Which PSU would you prefer?

[ipwn3r456]

Hey community,

Looking for to upgrade my PSU from my Dell XPS 8300. So far I got those choices:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MKNNH6/?tag=pcpapi-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0092ML0OC/?tag=pcpapi-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017KE3DM/?tag=pcpapi-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EYV690/?tag=pcpapi-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058FAYQ2/?tag=pcpapi-20

I am looking for somewhere around 550-600 watts PSUs. Do you think which one is better, or you have better suggestions for around the same price? I was really interested on the OCZ ModXStream Pro, because of its semi-modular PSU... Just a note, I can only purchase from Amazon.com only. Thanks for reading.

 

[clutchc]

Check out JonnyGuru.com and see if he's reviewed any of those. They are all about the same quality to my thinking. I've always had good luck with OCZ and Antec in that price range. As well as Rosewill.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/index.php

 

[abbadon_34]

1st choice would be the Corsair, 2nd the OCZ, the rest tied for 3rd. But if modular is important, then get it.

 

[ipwn3r456]

Check out JonnyGuru.com and see if he's reviewed any of those. They are all about the same quality to my thinking. I've always had good luck with OCZ and Antec in that price range. As well as Rosewill.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/index.php

Searched it up on the website, and NONE of them were on the list except the Corsair CX-600 (Only the CX-430 were being reviewed, similar to the model).

1st choice would be the Corsair, 2nd the OCZ, the rest tied for 3rd. But if modular is important, then get it.

Uhh, you think Corsair should be the first choice? I wonder if CX series power supply are good.

 

[clutchc]

I'm using the Antec 550W you listed in a budget build right now. (PhII X4 965BE/GTX 560 OC). The Antec Basiq series (or the earlier Neo) in the 500w - 600w range has been my budget go-to PSU for years. Never a fail yet. And the modular design is a nice plus for keeping the build neat and air flow at a maximum.

 

[jnkweaver]

If you can buy from Newegg in the states I would get it from here http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
The CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 600W for $40 after rebate.

 

[clutchc]

The only problem with those rebates, is that by the time you finally get it, you'll have forgotten what it was for. And now they usually come as a pre-paid debit card. To use it you have to buy something else. Usually you'll have to spend more that the rebate card in order to use it all up.

 

[ipwn3r456]

I don't tend to do rebates. And the reason why I choose Amazon over Newegg, I am not saying that Newegg is a bad source, just that I can't use my parents credit card And I have Amazon gift card credits on my account. So that's why lol.

 

[ipwn3r456]

So out of those 5 PSUs, which ones do you guys think you can eliminated?

 

[JeauxBleaux]

So out of those 5 PSUs, which ones do you guys think you can eliminated?

All of them, consider this one, it's in your wattage range, is very efficient, and is one of the best manufacturers of power supplies.

http://www.amazon.com/Seasonic-80Plus-M12II-620-BRONZE/dp/B003HE260I/ref=sr_1_26?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1358561838&sr=1-26&keywords=seasonic+power+supply

 

[ipwn3r456]

All of them, consider this one, it's in your wattage range, is very efficient, and is one of the best manufacturers of power supplies.

http://www.amazon.com/Seasonic-80Plus-M12II-620-BRONZE/dp/B003HE260I/ref=sr_1_26?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1358561838&sr=1-26&keywords=seasonic+power+supply

Thanks for the suggestion, I do know that Seasonic is a very reliable brand, but the pricing is just a bit too expensive. Now that they have taxes in California on Amazon (which I live there), if they have tax on this item, it's going to cost around $90 or higher. I seriously don't want to pay that much.

 

[JeauxBleaux]

I hear ya'. Did I mention the 5 years parts and labor warranty? No one else comes close. OCZ does a three year warranty and has decent specs, the others are only a year.

 

[JeauxBleaux]

If the warranty doesn't sell you, do what I do. Go to Newegg and open the "reviews" page. Add the 4 and 5 egg ratings, throw out the threes and add the 2 and 1 egg ratings. Do the math, find the percentage of satisfied vs dissatisfied and you'll have an answer you can live with.

Do this for all the supplies you are considering...

 

[ipwn3r456]

I hear ya'. Did I mention the 5 years parts and labor warranty? No one else comes close. OCZ does a three year warranty and has decent specs, the others are only a year.

The Thermaltake PSU that i listed also have a 5 year warranty, also 3 year warranty with the OCZ, Corsair, and Antec PSUs I listed.

 

[ipwn3r456]

If the warranty doesn't sell you, do what I do. Go to Newegg and open the "reviews" page. Add the 4 and 5 egg ratings, throw out the threes and add the 2 and 1 egg ratings. Do the math, find the percentage of satisfied vs dissatisfied and you'll have an answer you can live with.

Do this for all the supplies you are considering...

Checked them all. They are all 4 egg eatings in average.

 

[jnkweaver]

No thats not what he meant. Add up the percentages of the 5's and 4's that gives you an idea of how many were satisfied. Do the same for the 1's and 2's and get an idea of how many are dissatisfied. I go a step further and read the cons on the most recent posts to see if there is any new problems with the product.

 

[ipwn3r456]

Just calculated. Results are (percentage for 4 and 5 stars combined):

84% - OCZ

82% - Thermaltake

88% - Antec

72% - Corsair

85% - Silverstone

 

[JeauxBleaux]

Checked them all. They are all 4 egg eatings in average.

I think you missed my point , for instance, the 4s & 5s on the Silverstone add up to 36, the 1s & 2s add up to 6 eggs, the resultant ratio is 36:6 or, 6:1 or, 16.66% of the people think it's crap.

Conversely, on the Seasonic, there are 130 4s & 5s and only 6 1s & 2s, the ratio is 130:6 or, 4.6% of the people think it's crap... See? I believe the best indicator of any product are the opinions of the people that actually paid good money (or not) for their experience.

 

[ipwn3r456]

I think you missed my point , for instance, the 4s & 5s on the Silverstone add up to 36, the 1s & 2s add up to 6 eggs, the resultant ratio is 36:6 or, 6:1 or, 16.66% of the people think it's crap.

Conversely, on the Seasonic, there are 130 4s & 5s and only 6 1s & 2s, the ratio is 130:6 or, 4.6% of the people think it's crap... See? I believe the best indicator of any product are the opinions of the people that actually paid good money (or not) for their experience.

Look at my post above.

 

[JeauxBleaux]

Look at my post above.

Yes, I did notice that you left out the 95% (and 5 egg) rating of the Seasonic.

Really, it's your choice, I'm not here to argue, just to try and help you make an informed decision. Money IS tight for most of us, but there isn't a better time to buy quality products than WHEN money is tight.

 

[ipwn3r456]

Yes, I did notice that you left out the 95% (and 5 egg) rating of the Seasonic.

Really, it's your choice, I'm not here to argue, just to try and help you make an informed decision. Money IS tight for most of us, but there isn't a better time to buy quality products than WHEN money is tight.

I do get your point. It's just simply too expensive for me. Plus I have to save money for a new GPU also.

 

[ipwn3r456]

Anyone else have an idea which PSUs to eliminate from the list I made?

 

[clutchc]

I would probably eliminate the Siverstone. I would go for single rail, highest +12V amps, modular, sheathed cables.

 

[ipwn3r456]

I would probably eliminate the Siverstone. I would go for single rail, highest +12V amps, modular, sheathed cables.

Should I eliminate the Thermaltake also? It doesn't have 80 PLUS certified.

 

[4745454b]

TT I would get rid of. The SilverStone is probably fine.

Rather then look at eggs which I consider to be more or less useless, find the highest rated 80+ units. Most are probably only 80+, but there probably a few 80+ bronze. Buy the cheapest of those.

Edit: Looked again, no 80+ bronze units. Cheapest of the 80+ units is the Corsair. 600W odd size, maybe you can find a 500W 80+ bronze?