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easwar2641993

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I recently built the following system

Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz
Gigabyte GA-B250M-D2V
ADATA 8 (1x8) GB DDR4@2400MHz
Kingston 60GB SSD as boot drive
Seagate 1TB HDD

In adddition, I am using a Zotac GT 740 1GB GDDR5 GPU. I do not play latest titles and do not plan to upgrade my GPU. I live in India and my budget is 6000INR. I would like to get a PSU with at-least an 80+ bronze certified PSU. I have come across the following two PSUs.
1. Seasonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze certified PSU http://
2. Antec EA550G Pro 550W Semi modular http://

There are several excellent reviews for the Seasonic S12II 430W model but none for the Antec EA550G. However, I found a few reviews on Antec EA750G, all of it says EA750G is a great product based on Seasonic products.
In Layman's terms, Antec EA550G is a 550W, a gold certified and a semi modular PSU that comes with 3 year warranty. Seasonic 430W on the other hand, is just a bronze certified non modular PSU with 5 year warranty. I would like to know how these compare in terms of quality especially that of the capacitors used, protective features, efficiency at low loads ~20-100W as my system won't consume more than 150W theoretically. (54W (CPU)+ 64W(GPU) + 30W (extras!).


Update : I am quite confused now. So, I am looking at other products.
How good are these products?
Antec Neo Eco 550m Bronze certified http://

Corsair CX450 http://

From my knowledge, unlike older CX430 models, CX450 uses better capacitors.
 
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I’m pretty sure “Pro” are the new ones.
Anyways, if it isn’t, the old Antecs are similar to the EVGA NEX 650/750.

If it’s the new Antec, go for it. Otherwise the CX450 is your best option.

From my knowledge, unlike older CX430 models, CX450 uses better capacitors.
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Not just capacitors. Better everything.
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I would get a Seasonic PSU, it has better warranty and that speaks for itself. Besides, your rig will use below 150W at all times, even under max load, so 430W is more than enough anyway. Seasonic is not modular, though, but for most people this is not an issue. As for bronze/gold, do not worry about it - it is simply a certification of efficiency, meaning that bronze is slightly less efficient than gold (i.e. pulling a few watts more from the wall). On a yearly basis, this adds a few bucks more to power consumption. Not worth a consideration for your rig - it would only have sense if you have a high powered system running 24/7 (like a mining rig with a 2000W PSU).

In short: get Seasonic.
 
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I would still go for the SeaSonic PSU. Efficiency is meaningless when your components are of lower quality. The Antec units are indeed based off of Seasonic, but lose some of the high-quality componentry of the SeaSonic unit: https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/antec-earthwatts-gold-pro-750w-psu,5429-12.html. The Antec unit is still a pretty good one, and if you can find it for the same price as the SeaSonic, then, by all means, go for it. Though personally, I'd stick with the SeaSonic, even if they were the same price.
 
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That antec is the older model of the gold pro.

While,the new ones are seasonic made ,have a 7 year warranty & are based off the focus gold,that model is made by fsp & is in actuality an aurum gold.

I would still take the antec by a long stretch at the same price,it's a more modern design ,still have good quality internals & performance.

The seasonic is an old group regulated design from 2012 & is not something I'd personally buy nowadays,it's also overpriced badly.
 
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So much misleading information here.

First, don't choose power supply by brand. Every brand will sell low end power supplies. Yes, even Seasonic...The Seasonic S12II 430W is an example. Loose voltage regulation, poor crossload, lacking protections, though the build quality is alright.

The old antec EA550G were based on the FSP Aurum platform. The new ones, such as the one you linked, are based off the Seasonic Focus Platform. (750W is same platform as the 550W, so similar performance/build quality).

The Antec EA550G Pro is much better! review: https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/antec-earthwatts-gold-pro-750w-psu,5429-12.html
 
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I’m pretty sure “Pro” are the new ones.
Anyways, if it isn’t, the old Antecs are similar to the EVGA NEX 650/750.

If it’s the new Antec, go for it. Otherwise the CX450 is your best option.

From my knowledge, unlike older CX430 models, CX450 uses better capacitors.
Click to expand...
Not just capacitors. Better everything.
 
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