stuff. So I need a good PSU. I have narrowed it down to 2.

One the odds on favorite Corsair HX 850 W which is here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139011

And the other is the plucky challenger, EVGA Supernova B2 850W which is here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438030

Also for the sake of argument, I added the big bad Corsair AX 850 W which is here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139044

So of these 3 which should I spend my hard earned money on? Also if you have any other recommendations, please let me know. I am in need! thanks in advance

junkeymonkey · Sep 2, 2014

you may take this into consideration when looking at the corsair

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2284164/rma-corsair-hx850-psu-offer-rm850.html

and I think the evga is a slightly better build quality in there G2 units

maguszxz · Sep 2, 2014

So I should rethink the HX, because it might not be supported after while?

junkeymonkey · Sep 2, 2014

for a 850 this would do you nice look at the disassembly page and it scored a 9.9 and a $30 rebate to get it to $109 I could not pass it up that's a deal

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438018

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=377

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 2, 2014

Best 850w on the market and I own 2.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=377
Review ^

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $109.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-02 13:53 EDT-0400

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 2, 2014

Get the G2 junkey beat me too it.

maguszxz · Sep 2, 2014

I have been looking into it and I do like the reviews and specs. I think this will save my build nicely.

junkeymonkey · Sep 2, 2014

that deal on the 850w G2 is hard to beat and I think it to be foolish not to grab it for 109$

maguszxz · Sep 2, 2014

Quick Question! What is the deal with Newegg's PSU Calculator? I'm getting near 800 watts for my parts but when i go everywhere else, I got around 550 Watts. I'm confused by this. I'm still getting the 850 watts but I'm not sure why I am getting low minimums for watttage.

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 2, 2014

It's always been way overboard , compared to the others.

maguszxz · Sep 2, 2014

I don't mind buy a little extra wattage than what I need, for growth. just need to know how much I am using for my initial parts

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 2, 2014

What are your specs?

maguszxz · Sep 2, 2014

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 Mobo

RAM: GSkill Sniper 8GB DDR3 SDRAM

Vid: XFX Radeon R7 265

Pro: AMD FX 6300 6 Core Black Edition

HDD: 1TB SATA 6.0Gbps 7,200 rpm and 500 SATA 5,400 rpm drives

DVD-RW Drive

3 LED Fans

maybe a card reader but will wait on a good deal

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 2, 2014

You can run this setup on a 550w easily.

maguszxz · Sep 2, 2014

Yeah that Cooler Master Calculator told me 550 w would the best, but I still need some cushion tho. a little extra for the future

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 2, 2014

Get the EVGA 750W B2 made by Super Flower.

junkeymonkey · Sep 3, 2014

really get the unit we all say for you to do and all will be good

we are not stearing you wrong on the evga 850w G2 unit that's the deal and the better build quality platform hands down as of today

maguszxz · Sep 3, 2014

Oh yeah, junkey. I am buying it today. I read the reviews and articles and I am very much impressed. I am excited and hoping this will bring my build back on track. Tom's hardware was good to me for a long time and I appreciate the help and advice of the members.

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 3, 2014

Get the EVGA 750W B2 made by Super Flower.
Great unit.

junkeymonkey · Sep 3, 2014

the evea units with the superflower builds will be the better parts the G2 is there top and the B@ is next [best I see]

heres a review on the 750w blackbird posted above but I still feel for 109 after rebate I'd just go for the G2 and be done with it , but you can only do what YOU feel is best for YOU

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=393

maguszxz · Sep 3, 2014

I decided to take blackbird first selection and junkey's comments. I think I am pleased with everything and I can't wait to get it. Thank you for your help.

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 3, 2014

Good choice thanks for posting on the forum.

junkeymonkey · Sep 3, 2014

his first was the one I gave you first was it not?? or did I miss something ??

maguszxz · Sep 3, 2014

Yes, Junkey you was first. I apologize

junkeymonkey · Sep 3, 2014

funny thing is a deal on that kind of psu never is around when I need one and got to pay full price when I go to buy

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