XFX 850 black edition... or the corsiar HX 850.?

Achilles1600 · Nov 8, 2010, 03:55 AM

Hi, im planning on buying a new psu, and i was thinking the XFX 850 black edition, or the corsair HX 850. the XFX cost's $137.38 at direct canada, and the corsair HX 850 cost's $167.98. and im also running an i7 870, and plan to X fire two HD 6870.
what one should i buy.?

freaksavior · Nov 8, 2010, 03:57 AM

Can never go wrong with corsair

f22a4bandit · Nov 8, 2010, 03:59 AM

+1 for the Corsair. They really know how to produce an excellent power supply.

n-ster · Nov 8, 2010, 04:00 AM

No question about it in my head... the XFX 750W at 115$ beats or is equal to the HX750 and is much cheaper... Besides, 750W for that build is already Overkill enough (This is coming from an owner of an HX850W)

Corsair is usually the choice to go to if you know nothing about PSUs... but go look at jonnyguru.com and realised how much bang/buck you get with the XFX 750w

Achilles1600 · Nov 8, 2010, 04:01 AM

Ok corsair it is, and also i know it's off topic, i would like to know how to put my BFBC2 stat's by my picture.?

f22a4bandit · Nov 8, 2010, 04:02 AM

If I remember correctly, W1zzard stopped allowing BFBC2 stats for sigs because of some problems on the site side.

n-ster · Nov 8, 2010, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Achilles1600

Ok corsair it is, and also i know it's off topic, i would like to know how to put my BFBC2 stat's by my picture.?

Don't just take their word for it! Sure corsair is nice, has the brand name and stuff... but the XFX 750W is the best bang/buck you can get in Canada

Kantastic · Nov 8, 2010, 04:04 AM

XFX makes great power supplies, you'd be saving a chunk if you opt for them.

Achilles1600 · Nov 8, 2010, 04:06 AM

How doe's the XFX Black edition 850, compare to the HX 850.?

(FIH) The Don · Nov 8, 2010, 04:07 AM

isnt it seasonic inside? the xfx i mean

and also on the corsair?

if yes then it doesnt matter which you take, its the same lol

n-ster · Nov 8, 2010, 04:10 AM

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php...tory5&reid=184

Look... plus, I find his asthetics grade way to subjective... I love the look of it. That would make it a 9.9/10

I suggest going 750W as you don't need more now, and probably not the future

but lemme go see for the XFX 850W

EDIT: The XFX 850W seems to perform like the HX850...

Kantastic · Nov 8, 2010, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Achilles1600

How doe's the XFX Black edition 850, compare to the HX 850.?

You'll never see a difference. If I needed a new PSU and XFX was cheaper than Corsair, I would grab the XFX.

LAN_deRf_HA · Nov 8, 2010, 04:14 AM

Really they're all pretty equivalent. It comes down to price and taste... like I kinda think the xfx are a bit silly looking.

f22a4bandit · Nov 8, 2010, 04:15 AM

I only say Corsair based on reviews, and there are hundreds of them, compared to the few dozen for the XFX. However, if they're the same on the inside it really doesn't matter.

Hell, I should be the one telling you to go for the XFX instead of the Corsair. I have a damn Raidmax PS that I got for like $80 (USD) shipped and it's worked for two years without a hitch!

Achilles1600 · Nov 8, 2010, 04:15 AM

So, what one should i get if i get the XFX, the 750 or... 850, for my build

spec's
-i7 870... i might oc it idk yet
-liquid cooling
-8 gb corsair XMS3... havnt bought it yet
-2 HIS HD 6870's in CFX
-and also i would like the 850 watt, from either version to future proof my rig.

Achilles1600 · Nov 8, 2010, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f22a4bandit

I only say Corsair based on reviews, and there are hundreds of them, compared to the few dozen for the XFX. However, if they're the same on the inside it really doesn't matter.

Hell, I should be the one telling you to go for the XFX instead of the Corsair. I have a damn Raidmax PS that I got for like $80 (USD) shipped and it's worked for two years without a hitch!

lol

streetfighter 2 · Nov 8, 2010, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (FIH) The Don

isnt it seasonic inside? the xfx i mean

and also on the corsair?

if yes then it doesnt matter which you take, its the same lol

http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/PSU_manufacturers
Says the HX 850 is a Channel Well (CWT) (DSG platform). It doesn't have a listing for the XFX 850, only the 650 which is Seasonic.

AlienIsGOD · Nov 8, 2010, 04:21 AM

The whole HX line is nice

My HX1000 has been pulling 24/7 for over 27 months straight now, and not ahiccup in sight

guitarfreaknation · Nov 8, 2010, 04:29 AM

I have been using the HX 850 for some time now, and I would definitely recommend it. It comes with all the cables you will ever need/want, is fairly quite ( I cant hear it in my case), and looks great.

+1 for corsair

Achilles1600 · Nov 8, 2010, 04:30 AM

Ok, so what would you get for my build, the XFX 750 or 850.?

I think im liking the XFX PSU'S now lol

n-ster · Nov 8, 2010, 04:31 AM

I think it is ONLY the XFX 650W that SUCKSS monkey balls compared to their big brothers

I would suggest the XFX 750W over the 850W, but lemme compare them side by side and tell you what would be the best for you...

guitarfreaknation · Nov 8, 2010, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Achilles1600

Ok, so what would you get for my build, the XFX 750 or 850.?

I think im liking the XFX PSU'S now lol

I would go for the 850, but then again I have never tried an XFX PSU

Achilles1600 · Nov 8, 2010, 04:46 AM

Yeah, ok i feel good about getting an XFX PSU, i think ill read more about it. and also is that good that it run's on a single 12V rail.?

n-ster · Nov 8, 2010, 04:50 AM

Yes Single is better in most cases, but multi-rail can be good if done properly.

How about I do you a detailed comparasion so that you can choose? For now, you can just sit back and relax while I do the work

Achilles1600 · Nov 8, 2010, 04:51 AM

Sure, ill be playing BFBC2 for a bit.

Nov 8, 2010, 03:55 AM	#1
Achilles1600 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 276 (0.19/day) Thanks: 160 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts System Specs	XFX 850 black edition... or the corsiar HX 850.? Hi, im planning on buying a new psu, and i was thinking the XFX 850 black edition, or the corsair HX 850. the XFX cost's $137.38 at direct canada, and the corsair HX 850 cost's $167.98. and im also running an i7 870, and plan to X fire two HD 6870. what one should i buy.?

System Name:	pimped rig
Processor:	intel core i5 2500k
Motherboard:	EVGA Z68 SLi micro
Cooling:	corsair h60
Memory:	4gb G-Skill ripjaw's 1333Mhz
Video Card:	Nvidia Ge-force GTX 560 Ti
Hard Disk:	seagate 500gb sata3
Optical Drive:	LG 22X DVD/CD writer
Case:	Coolermaster elite 430, 4 case fan's
PSU:	600 watt coolermaster extreme power
Software:	window's 7 home 64bit

Nov 8, 2010, 03:57 AM	#2
freaksavior To infinity ... and beyond! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: H-Town Texas Posts: 6,780 (2.88/day) Thanks: 1,031 Thanked 852 Times in 581 Posts System Specs	Can never go wrong with corsair __________________ Heat My HTPC Guide freak's F/S thread Fill Out you sp here.

System Name:	0 Kelvin 5.0 / Server
Processor:	i7 930 \|\| Q6600
Motherboard:	EVGA Micro X58\|\| Asus Rampage Formula x48
Cooling:	Mugen2 \|\| Rocketfish
Memory:	6Gb Crucial Value 1800mhz\|\| 4gb Patriot SLI
Video Card:	2x Asus 5850CU 800/1200 \|\| ATI 6450
Hard Disk:	Intel 320 80gb SSD + 72.11 750Gb \|\| 3 x 2tb Sea + 2 x 500gb WD B
Optical Drive:	Samsung SH-S203N \|\| None
CRT/LCD Model:	2x Samsung 245BW \|\| Samsung 40" 650A
Case:	NZXT Rogue \|\| CM690
Sound Card:	Onboard \|\| ATI 6450
PSU:	8Silverstone DA800 \|\| Kingwin 1000w
Software:	7U x64 \|\| Windows 7
Benchmarks:	http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l294/freaksavior/Overclocking-1.png

Nov 8, 2010, 03:59 AM	#3
f22a4bandit Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SATX Posts: 462 (0.47/day) Thanks: 210 Thanked 200 Times in 115 Posts System Specs	+1 for the Corsair. They really know how to produce an excellent power supply. __________________ HEATWARE

System Name:	The Bandit!
Processor:	Intel Core i7 960 @ 3.2GHZ
Motherboard:	EVGA x58 sli 132-BL-E758-RX
Cooling:	Thermalright Venomous-X-RT
Memory:	24GB G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR3 1600
Video Card:	Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB
Hard Disk:	Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200 RPM
Optical Drive:	LG Blu-Ray/HD-DVD Combo drive
CRT/LCD Model:	23" Acer H236HLbid
Case:	Corsair Carbide 400R
Sound Card:	Onboard Audio
PSU:	Corsair GS600 PSU
Software:	Windows 7 Professional SP1 x64

Nov 8, 2010, 04:00 AM	#4
n-ster Eligible for custom title Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 8,304 (5.22/day) Thanks: 1,205 Thanked 1,420 Times in 1,153 Posts System Specs	No question about it in my head... the XFX 750W at 115$ beats or is equal to the HX750 and is much cheaper... Besides, 750W for that build is already Overkill enough (This is coming from an owner of an HX850W) Corsair is usually the choice to go to if you know nothing about PSUs... but go look at jonnyguru.com and realised how much bang/buck you get with the XFX 750w __________________ My Heatware

System Name:	Overkill? naaa, browsing TPU with this is extra special :)
Processor:	i7 3930k @ 4.5 Ghz
Motherboard:	AsRock Fatal1ty Pro
Cooling:	Corsair H80 Push-Pull Noctua fans
Memory:	16GB (4x4gb) 2133Mhz CL11 T1 Samsung UDIMM
Video Card:	7970 @ 1050 core
Hard Disk:	240GB Intel 520 SSD + 60GB Vertex 2 + (2+1)TB Seagate
Optical Drive:	Lite-On 24x DVD burner
CRT/LCD Model:	27" 2560x1440 [Korean] PCBANK
Case:	Lian-Li K62 + steelseries Sensei RAW or WoW Catalyst
Sound Card:	iBasso D10 + ATH-AD870 or Shure 750DJ
PSU:	Corsair HX850 + TT Meka G1 or Corsair K60 Mech Kbs
Software:	Windows 7 Professional X64

Nov 8, 2010, 04:01 AM	#5
Achilles1600 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 276 (0.19/day) Thanks: 160 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts System Specs	Ok corsair it is, and also i know it's off topic, i would like to know how to put my BFBC2 stat's by my picture.?

Nov 8, 2010, 04:02 AM	#6
f22a4bandit Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SATX Posts: 462 (0.47/day) Thanks: 210 Thanked 200 Times in 115 Posts System Specs	If I remember correctly, W1zzard stopped allowing BFBC2 stats for sigs because of some problems on the site side. __________________ HEATWARE

Nov 8, 2010, 04:04 AM	#8
Kantastic Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Big Apple Posts: 4,976 (3.39/day) Thanks: 1,252 Thanked 930 Times in 739 Posts System Specs	XFX makes great power supplies, you'd be saving a chunk if you opt for them. __________________ Heatware

System Name:	Silencio
Processor:	Intel Core i3-3225
Motherboard:	Gigabyte GA-Z77N-WIFI
Cooling:	Corsair A70 (Passive)
Memory:	Samsung 8GB MV-3V4G3D/US
Video Card:	MSI GTX 650 1GB + Arctic Cooling Accelero S1 Plus (Passive)
Hard Disk:	OCZ Agility 4 128GB
CRT/LCD Model:	Dell UltraSharp U2312HM
Case:	BitFenix Prodigy (Arctic White)
PSU:	FSP Zen 400 (Fanless)
Software:	OS X 10.8.2 Mountain Lion

Nov 8, 2010, 04:06 AM	#9
Achilles1600 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 276 (0.19/day) Thanks: 160 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts System Specs	How doe's the XFX Black edition 850, compare to the HX 850.?

Nov 8, 2010, 04:07 AM	#10
(FIH) The Don Eligible for custom title Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Viking Land Posts: 5,406 (3.92/day) Thanks: 3,101 Thanked 2,962 Times in 1,834 Posts System Specs	isnt it seasonic inside? the xfx i mean and also on the corsair? if yes then it doesnt matter which you take, its the same lol __________________ "there are 2 types of idiots. those who hate the new stuff to justify not being able to upgrade. and those who have no fucking clue about anything" -KieX “So with this new technology my video card will now fart?” -TheMailMan78

System Name:	Ivy Biatch
Processor:	i5 3570K
Motherboard:	ASSRockzz z77TOTHEEXTREME!!!!
Cooling:	bleh
Memory:	2x4gb crucial 1866
Video Card:	HD7770, yes it does BF3
Hard Disk:	120gb Vertex
Optical Drive:	hmm
CRT/LCD Model:	226BW
Case:	whats that, oh my table
Sound Card:	stock onboard thing
PSU:	HX850W
Software:	7

Nov 8, 2010, 04:10 AM	#11
n-ster Eligible for custom title Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 8,304 (5.22/day) Thanks: 1,205 Thanked 1,420 Times in 1,153 Posts System Specs	http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php...tory5&reid=184 Look... plus, I find his asthetics grade way to subjective... I love the look of it. That would make it a 9.9/10 I suggest going 750W as you don't need more now, and probably not the future but lemme go see for the XFX 850W EDIT: The XFX 850W seems to perform like the HX850... __________________ My Heatware

Nov 8, 2010, 04:14 AM	#13
LAN_deRf_HA Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,016 (2.14/day) Thanks: 290 Thanked 831 Times in 588 Posts System Specs	Really they're all pretty equivalent. It comes down to price and taste... like I kinda think the xfx are a bit silly looking.

System Name:	Obelisc
Processor:	i7 2600k @ 4.5 GHz
Motherboard:	Asus P8Z77-V
Cooling:	H110
Memory:	16GB(4x8) @ 2133 MHz 9-11-10-28 2T
Video Card:	Galaxy GTX 660 Ti GC 3GB SLI
Hard Disk:	M4 256GB, 2x 3TB Seagate XT
Optical Drive:	Samsung 12x Bluray
CRT/LCD Model:	Crossover 27Q
Case:	Corsair 550D
Sound Card:	X-Fi Titanium HD with HD598
PSU:	Kingwin LZP-550
Software:	Win7 64bit SP1

Nov 8, 2010, 04:15 AM	#14
f22a4bandit Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SATX Posts: 462 (0.47/day) Thanks: 210 Thanked 200 Times in 115 Posts System Specs	I only say Corsair based on reviews, and there are hundreds of them, compared to the few dozen for the XFX. However, if they're the same on the inside it really doesn't matter. Hell, I should be the one telling you to go for the XFX instead of the Corsair. I have a damn Raidmax PS that I got for like $80 (USD) shipped and it's worked for two years without a hitch! __________________ HEATWARE

System Name:	Primary Rig
Processor:	Phenom II X4 B50 @ 3.7GHz
Motherboard:	Biostar TA790GX 128M
Cooling:	Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120mm , 6x120mm, MOS-C1
Memory:	2x2GB Kingston HyperX 1066 @ 800 4-4-4-12
Video Card:	Sapphire HD 5830 800/1000 @ 885/1225
Hard Disk:	320GB, 400GB, 500GB, 1.5TB
CRT/LCD Model:	Hannspree HF259
Case:	CM 690
PSU:	OCZ 850W
Benchmarks:	3Dmark06: 18545/5219 CPU Mark 7.0: 3911.2 Cinebench R10: 11826/3359 x264 HD 2.0: 75.6/23.9

Nov 8, 2010, 04:21 AM	#18
AlienIsGOD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kingston, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585 (1.48/day) Thanks: 4,300 Thanked 1,091 Times in 622 Posts System Specs	The whole HX line is nice My HX1000 has been pulling 24/7 for over 27 months straight now, and not ahiccup in sight __________________ Crunching Badges Crunching Hardware CPU: i5 3570K and i5 2400 = 8 cores GPU: 7870 (8 wu's) and 7770 (4 wu's) = 1920 GCN cores (no GPU wu's atm)

System Name:	My Rig (part-time WCG) \| Wife's Rig (full-time WCG) \| L'il Man (kids lappy)
Processor:	Core i5 3570K @ 4.2 ghz 1.20 vcore \| Core i5 2400 \| Turion II P540
Motherboard:	EVGA Z77 FTW 1.21 BIOS \| AsRock Z68M/USB3 2.20 BIOS
Cooling:	CM Hyper 212 EVO R2-push/pull with 2x 120mm PWM \| CM Hyper 101i -push/pull with 2 x 80mm
Memory:	Mushkin Blackline 4GB x 2 1600mhz XMP profile \| Kingston HyperX 4GB x 2 1600mhz XMP profile \| 6GB
Video Card:	Sapphire 7870 2GB OC \| Gigabyte R7770 1GB \| HD4250
Hard Disk:	500GB OS / 500GB Data \| Kingston HyperX 120GB SSD / 2 x Seagate 500GB \| 320GB
Optical Drive:	Asus 22x DVD/CD Combo Drive \| ? \|
CRT/LCD Model:	LG Flatron IPS226 22" IPS 5ms \| Phillips 227E 22" IPS 7ms / 40" Samsung 550 LCD HDTV \| 15.6" LCD
Case:	Antec P280 \| Thermaltake Soprano Snow Edition
Sound Card:	Realtek ALC898 w/ Logitech z623 \| Realtek ALC892 w/ SB X-FI MB2 software w/ Logitech x540
PSU:	Corsair HX1000W \| Thermaltake TR2 500W
Software:	Windows 7 Home 64 Bit \| Windows 7 Home 64 Bit \| Windows 7 Home 64 Bit
Benchmarks:	benchmarks are for noobs, real men crunch WCG for TPU \m/

Nov 8, 2010, 04:29 AM	#19
guitarfreaknation Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 567 (0.49/day) Thanks: 545 Thanked 56 Times in 44 Posts System Specs	I have been using the HX 850 for some time now, and I would definitely recommend it. It comes with all the cables you will ever need/want, is fairly quite ( I cant hear it in my case), and looks great. +1 for corsair __________________ “Short answer no Long answer noooooooooooooooooooooooo” -Melvis Heatware Ebay Steam Youtube

System Name:	GFNmachine
Processor:	i7 3770k @ 4.4 GHz
Motherboard:	Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H
Cooling:	CooliT Vantage
Memory:	4x 4 GB G.Skill Ripjaws 1600 MHz DDR3 CL9
Video Card:	Galaxy GTX 670
Hard Disk:	1TB WD Black + 200GB WD Black
Optical Drive:	None
CRT/LCD Model:	Asus VH242H 24'' @ 1920x1080
Case:	Cooler Master CM 690 (Painted black inside)
Sound Card:	Realtek HD
PSU:	Corsair HX850W
Software:	Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit / Ubuntu 12.10

Nov 8, 2010, 04:30 AM	#20
Achilles1600 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 276 (0.19/day) Thanks: 160 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts System Specs	Ok, so what would you get for my build, the XFX 750 or 850.? I think im liking the XFX PSU'S now lol

Nov 8, 2010, 04:31 AM	#21
n-ster Eligible for custom title Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 8,304 (5.22/day) Thanks: 1,205 Thanked 1,420 Times in 1,153 Posts System Specs	I think it is ONLY the XFX 650W that SUCKSS monkey balls compared to their big brothers I would suggest the XFX 750W over the 850W, but lemme compare them side by side and tell you what would be the best for you... __________________ My Heatware

Nov 8, 2010, 04:46 AM	#23
Achilles1600 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 276 (0.19/day) Thanks: 160 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts System Specs	Yeah, ok i feel good about getting an XFX PSU, i think ill read more about it. and also is that good that it run's on a single 12V rail.?

Nov 8, 2010, 04:50 AM	#24
n-ster Eligible for custom title Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 8,304 (5.22/day) Thanks: 1,205 Thanked 1,420 Times in 1,153 Posts System Specs	Yes Single is better in most cases, but multi-rail can be good if done properly. How about I do you a detailed comparasion so that you can choose? For now, you can just sit back and relax while I do the work __________________ My Heatware

Nov 8, 2010, 04:51 AM	#25
Achilles1600 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 276 (0.19/day) Thanks: 160 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts System Specs	Sure, ill be playing BFBC2 for a bit.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
XFX to Enter Power Supply Market with 850 W Black Edition	alexp999	News	56	Sep 9, 2009 05:22 PM
XfX HD 4890 XT Bios modded to the Black Edition Specs	Defiance	AMD / ATI	32	Jul 3, 2009 12:04 AM
x800/850 channle	strick94u	Comments & Feedback	0	Aug 12, 2006 01:26 AM
850 pro agp to 850 xt	despiser	Overclocking & Cooling	3	Apr 16, 2006 12:59 PM
7800 or 850??	Diablic Ninja	Graphics Cards	18	Aug 16, 2005 12:29 AM