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a b ) Power supply
September 19, 2014 5:54:58 PM

Whichever one is cheapest, though XFX offer a 5 year warranty with their Power Supplies.
September 24, 2014 4:55:26 PM

Just saw toms most recent smb, they used antec vp 450 that they think highly of, saw it in the tier list and was wondering about the antec vp 550, it seemed that is not currently in our list
a c 1218 ) Power supply
September 25, 2014 9:11:32 AM

xreap said:
Just saw toms most recent smb, they used antec vp 450 that they think highly of, saw it in the tier list and was wondering about the antec vp 550, it seemed that is not currently in our list


The VP550F, VP550P and VP550P V2 models are not available world wide. These models are made by a different OEM (i.e. Delta Electronics) and have Active PFC. The two VP550P models are limited to 230VAC input only.

The VP450 is made by FSP and lacks Active PFC. The input voltage can be set to 110 - 120VAC or 220-240VAC via the little red sliding voltage switch.
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September 25, 2014 4:53:03 PM

So is the vp550 better units then? Not familiar with delta electronics so I really don't know if they are good?
a c 1218 ) Power supply
September 25, 2014 5:32:43 PM

xreap said:
So is the vp550 better units then? Not familiar with delta electronics so I really don't know if they are good?


Delta Electronics is considered to be a higher quality OEM than FSP Group.
September 25, 2014 5:43:01 PM

What are your guys opinions on the Antec Earthwatts Green and the 600W EVGA B series?
September 25, 2014 6:14:10 PM

ko888 said:
xreap said:
So is the vp550 better units then? Not familiar with delta electronics so I really don't know if they are good?


Delta Electronics is considered to be a higher quality OEM than FSP Group.


So antec vp 550 would be better than vp 450 (the one praised here at toms recent smb) would it be safe to say the vp550 will fall as tier 2a?
September 27, 2014 7:07:46 AM

can't find the two PSUs I have here,Zalman ZM700-GLX and Aerocool Templarius Imperator, which tiers they fall into?

edit:found templarius in tier 4..can't find ZM700-GLX still.
a b ) Power supply
September 27, 2014 9:40:41 AM

No reviews of the ZM700-GLX have been published. This does include user experiences, none of which will factor the PSU quality.
September 28, 2014 1:47:37 AM

dottorrent said:
No reviews of the ZM700-GLX have been published. This does include user experiences, none of which will factor the PSU quality.


it's the main one im currently using.. can't believe im like the only one in the world with it! running it like 6 months so far no problems at all..efficiency isn't amazing but definetly better than the unknown brand 400W PSU i've been using earlier.
a c 1218 ) Power supply
September 28, 2014 11:53:01 AM

dottorrent said:
No reviews of the ZM700-GLX have been published. This does include user experiences, none of which will factor the PSU quality.


There is one review in Korean. It can be run through a translator but may not be fully functional (i.e. clicking on some of the Reviews Table of Contents links don't work properly or return an error).

http://www.playwares.com/xe/index.php?mid=power_hdd&doc...

or through Google Translate, which doesn't seem to work properly:

http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&sl=ko&tl=en&...

Pasting the first link into Google Chrome and using Chrome's automatic translation seems to work.
a b ) Power supply
September 28, 2014 1:38:14 PM

Those Su'scom capacitors don't fill me with any confidence, especially when all of them are made by Su'scom. Added to tier 4.
September 28, 2014 4:27:26 PM

what about lepa nseries? (I assume this is tier4 or even 5)
a b ) Power supply
September 28, 2014 6:15:21 PM

Tier 5 - Made by Bestec i.e. They use pretty flaky capacitors.
a c 273 ) Power supply
September 28, 2014 6:32:50 PM

The LEPA N series is made by CWT. The higher end LEPA units are pretty good both from Enermax and from CWT.

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page22979.h...

No reviews exist that I see but a lower end CWT made unit that is not even 80 Plus certified is going to score in the tier 3 range if it's a really good effort from CWT. Assume that it's probably not because it's always better to err of the side of caution.

It probably doesn't fall in the replace immediately category but treat it like a lower end unit and don't stress it.
September 28, 2014 7:06:52 PM

well I was using one up till last week, the 12v lines give around 11.6 when under load, 11.8 idle. the 3.3 volts is on the low side aswell.
this was a lepa n500
a b ) Power supply
September 28, 2014 7:14:11 PM

Moved to untiered until a professional review swings by.
September 28, 2014 7:16:46 PM

I'll put it in my testrig one of these days(weeks) and see what I can do.
September 29, 2014 7:34:14 AM

dottorrent said:
Those Su'scom capacitors don't fill me with any confidence, especially when all of them are made by Su'scom. Added to tier 4.

whats suscom? id like to know a bit more about my PSU since im going to use it for a long long long time on my gaming rig,i see according to the list it isn't reccomended but eh, in my place ones that are tier 3+ cost at the very least 150$ ffs..
a b ) Power supply
September 30, 2014 7:35:34 AM

Su'scom are an electronics manufacture. They don't make great capacitors.
a c 1218 ) Power supply
September 30, 2014 10:32:38 AM

Kuan Kun Electronic Enterprise Co., Ltd. (Su'scon) is a is Taiwanese supplier and manufacturer of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors and Solid Polymer Capacitors.

In terms of quality they are at the same level as Taiwanese Teapo capacitors.
October 3, 2014 7:29:15 PM

In another thread, someone told me that tier 3 PSUs were not recommendable, at all. According to this person, the quality varies significantly; and that's understandable, considering the higher PSUs appear to be from a smaller list of suppliers. Also, the same person makes the claim, "the Coolermaster GX and Elite units will will almost certainly fry your entire computer if they overload." Is there any truth to this? If there is, then why would a T3 unit be considered a "solid unit"?

Based on the list here, I'd buy a T3 unit for a discount build, or for [most] any build that isn't OC'ed. But, at what point do you really start considering something in the T2 range as the minimum? It seems that most recommendations I see are going on a variety of sources. And, the tier list does say, "Meets standard ATX specifications, though closer to the edges than Tier two units. These are still solid units, which still supply stable power to your system, though not ideal for serious overclocking."

Things are getting quite confusing, and I think it's just the numerous sources of information. What's the overall consensus here? Is T3 really to be considered suitable for a build of any level?
a c 273 ) Power supply
October 3, 2014 8:03:14 PM

Tier 3 units should be just fine as long as you don't stress them and as long as you realize it's probably better to start thinking about replacing them around when the warranty runs out. A great many people don't have realistic access to higher rated units either at all or at least within their budget. Here in the US it is pretty easy to find higher rated models for very good prices, sometimes even cheaper than lower rated units but that's certainly not true everywhere. So here in the US or even Canada ( similar pricing and availability ) I would most likely not recommend a tier 3 unit on any build with a mid range GPU and up just because it's so easy to find better quality for very close to the same pricing.

Just use logic and if you are doing a high end build with overclocking or especially multiple graphics cards don't try and use a budget power supply.
October 3, 2014 8:21:47 PM

Thank you for that; that makes much more sense than the explanation I was getting from the other user. It's hard to get such descriptive answers from most users on the forums these days. It's usually a "I know I'm right, and you should trust me" type of answer; and I need more than that lol.

Thank you. I'll keep all of that in mind.
a b ) Power supply
October 5, 2014 7:35:36 AM

Hey guys, Anandtech (and a few other sites) recently posted reviews of the Antec Edge 550W supply (there seems to be a series of Edge models according the the Techpowerup review database)

It seems the PSU is manufactured by Seasonic, and Anandtech reviews it favorably for components and build qualilty. And of course for power delivery within its defined range. With a 5-year warranty it seems good, although the price might not be very competitive.

Maybe worthy of inclusion in the Tier list?

a b ) Power supply
October 5, 2014 8:48:32 AM

Karsten75 said:
Hey guys, Anandtech (and a few other sites) recently posted reviews of the Antec Edge 550W supply (there seems to be a series of Edge models according the the Techpowerup review database)

It seems the PSU is manufactured by Seasonic, and Anandtech reviews it favorably for components and build qualilty. And of course for power delivery within its defined range. With a 5-year warranty it seems good, although the price might not be very competitive.

Maybe worthy of inclusion in the Tier list?



All Antec EDGE PSUs are built on a MK-1 Seasonic G-series platform. They are all listed in Tier 2 Class A.
October 5, 2014 1:08:42 PM

Hi,
I want to buy a 750W PSU for my new gaming rig (FX 8350, Asus M5A99FX pro, Sapphire R9 290X TriX OC).
I was thinking about Seasonic SS 750KM3 (X series, Gold certified). Is it really good compared to corsair's TX series or any other 750W PSU offering from antec,corsair etc?
This PSU is a bit expensive compared to others. Is the price justifiable?
a b ) Power supply
October 6, 2014 5:23:57 AM

Yes. Seasonic's KM3 Platform on the X series is the best in the business. Go for it.
a c 1218 ) Power supply
October 6, 2014 10:08:16 AM

I would get an EVGA SuperNOVA 750W G2 220-G2-0750-XR before I would even consider a SeaSonic SS-750KM3 750W.
October 7, 2014 9:56:12 AM

ko888 said:
I would get an EVGA SuperNOVA 750W G2 220-G2-0750-XR before I would even consider a SeaSonic SS-750KM3 750W.


I am from India. Even if I buy from Newegg (they can deliver), will I be getting a global warranty?
What if after sometime the PSU gets damaged and needs replacement? Should I have to send it back to US?
If I decide to buy this PSU from Newegg, What are the odds of PSU needing a replacement?
a c 273 ) Power supply
October 7, 2014 3:19:04 PM

Newegg does not ship internationally.
a c 1218 ) Power supply
October 7, 2014 8:52:20 PM

anort3 said:
Newegg does not ship internationally.


On Newegg.com's web site:

International shipping

Newegg.com ships to the following countries and locations:

United States
United Kingdom
Australia
India
Ireland
Netherlands
New Zealand
Poland
Singapore
Puerto Rico
APO/FPO
a c 273 ) Power supply
October 7, 2014 9:06:51 PM

ko888 said:
anort3 said:
Newegg does not ship internationally.


On Newegg.com's web site:

International shipping

Newegg.com ships to the following countries and locations:

United States
United Kingdom
Australia
India
Ireland
Netherlands
New Zealand
Poland
Singapore
Puerto Rico
APO/FPO


Well I''ll be damned. Last I heard they had just opened a UK site but I had no idea they shipped to anywhere else other than Canada besides the US. Any idea when they started?

Edit: Never mind answered my own question. Looks like June - July.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140605006531/en...

Not sure how I missed that.
a c 1218 ) Power supply
October 7, 2014 9:19:33 PM

The Newegg.ca Canadian website only ships within Canada. No international shipping at all.
a c 273 ) Power supply
October 7, 2014 9:30:28 PM

ko888 said:
The Newegg.ca Canadian website only ships within Canada. No international shipping at all.


Newegg Canada has been around for years though. Then I knew they were launching a UK site. I just didn't realize they were shipping all those other places.
October 11, 2014 4:28:19 PM

Here is an old old old psu that most pre built computers uses. Power Man! Any psu is fake, non branded.
a b ) Power supply
October 12, 2014 11:55:32 AM

Very very helpful list/chart. Is the EVGA 850W B2 on the list? I couldn't find it specifically.
a b ) Power supply
October 12, 2014 4:38:49 PM

Under Supernova B2 series. Tier 2 Class A
October 12, 2014 11:10:47 PM

hi, i see u mention about Antec VP series (350, 450 only) as tier2 class b psu.
but how bout Antec VP series 400 and 500?
a c 75 ) Power supply
October 12, 2014 11:21:10 PM

deadravel said:
hi, i see u mention about Antec VP series (350, 450 only) as tier2 class b psu.
but how bout Antec VP series 400 and 500?


I believe those are 220/230 volts input only(European power). Finding any sort of analysis on them is not easy.

Pretty sure they should be similar to the normal VPs, but do not take my word for it.
a b ) Power supply
October 13, 2014 8:58:02 AM

dottorrent said:
Under Supernova B2 series. Tier 2 Class A


Ah missed that. Thanks!
a c 2488 ) Power supply
October 13, 2014 9:00:24 AM

B2 is a fantastic power supply , based on the G2 series , first rate Bronze power supplies.
a c 1218 ) Power supply
October 13, 2014 9:54:26 AM

The B2 models are based on a different platform than the G2 models. That's why the B2 Series models have a lower efficiency and the warranty period is only half that of the G2 Series models.

The EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B2 (110-B2-0750-VR) and SuperNOVA 850 B2 (110-B2-0850-V1) are based on a modified version of Super Flower's Golden Green platform.

The EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2 (220-G2-0750-XR) and SuperNOVA 850 G2 (220-G2-0850-XR) are based on Super Flower's Leadex Gold platform.
October 13, 2014 10:06:05 AM

I'm a bit confused at to why the Corsair GS600 is considered a top-tier PSU but only has a 3-year warranty, while the EVGA Supernova G1 650 is considered a more average PSU but has a 10-year warranty. Doesn't a longer warranty typically mean a better, more long-lasting product?

Basically, I'm wondering because that EVGA warranty is making that PSU seem super attractive to me.
a c 2488 ) Power supply
October 13, 2014 10:09:13 AM

Unleash the next generation in power with the EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B2 Power Supply. Based on the award winning Gen 2 series Power Supplies from EVGA, this PSU features 80 PLUS Bronze rated efficiency, and clean, continuous power to every component. Backed by a 5 year warranty and Japanese capacitor design, the EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B2 is not only the right choice for your system today, it is also the best choice for your system tomorrow.

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=110-B2-075...
a c 1218 ) Power supply
October 13, 2014 10:27:14 AM

Why believe marketing material.

If you look at a teardown of the B2, G2 and an actual Superflower Golden Green you will see that the B2 is most like the Golden Green. The G2 is is definitely different than the Golden Green and is exactly like the Leadex Gold platform.

Even JonnyGURU.com said that the EVGA Supernova B2 750W that they reviewed is based on the Super Flower Golden Green platform. They should know since they also reviewed a couple of actual Super Flower Golden Green models. They also reviewed a couple of actual Super Flower Leadex Gold models. The teardowns don't lie.
October 13, 2014 11:47:58 AM

I'm referring to this one: http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=120-G1-065...

All my research is showing that most consider this an average PSU, but yet, it comes with a 10-year warranty, which is the best I've seen yet. Idk, just seems confusing to me. I'll most likely get it, since I like long warranties. *shrug*
a b ) Power supply
October 13, 2014 1:56:59 PM

SR-71 Blackbird said:
Unleash the next generation in power with the EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B2 Power Supply. Based on the award winning Gen 2 series Power Supplies from EVGA, this PSU features 80 PLUS Bronze rated efficiency, and clean, continuous power to every component. Backed by a 5 year warranty and Japanese capacitor design, the EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B2 is not only the right choice for your system today, it is also the best choice for your system tomorrow.

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=110-B2-075...


It's the older Golden Green platform dude. The Leadex is their latest platform and reserved for Gold, Platinum and Titanium efficiencies.
a c 1218 ) Power supply
October 13, 2014 2:04:45 PM

RandomGuy123 said:
I'm referring to this one: http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=120-G1-065...

All my research is showing that most consider this an average PSU, but yet, it comes with a 10-year warranty, which is the best I've seen yet. Idk, just seems confusing to me. I'll most likely get it, since I like long warranties. *shrug*


That model is based on FSP's Aurum platform. That platform had loose voltage regulation. I don't know if this specific G1 revision has solved that problem because there are no reputable reviews for this model available yet.
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