XFX vs. Antec vs. SeaSonic

[pcbuilder13]

Using a power supply calculator I should require around 400W for my PC, so I've decided to go for a power supply of over 600W but less than 700W for future-proofing and to reduce the load on it. I have narrowed my choices down to two models: XFX P1-650X-XXB9 and the Antec HCG-620M. I've looked at some Corsair models, but they seem unnecessarily expensive, unless anyone can justify spending extra for the TX750W. On a side note, my CPU is Haswell.

Which would you recommend?

 

[Adroid]

I just bought a seasonic platinum 660w PSU for 79$ after Mir. If you aren't in a terrible hurry, be patient and look for deals. Of the two above i am pretty sure the xfx made by seasonic aka top of the line...

You can find xfx, seasonic, and corsair gold rated PSU on PC part picker website for 60$ ish regularly.

 

[pcbuilder13]

I suppose the SeaSonic M12II-620 Bronze (SS-620GM) is also an option. I'm in the UK, so I cannot take advantage of the offers you're seeing. The prices are like so:

XFX P1-650X-XXB9: £80
Antec HCG-620M: £80
SeaSonic M12II-620 Bronze (SS-620GM): £73

I'm less concerned about the price in this case since they're all similar. The Corsair TX750M is £90. My main concern is the quality of the PSU and the cables.

 

[EvgaLover]

Corsair hx 750w or 850w

 

[Tradesman1]

The SeaSonic #1, then the XFX, would have the Antec at the bottom of the list

 

[FALC0N]

Not sure there is a bad choice here.

 

[Adroid]

Not sure who makes the antec. Both others are made by seasonic. I think the seasonic has a couple year longer warranty, but honestly I would just go for the cheaper one if the efficiency levels are the same

 

[pcbuilder13]

Okay, I've narrowed it down to the XFX P1-650X-XXB9 and SeaSonic M12II-620 Bronze (SS-620GM). The XFX is of course a SeaSonic, but the XFX has 30 more watts than the SeaSonic. Aside from this, I cannot differentiate them. Are the cables better on one than the other? Is one quieter than the other?

Edit: Went with SeaSonic.

 

[Adroid]

Like I said, I think the seasonic has a longer warranty. Price warranty and efficiency are the only determining factors here.

Seasonic has pretty well established itself as the best PSU manufacturer. The reason corsair and xfx get great reviews is because they are mostly made by seasonic...

Congrats on a solid purchase.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

All are made by SEASONIC , all quality units.

 

[Tradesman1]

Both are great PSUs, can't go wrong with either one

 

[FALC0N]

Blackbird speaks the truth. They are all OEM seasonic.

 

[toyftw]

I suppose the SeaSonic M12II-620 Bronze (SS-620GM) is also an option. I'm in the UK, so I cannot take advantage of the offers you're seeing. The prices are like so:

XFX P1-650X-XXB9: £80
Antec HCG-620M: £80
SeaSonic M12II-620 Bronze (SS-620GM): £73

I'm less concerned about the price in this case since they're all similar. The Corsair TX750M is £90. My main concern is the quality of the PSU and the cables.

Hi - The M12II 620 and the hcg 620 are not Haswell ready. Go for the XFX as it has 5 more (53 vs 48) of the important +12v amps. The CPU & GPU draw their current from the +12v rail(s).

And, you can get it for £68+
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/mr/amazonuk/xfx-power-supply-p1650snlb9

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Antec
According to Antec, the following units are "fully compatible" with Haswell:

EarthWatts Green: EA-650 Green
EarthWatts Platinum: EA-450, EA-550, EA-650
High Current Game: HCG-750, HCG-900
High Current Gamer M: HCG-520M, HCG-620M, HCG-750M, HCG-850M
High Current Pro: HCP-750, HCP-850, HCP-1200
High Current Pro Platinum: HCP-1000 Platinum, HCP-850 Platinum (OC link), HCP-1000 Platinum (OC link), HCP-1300 Platinum (OC link)
NeoEco C: Neo Eco 620C
Signature: SG-650, SG-850
TruePower Gold: TP-550G, TP-650G
TruePower New: TP-550, TP-650, TP-750, TP750 Blue
TruePower Quattro: TPQ-850, TPQ-1000, TPQ-1200, TPQ-1200 OC
VP: VP550P V2, VP650P V2, VP650PM
VP F: VP550 F, VP630 F

However, the compatibility of these units "has not been confirmed yet":

BP: BP-350, BP430, BP500U, BP550 Plus rev 1
EarthWatts Green: EA-350 Green, EA-430 Green, EA-500 Green, EA-750 Green
High Current Game: HCG-400, HCG-520, HCG-620
High Current Gamer M: HCG-400M
NeoEco C: Neo Eco 400C, Neo Eco 450C, Neo Eco 520C
VP: VP350P, VP450, VP450P, VP550P
VP F: VP450 F


Seasonic
Seasonic lists these units as "ready for Intel's Haswell processors," although it doesn't go into much detail beyond that:

X-series: 560W, 660W, 760W, 650W, 750W, 850W, 1050W, 1250W
X-series Fanless: 400W, 460W
Platinum Series: 660W, 760W, 860W, 1000W, 1200W
Platinum Series Fanless: 400W, 460W, 520W
G-Series: 360W, 450W, 550W, 650W
M12II Bronze: 650W, 750W, 850W

 

[Tradesman1]

Antec
According to Antec, the following units are "fully compatible" with Haswell:

EarthWatts Green: EA-650 Green
EarthWatts Platinum: EA-450, EA-550, EA-650
High Current Game: HCG-750, HCG-900
High Current Gamer M: HCG-520M, HCG-620M, HCG-750M, HCG-850M
High Current Pro: HCP-750, HCP-850, HCP-1200
High Current Pro Platinum: HCP-1000 Platinum, HCP-850 Platinum (OC link), HCP-1000 Platinum (OC link), HCP-1300 Platinum (OC link)
NeoEco C: Neo Eco 620C
Signature: SG-650, SG-850
TruePower Gold: TP-550G, TP-650G
TruePower New: TP-550, TP-650, TP-750, TP750 Blue
TruePower Quattro: TPQ-850, TPQ-1000, TPQ-1200, TPQ-1200 OC
VP: VP550P V2, VP650P V2, VP650PM
VP F: VP550 F, VP630 F

However, the compatibility of these units "has not been confirmed yet":

BP: BP-350, BP430, BP500U, BP550 Plus rev 1
EarthWatts Green: EA-350 Green, EA-430 Green, EA-500 Green, EA-750 Green
High Current Game: HCG-400, HCG-520, HCG-620
High Current Gamer M: HCG-400M
NeoEco C: Neo Eco 400C, Neo Eco 450C, Neo Eco 520C
VP: VP350P, VP450, VP450P, VP550P
VP F: VP450 F


Seasonic
Seasonic lists these units as "ready for Intel's Haswell processors," although it doesn't go into much detail beyond that:

X-series: 560W, 660W, 760W, 650W, 750W, 850W, 1050W, 1250W
X-series Fanless: 400W, 460W
Platinum Series: 660W, 760W, 860W, 1000W, 1200W
Platinum Series Fanless: 400W, 460W, 520W
G-Series: 360W, 450W, 550W, 650W
M12II Bronze: 650W, 750W, 850W

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