specs:
CPU: i5 750 (at stock )
Mobo: GA-P55A-UD4P
RAM: g skill ripjaws 4gb cas 7 1.65v
GPU: xfx 5850 be
HDD: samsung spinpoit f3 500gb
ODD: samsung sata
Case: HAF 922 (stock fans)
CPU cooler: Hyper 212+ (single fan)
current PSU: ocz modxstream pro 700w
dilemma: I bought this psu because it was cheap, I know stupidest reason ever. Later I have found out these are not the best quality units. They have a HARDOCP review in which this psu fails. This wouldn't bug me too much because I'm running at such a light load but I'm planning on adding a fan controller and 3 cooler master mach 1.2 turbines in the near future and want something rock stable. I also need this psu to last through my next upgrade (x68) as well as a likely gpu upgrade in the future amd 7000 and nvidia 600 series.
Options: a high quality 700+w is what I'm looking for I have compiled a couple options as well as pros and cons for each option
1. Corsair AX750 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139016 ($170 BR $150AR)
Pros:
-lots of cables
-beautiful design, aesthetics
-reputable company
Cons:
-pricey
-MIR that I may never receive back to get decent price
2. Seasonic X-750 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087&Tpk=seasonic%20750w ($165)
Pros:
-same as corsair
Cons:
-really pricey
Only an option if people agree corsair MIR almost never come back
3. Cougar gx700 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817553007&Tpk=cougar%20gx700 ($180 BP, BR $128 AR, AP)
Pros:
-lots of cables
-good looks
-cheap for the 80 plus gold license it boasts
Cons:
-made by HEC
-not really reviewed much
-doesn't meet 80 plus gold standards in US
- MIR may never come back
4. XFX 750w http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207003&cm_re=xfx_750w-_-17-207-003-_-Product ($130 BR, $100 AR)
Pros:
-cheap
-decent 80 plus
-lots of cables
Cons:
-shipping
-looks (the pro version is just as expensive but isn't certified as highly)
-MIR
Personally the best choice to me seems to be the corsair right now I need this unit to last, if anyone else has another psu that could be considered in this list (700w-800w 80 plus silver or better) please share. Also if an amazing psu is gonna be released in a month I'm all ears. Or deals that I missed (live in USA no close microcenter)
Thank you for your time
CPU: i5 750 (at stock )
Mobo: GA-P55A-UD4P
RAM: g skill ripjaws 4gb cas 7 1.65v
GPU: xfx 5850 be
HDD: samsung spinpoit f3 500gb
ODD: samsung sata
Case: HAF 922 (stock fans)
CPU cooler: Hyper 212+ (single fan)
current PSU: ocz modxstream pro 700w
dilemma: I bought this psu because it was cheap, I know stupidest reason ever. Later I have found out these are not the best quality units. They have a HARDOCP review in which this psu fails. This wouldn't bug me too much because I'm running at such a light load but I'm planning on adding a fan controller and 3 cooler master mach 1.2 turbines in the near future and want something rock stable. I also need this psu to last through my next upgrade (x68) as well as a likely gpu upgrade in the future amd 7000 and nvidia 600 series.
Options: a high quality 700+w is what I'm looking for I have compiled a couple options as well as pros and cons for each option
1. Corsair AX750 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139016 ($170 BR $150AR)
Pros:
-lots of cables
-beautiful design, aesthetics
-reputable company
Cons:
-pricey
-MIR that I may never receive back to get decent price
2. Seasonic X-750 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087&Tpk=seasonic%20750w ($165)
Pros:
-same as corsair
Cons:
-really pricey
Only an option if people agree corsair MIR almost never come back
3. Cougar gx700 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817553007&Tpk=cougar%20gx700 ($180 BP, BR $128 AR, AP)
Pros:
-lots of cables
-good looks
-cheap for the 80 plus gold license it boasts
Cons:
-made by HEC
-not really reviewed much
-doesn't meet 80 plus gold standards in US
- MIR may never come back
4. XFX 750w http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207003&cm_re=xfx_750w-_-17-207-003-_-Product ($130 BR, $100 AR)
Pros:
-cheap
-decent 80 plus
-lots of cables
Cons:
-shipping
-looks (the pro version is just as expensive but isn't certified as highly)
-MIR
Personally the best choice to me seems to be the corsair right now I need this unit to last, if anyone else has another psu that could be considered in this list (700w-800w 80 plus silver or better) please share. Also if an amazing psu is gonna be released in a month I'm all ears. Or deals that I missed (live in USA no close microcenter)
Thank you for your time