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Old May 23, 2010, 10:48 AM   #1
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Which PSU?

I wanna buy a new psu, had my current one since I bought my setup in 2007/2008. Looking to spend $100-130. Any of these good?

http://ijk.com.au/branch/ijk/product...ucts_id=115842

http://ijk.com.au/branch/ijk/product...ucts_id=122128

http://ijk.com.au/branch/ijk/product...ucts_id=113795

http://ijk.com.au/branch/ijk/product...ucts_id=125308

http://ijk.com.au/branch/ijk/product...ucts_id=119097

http://ijk.com.au/branch/ijk/product...ucts_id=126416

I'm looking at any of these psu's. Please post the link of which you think is the best. I'm going to sleep now checking this thread tomorrow
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Old May 23, 2010, 10:53 AM   #2
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Antec TP New followed by Corsair .
But Seasonic S12II 620 looks appealing too. If $8 is over budget you can take 520 model.
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Old May 23, 2010, 11:34 AM   #4
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I have the xigmatek and it works gr8 so far , powering a gtx 275 and a q6600. The gigabyte is supposed to be bad. The ocz looks like good value and corsair is well corsair (i.e. gr8)
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My vote is for the Corsair, followed by the Antec then the OCZ one
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You guys really get shafted for prices over there in the AU. The Corsair is a good choice, a SeaSonic M12II would be excellent, or, as a last resort, the OCZ ModXStream is an OK modular PSU, but not nearly as good in build quality as SeaSonic/Corsair. The Xigmatek could be OK, but I've read reports of them being just "meh" in comparison to Corsair/SeaSonic, so I'd choose a different one.
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Old May 23, 2010, 12:46 PM   #7
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i would pick corsair above all else.

for example:

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?..._354&vk_sort=1

while they have a higher price on the 650 (which is an older model, btw) the 550W is cheaper and i still consider it superior to your other alternatives from IJK.
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For all, the Xigmatek is also built by CWT, same OEM as the Corsair. With that said if you can find the Xigmatek cheaper somewhere then go that route.
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Guys Antec TP New is based on newer Seasonic S12D design. Corsair TX650 is based on older Seasonic Energy+ design.
But at least both are Seasonic based.
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Enermax makes the best PSU IMO. Followed by Corsair and Antec. Just be ready to have the funds pulled from your rectum with Enermax.
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Guys Antec TP New is based on newer Seasonic S12D design. Corsair TX650 is based on older Seasonic Energy+ design.
But at least both are Seasonic based.
Please, please, link me to a source where its SeaSonic built. I'm sorry but I thought it was CWT.
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Yeah, older TP were CWT newest one are Seasonic.
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Enermax makes the best PSU IMO.
There isn't an absolute best PSU. There are models good here and here and they have caveats there and there.
IMO ATM Seasonic X series are the pack leader. From build to performance and silence. But of course picking a PSU is a subjective choice.
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persoanlly, I'd go with the proven performer, Corsair
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Yeah, older TP were CWT newest one are Seasonic.
I was talking bout the Corsair, silly.

Already knew the Antec was SS based, but split rail design makes me gag.
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WOW, Corsair TX650 is old story it didn't cross my mind that you don't know that it's a Seasonic.
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Please, please, link me to a source where its SeaSonic built. I'm sorry but I thought it was CWT.
CTW makes the VX550w, TX750w, TX850w, TX950w, HX1000w, HX850w, and HX750w. The CX400w, VX450w, HX520w, HX620/650w, and TX650w are SeaSonic.

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My 750 is CTW.

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There isn't an absolute best PSU. There are models good here and here and they have caveats there and there.
IMO ATM Seasonic X series are the pack leader. From build to performance and silence. But of course picking a PSU is a subjective choice.
You'll have to do some research to find a bum Enermax.
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You'll have to do some research to find a bum Enermax.
i've heard of a few... but no more than i've heard of bad corsairs.
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i've heard of a few... but no more than i've heard of bad corsairs.
Well no brand is perfect. But my point is Enermax makes thier own PSUs.
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Another +1 for the corsair. Great brand.
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Get the Cooler Master, cheaper and does the same thing. We need to make a debate thread about Corsair PSU's. I really don't know why people insist on using them so much
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Get the Cooler Master, cheaper and does the same thing. We need to make a debate thread about Corsair PSU's. I really don't know why people insist on using them so much
because cooler master PSU's have a wonder tendency to blow up, catch fire, and destroy everything in your PC?
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The XFX 650W is one of the best buys i have ever seen and the design looks extremely cool.
It is in the price range you are trying to buy. It sells for 99$
There is another option for more power, the 750W one, but it sells for 135$ or more.
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Get the Cooler Master, cheaper and does the same thing. We need to make a debate thread about Corsair PSU's. I really don't know why people insist on using them so much
Its always the cheap PSU which fails first in my house. Good enough reason? ( I wasn't the one who built those rigs )
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Get the Cooler Master, cheaper and does the same thing.
The only CoolerMaster which is honest is Silent Pro. Their flagship UCP is overpriced/overrated and the rest, meh. Extreme Power 400, ElitePower 460, ExtremePower 550.
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Because they have a good price/performance/noise ratio? Because they shook PSU market when they entered for first time? Because awesome customer support and warranty?
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