850w Modular PSU

[infinity526]

Hey everyone, I am looking for a new 850w PSU for my rig to replace a defective Kingwin 850w. I am looking at these 2: CM Silent Pro 850w Modular: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171048 and the XFX XXX Edition 850w Modular: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207017

I would like a modular psu, and need at least 6 molex connectors, 8 would be better. Which of these would be better, or another that is in that price range that is better.

It is in a HAF 912 with the 2.5 and extra 3.5 cages removed, so size is no issue if it is an especially long psu, but I would like to make sure that the 8pin cpu power is longish to be routed around the back, the Kingwin one was stretched across the heatpipes on the HSF just to reach.

Thanks!

 

[simon12]

The XFX is alot better than the Coolmaster this one is cheaper http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151100

 

[infinity526]

The XFX is alot better than the Coolmaster this one is cheaper http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151100

why do you say the xfx is better, and the seasonic is not modular...i wanted a modular one

 

[Silvune]

Actually the Silent Pro M 850W is a very good PSU. Considering how much cheaper it is than the XFX it is the better choice, a bonus is that it has a longer CPU cable at 65cm vs 55cm.

The only other option I could see is the Silverstone Strider Plus 850W $150 ($5 shipping)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256058
Which is fully modular and its CPU cable reaches 75cm.

 

[simon12]

There is also this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371024 $114.99

 

[obsidian86]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194093

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341044

 

[infinity526]

Thanks for the silverstone link, the antec is oversized (tall) and only fits in certain antec cases, not mine...

also, hows the quality on the lepa??

 

[Silvune]

Here's a review of it:
http://hardocp.com/article/2011/06/20/lepa_b_series_850w_power_supply_review/
Bear in mind that the rated operating temp of this unit is 40C and the testing conditions exceed that, so the performance numbers they are getting out of it will be worse than they would be if it was tested in conditions the unit was designed for. Altho maybe it is a negative that it is not designed to run in 50C temps...?

 

[jpoos]

a seasonic in disguise http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207017

 

[infinity526]

thanks everyone, jpoos, that xfx was in the OP, but its nice....the CM is on sale till tomorrow so I am going to get that one as i am only getting about 50 back on the kingwin after restocking fees and shipping...im already in loans for my rig

 

[infinity526]

Best answer selected by infinity526.

 

[jpoos]

thanks everyone, jpoos, that xfx was in the OP, but its nice....the CM is on sale till tomorrow so I am going to get that one as i am only getting about 50 back on the kingwin after restocking fees and shipping...im already in loans for my rig

ya, just saying tis a seasonic rebadged & recabled by xfx. was easier just to link the actual item rather than type out name, no chance on confusion then

 

[Mousemonkey]

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