PSU 600w platinum or 650w gold modular

Harpener · Jan 5, 2013, 02:03 PM

Hey I'm in the process of ordering new parts for my new computer. I've got most things picked out. I'm getting an i7 3770k an asus sabortooth motherboard and asus 7870 oc. I have an SSD and 3 2tb drives already.
Unfortunate newegg is a complete ripoff where I live so I'm having to source my parts through multiple webpages in china. For the power supply I am able to get a deal where i can get either a 600w platinum non-modular psu or a 650w gold modular psu for $100 both of the power supplies are made by super flower. Corsair and seasonic are not an option because the tx650 starts at $150 for only bronze. On jonnyguru they both got high ratings. Which would be better to install in my case? I've got an NZXT Phantom 820 on the way so lots of room for cable routing.

Thanks

Jetster · Jan 5, 2013, 02:16 PM

SO where do you live?

dark2099 · Jan 5, 2013, 02:17 PM

I'd say go for the 650w. The extra standard at platinum on the 600w would be nice, but I think the extra 50w and gold standard should be enough in case your system needs the extra bit of power.

Harpener · Jan 5, 2013, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetster

SO where do you live?

In China so most of the parts I'm having to order from http://www.360buy.com or http://www.taobao.com
I also contact the factories themselves to limit the likelihood of a fake

tastegw · Jan 5, 2013, 02:25 PM

Can u shop on eBay there?

It's kinda weird how everything is made in china and ships out, but nothing comes back in x_X

Harpener · Jan 5, 2013, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tastegw

Can u shop on eBay there?

It's kinda weird how everything is made in china and ships out, but nothing comes back in x_X

I can shop on eBay but the shipping rate is insane

The prices here are kinda weird somethings are almost the same for example my CPU and motherboard are within 5% of neweggs price and they don't have tax so i guess its cheaper here. But video cards have a 15-40% markup same with Psu's. Which is why I choose super flower because the distributor will sell to me directly below market cost.

In a big case does it really matter if the PSU is modular or not since there is lots of places to hide stuff.
Also do the electrical savings between platinum and gold really add up when its such a small wattage?

tastegw · Jan 5, 2013, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harpener

I can shop on eBay but the shipping rate is insane

The prices here are kinda weird somethings are almost the same for example my CPU and motherboard are within 5% of neweggs price and they don't have tax so i guess its cheaper here. But video cards have a 15-40% markup same with Psu's. Which is why I choose super flower because the distributor will sell to me directly below market cost.

In a big case does it really matter if the PSU is modular or not since there is lots of places to hide stuff.
Also do the electrical savings between platinum and gold really add up when its such a small wattage?

I don't think they do unless u run your machine really hard all the time

drdeathx · Jan 5, 2013, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tastegw

I don't think they do unless u run your machine really hard all the time
http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/r...DD2A3DACC9.jpg

You cannot use a generic chart to calculate power usage on PSU's. That's funny BTW.

Harpener · Jan 5, 2013, 04:34 PM

I guess I'll get the 650 modular then. Should be better if I end up deciding to get another video card later.

Frick · Jan 5, 2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Harpener

I guess I'll get the 650 modular then. Should be better if I end up deciding to get another video card later.

50w here or there will not matter much, but modular is nice.

Jan 5, 2013, 02:03 PM	#1
Harpener Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 7 (0.05/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	PSU 600w platinum or 650w gold modular Hey I'm in the process of ordering new parts for my new computer. I've got most things picked out. I'm getting an i7 3770k an asus sabortooth motherboard and asus 7870 oc. I have an SSD and 3 2tb drives already. Unfortunate newegg is a complete ripoff where I live so I'm having to source my parts through multiple webpages in china. For the power supply I am able to get a deal where i can get either a 600w platinum non-modular psu or a 650w gold modular psu for $100 both of the power supplies are made by super flower. Corsair and seasonic are not an option because the tx650 starts at $150 for only bronze. On jonnyguru they both got high ratings. Which would be better to install in my case? I've got an NZXT Phantom 820 on the way so lots of room for cable routing. Thanks

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Jan 5, 2013, 02:17 PM	#3
dark2099 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: where everyone wants to be Posts: 4,152 (2.16/day) Thanks: 472 Thanked 751 Times in 624 Posts System Specs	I'd say go for the 650w. The extra standard at platinum on the 600w would be nice, but I think the extra 50w and gold standard should be enough in case your system needs the extra bit of power. __________________ Heatware Check out Gomez Peer on how to make your PC work for you. Referred by dark2099 please! Mini Rig: Biostar TP67XE / i5 2500k / Corsair H55 / 2x4GB PNY / XFX 7770 / Corsair CX500M / Win 8 64 bit / Thermaltake V9 Blackwidow

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Jan 5, 2013, 02:25 PM	#5
tastegw Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 273 (0.17/day) Thanks: 38 Thanked 139 Times in 65 Posts System Specs	Can u shop on eBay there? It's kinda weird how everything is made in china and ships out, but nothing comes back in x_X __________________ My YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/tastegw

Jan 5, 2013, 02:16 PM	#2
Jetster Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,879 (2.35/day) Thanks: 941 Thanked 865 Times in 633 Posts System Specs	SO where do you live?

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Jan 5, 2013, 04:34 PM	#9
Harpener Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 7 (0.05/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I guess I'll get the 650 modular then. Should be better if I end up deciding to get another video card later.

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