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Running on an RMA'ed Seasonic M12II-520 right now and I've been experiencing random Kernel Power error shutdowns every few days. Tried take all the usual steps to remedy (checking the RAM, changing the power profile) but I couldn't find a way to make the problem go away so I figured it's time to get a new PSU

Originally I had my mind set on a Superflower Leadex Gold 550w or a EVGA G2 Gold 550W, but then I came across a writeup stating certain flaws in both units that frankly I'm not savvy enough to understand. See Link

Then based on what's recommended on the a PSU tier list, local availability and pricing I've narrowed alternative choices down to either another Seasonic M12II-520 or a Seasonic G-550.

Here is my question:
1) Is the problem highlighted in the writeup I've linked to serious enough for me not to purchase either Superflower OR EVGA PSUs?
2) Assuming SuperFlower/EVGA have not been eliminated, what is the best choice out of the 4 options for value based on the following prices: / Leadex Gold = $142 / EVGA G2 = $159 / G-550 = $153 / M12II-520 = $118 /

Given the above information, any advice given to help make my choice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance to anyone willing to take the time to reply.

* In case it's relevant, I'm running an i5-4460 with a GTX1060.
 
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Whoops that's my old writeup. Never thought it'd go too viral. Um, well, the 550 G2 is clear of any problems revolving around dropping the PWR_OK signal at a low voltage, believe me I am 99.9% certain about that. The 650 G2 is the one most likely dropping the PWR_OK signal at a low voltage.

Not as big of a deal as I made it out to be at first though. That was April 22, me on November 24 is a much smarter me now. Though much of what I said in that post still stands as true, it's probably just not too serious honestly, and the 550 G2 isn't one of the units plagued with the "cheating" a lot of manufacturers do for holdup time.

Out of those options, the Leadex Gold 550 actually does have that issue as can be seen here...
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Whoops that's my old writeup. Never thought it'd go too viral. Um, well, the 550 G2 is clear of any problems revolving around dropping the PWR_OK signal at a low voltage, believe me I am 99.9% certain about that. The 650 G2 is the one most likely dropping the PWR_OK signal at a low voltage.

Not as big of a deal as I made it out to be at first though. That was April 22, me on November 24 is a much smarter me now. Though much of what I said in that post still stands as true, it's probably just not too serious honestly, and the 550 G2 isn't one of the units plagued with the "cheating" a lot of manufacturers do for holdup time.

Out of those options, the Leadex Gold 550 actually does have that issue as can be seen here http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/super-flower-leadex-gold-550w-power-supply,4416-4.html IMO I'd take the 550 G2.
 
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This seems like a possible danger, but I would think it would affect low end hardware greater than high end hardware because of all the safety features in the more premium stuff. Should this stop you from buying EVGA G2/P2 power supplies? I don't really think so. I'm not too familiar with the other models, so I can't say much about them.

You're currently running a Seasonic M12ii 520w power supply. Is that the Bronze EVO Edition?
 
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@turkey3_scratch: So G2 okay, Leadex not. Gotcha.

@weberdarren97: Yep. M12II-520 EVO. That's the one I'm currently on.

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Given that now I've got 3 possibilities, anyone can tell me which is best value given the prices available to me?
 
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Well the Seasonic G Series 550 is just short of the EVGA 550 G2 in performance. For $7 I'd take the EVGA, 2 years longer warranty, quieter.
 
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Okay. Now down to 2. Question now becomes is the EVGA G2 worth the $40 over the M12II-520?

 
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Won't that be your third M12ii 520W? Maybe try something different?
 
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I'm tempted to, but with holidays round the corner there's lots to buy so I'm a tad reluctant to blow 40bucks on a PSU unless the difference is significant enough to warrant it.
 
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