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July 22, 2012 3:18:17 PM

Spec: are like this
Motherboard: M4A88T-M
Processor: AMD 965 BE
RAM: 2GB x 2 DDR3
GFX : 8400GS 1GB DDR2
HD: 2 SATA (320 GB WD)
2 extra fans to cabinet
DVD-RW

I tried ASUS PSU calculator they suggested me at least 400W.
I did not get PSU in my area but i think it is now available.
I narrowed down to two choices:

1.Corsair CMPSU-600GUK 600 Watts PSU (80% Effi)


2.Seasonic S12II-520 520 Watts PSU


These two are in my Scope Which to Choose.

Also , in my asus motherboard handbook they have given that power supply with v 2.0 compatible.
The one's i mentioned are i think v 2.03 maybe so is it possible to use with my motherboard if i bought it?

Thank you again toms Hardwares


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July 22, 2012 4:08:55 PM

That unit will run on a 250 - 300watt PSU. Asus calculator gives very high numbers (liability)
The Seasonic is the better PSU.
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July 22, 2012 4:25:08 PM

The SeaSonic is the better psu . is cheaper and has the better rankings. Both will work for your computer and you can'r go wrong with a top rater psu like SeaSonic.
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July 22, 2012 4:37:25 PM

Seasonic WAS the OEM supplier to Corsair PSU's a while back with the HX, VX, CX series (possibly more). Currently Corsair PSU's are very good still but from different suppliers. I second that seasonic unit.
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July 22, 2012 5:03:48 PM

My vote goes to Seasonic.
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July 22, 2012 5:17:18 PM

Ahhh yes, the collective belief that seasonic makes all corsair power supplies, lets take a look at this chart, only the CX400, VX450, TX-V2 series, HX450, HX520, HX620, HX650, and AX series excluding the AX1200 were made by seasonic. The vast majority of Corsair units are made by CWT(35) rather than Seasonic(only 14)
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page447.htm

Just an FYI ;) 


Also, the Seasonic S12II is the better choice in that scenario especially considering how much cheaper it is than the GS600.
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July 22, 2012 6:38:17 PM

hunter315 said:
Ahhh yes, the collective belief that seasonic makes all corsair power supplies, lets take a look at this chart, only the CX400, VX450, TX-V2 series, HX450, HX520, HX620, HX650, and AX series excluding the AX1200 were made by seasonic. The vast majority of Corsair units are made by CWT(35) rather than Seasonic(only 14)
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page447.htm

Just an FYI ;) 


Also, the Seasonic S12II is the better choice in that scenario especially considering how much cheaper it is than the GS600.



Actually looking at future models it looks like Corsair is moving away from Seasonic as an OEM all together. I noticed that a few months ago when the upcoming TX models showed up on the list. That would leave 4 models made by Seasonic by my count. 1 x HX and 3 x AX models. Good thing CWT has really stepped it up these past few years. I would love to see more Flextronics models though.

OP I agree with the Seasonic being your best choice.
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July 22, 2012 7:39:41 PM

anort3 said:
Actually looking at future models it looks like Corsair is moving away from Seasonic as an OEM all together. I noticed that a few months ago when the upcoming TX models showed up on the list. That would leave 4 models made by Seasonic by my count. 1 x HX and 3 x AX models. Good thing CWT has really stepped it up these past few years. I would love to see more Flextronics models though.

OP I agree with the Seasonic being your best choice.


I think the reason on this was that the contract between Corsair and seasonic ended after the CX/VX/HX era, and Seasonic and Corsair couldn't negotiate a price that was acceptable to both for the new platforms Seasonic is known for (the X series, I think), and thus Corsair ended the relationship, and went with, I think, Delta and others.
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July 22, 2012 7:50:38 PM

Look at the chart i linked, that statement is entirely wrong. If anything Corsair started moving to Seasonic with the TX-V2 and AX series which are based on the X series from Seasonic. It is all about what platform gives the best results for the cost, companies can change OEMs with each new model line up because each new series is based off of a different platform. There also was no CX/VX/HX era because there was only ever 1 CX in that era, 1 VX, and the HX series lives on, and now the CX models are being built by CWT.
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July 22, 2012 8:03:41 PM

hunter315 said:
Look at the chart i linked, that statement is entirely wrong. If anything Corsair started moving to Seasonic with the TX-V2 and AX series which are based on the X series from Seasonic. It is all about what platform gives the best results for the cost, companies can change OEMs with each new model line up because each new series is based off of a different platform. There also was no CX/VX/HX era because there was only ever 1 CX in that era, 1 VX, and the HX series lives on, and now the CX models are being built by CWT.


CWT, that's what I meant. What I meant is that CX/VX/HX was based on a now outdated Seasonic platform, and all of them belonged to an era defined by their common timeline of production/sales. Now that the Seasonic based CX/VX/HX series have dried up and are discontinued, Corsair enlisted other OEMs.

Now, from what I read on the internet (can't remember where), the reason why Corsair didn't use Seasonic for their newer series comparable to the older ones based on Seasonic designs, is that the new Seasonic platforms were too expensive. Thus Corsair went CWT or others.
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July 23, 2012 11:05:25 AM

Thank you for replies guys..i will go for seasonic...
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