PSU Guide

[TC-man]

Originally Posted by Marclar

Is it good then?

Well, the Chieftec BPS-750C is not a bad PSU, but the Thermaltake XT 775W is better and Thermaltake provides a much better warranty, 5 years warranty on the Thermaltake PSU, while Chieftec gives you just 24 month, i.e. 2 years warranty for their PSU. Personally, I would buy the Thermaltake one, because the better internal design, overall efficiency and above all a much better warranty of 5 years.

[Marclar]

Well actually I'm screwed... there's no longer XT 775w in stores here... Now it's between Chieftec BPS-750c and Seasonic SS 620 GM

[EarthDog]

Seasonic.

[Marclar]

Originally Posted by EarthDog

Seasonic.

How about seasonic SS-750 am?

[Marclar]

http://www.seasonicusa.com/M12II-Bronze-650-750-850.htm
How about this 750w... Is it worth 120 euros?

[Cotton_Cup]

So I guess those FSP psu are great choice then, actually they are really cheap in my local stores, and btw seasonic are cheaper than corsair at least ^_^.

at first I thought that FSP psu are garbage but I guess this list clarify that it's not

[revin]

Originally Posted by Cotton_Cup

So I guess those FSP psu are great choice then, actually they are really cheap in my local stores, and btw seasonic are cheaper than corsair at least ^_^.

at first I thought that FSP psu are garbage but I guess this list clarify that it's not

Oh wow they are fantastic My FX700GLN has been going thru 3 systems now!
Most every one here nudge me there waaaay back in the P4EE 3.4 day and it has been super.
Even though it was marketed as a 4 rail unit, it has stood up very very stable @ 24/7 365 use. Even back then with shitloads of fans, an about 6-8 HDD's, but now just 5 Hdds{no IDE connector!!}

My current range = 12v 12.21-12.12, 5v 5.07-5.03, 3.3v 3.40-3.36
I just this week sprang for the SS X-750 Gold since I got it for $109 FS!
Only reason is I getting a little coil whine at times and dont want to take any chances loosing our new hardware, it's gotta outlast me !
And save some $$$ since I may to go on Disabiailty

I had my heart set on the XFX 750 XXX Edition, but this was a Gold, and cheaper. Ripple and noise was my biggest peave.

[gopal]

Boy How long it took to type!

[Durvelle27]

Kentek KTPS850 is it good ?

[cdawall]

I can tell you know just off of the amp ratings.

[Durvelle27]

Originally Posted by cdawall

I can tell you know just off of the amp ratings.

ok thx it is or its not ?

[cdawall]

Originally Posted by Durvelle27

ok thx it is or its not ?

Big thumbs down from me.

[Durvelle27]

Originally Posted by cdawall

Big thumbs down from me.

ok thx

[margaret21]

Originally Posted by panchoman

snipped for brevity, no need to quote the entire first post - Mussels

great...your post gives so much information on psu..thanks for this

[mDee]

My fancy Seasonic X-560 died on me after only 11 months. It'll work for two to three hours before cutting out and then it won't turn on for about a day. Had to go back to my 5 year old Nexus 500W (made by FSP).

I think I'll actually go back to FSP and get one of their 80-plus gold Aurum units; quiet, efficient, and very affordable.

[Frick]

Originally Posted by mDee

My fancy Seasonic X-560 died on me after only 11 months. It'll work for two to three hours before cutting out and then it won't turn on for about a day. Had to go back to my 5 year old Nexus 500W (made by FSP).

I think I'll actually go back to FSP and get one of their 80-plus gold Aurum units; quiet, efficient, and very affordable.

RMA it, it's pretty much new. It can and does happen to every single manufacturer of everything.

[Darrel]

So i have been using this Coolermaster Silent Pro 700W Modular PSU since 2010 (22/07/2010 to be exact).

I frequently overclock CPU/GPU with it, I'm not sure how much headroom i might have left using a 700w but i have had OC'ing failures causing the settings to revert to default more than a few times.

These are my specs.
Asus Crosshair IV Formula 890FX MB
AMD FX 8350 8 Core Black Edition Vishera @ 4.2Ghz
GeForce GTX 680 OC'd @ 1242Mhz
8GB XMS3 DDR3 RAM @ 2000Mhz.

I guess thats the most important specs to note.

Can anyone advise a decent upgrade? Budget £120, will to go slightly higher if you can justify cost vs gain! Really appreciate any feedback!

[EarthDog]

You shouldnt be remotely close to 700W... Its a 200W card + 20% for overclocking, your CPU is 125W + 100W for overclocking, then tack on another 100W for board/ram/fans/etc. If the PSU is functioning properly, you have 200W of headroom really on the 12v rail (since it only has 600W there).

That said, Im not sold on that PSU being quality. Have you looked it up at jonnyguru?

[Darrel]

Originally Posted by EarthDog

You shouldnt be remotely close to 700W... Its a 200W card + 20% for overclocking, your CPU is 125W + 100W for overclocking, then tack on another 100W for board/ram/fans/etc. If the PSU is functioning properly, you have 200W of headroom really on the 12v rail (since it only has 600W there).

That said, Im not sold on that PSU being quality. Have you looked it up at jonnyguru?

No i haven't looked it up at jonnyguru before but I will get around to doing just that. I just felt that now I've had it a good while now, the lack of any real issues might signify I was either lucky or that it was time to move on before i outstay my welcome .

Thanks for putting that in perspective.

[volshur321]

Plz help... i buy corsair 1200i and have buuuzzzzzz/ Go to shop and passed it. NOw i take Enermax Platimax 1500w and i have noise(( quiet but have(( electrical noise, itis normal ? (( I do not know what do I need to change it (to 1200-1500 Platinum

[claylomax]

Originally Posted by volshur321

Plz help... i buy corsair 1200i and have buuuzzzzzz/ Go to shop and passed it. NOw i take Enermax Platimax 1500w and i have noise(( quiet but have(( electrical noise, itis normal ? (( I do not know what do I need to change it (to 1200-1500 Platinum

Yes, the Corsair 1200, although a great psu, suffers from whine/buzz; this is something most reviews won't tell you. I don't know about the Enermax. Why don't you try an Antec or Silverstone?
http://www.overclock.net/t/805273/do...air-1200ax-psu
http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=113443

[cdawall]

Originally Posted by claylomax

Yes, the Corsair 1200, although a great psu, suffers from whine/buzz; this is something most reviews won't tell you. I don't know about the Enermax. Why don't you try an Antec or Silverstone?
http://www.overclock.net/t/805273/do...air-1200ax-psu
http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=113443

The only ones I know that are better for noise are the superflower built ones...

[Ultra Taco]

Hi all,

I was wondering if my xfx 550 pro XFX Core Edition PRO550W (P1-550S-XXB9) 550W ATX12...

would be able to handle a 8350 vishera, 7950 single, case with 5 fans, nzxt kraken water cooler and ssd?

Thank you. I was worried it can not since there are conflicting power wattage calculators on line.

[EarthDog]

Plenty at stock and overclocked.

[de.das.dude]

thought id post this here

http://www.plugloadsolutions.com/80P...rSupplies.aspx

this lists all the power supplies that are actually 80plus certified. so if you doubt a company, you can check it yourself.