A list of recommended PSUs

[hunter315]

What are you interested in learning off of/about the sticker? Im not really sure of the question.

Proximon has a PSU guide he is starting with a PSU load table thats used as an example for the second post, but im not sure if that is what you are looking for.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/324368-28-computer-power-supplies-guide

 

[FinneousPJ]

I'd like to nominate the NZXT Hale90, here's the one I own: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=199

Best part is of course the black/white color scheme.

 

[king smp]

I thought this was an interesting read on how to load and test a PSU
he is using an older non ATX PSU but gives info about ATX
basically using sand resistors to create loads on the 12v,3.3,5v
http://mysite.du.edu/~etuttle/electron/elect62.htm

 

[Proximon]

If the post isn't on topic it's going to be deleted. Sorry to erase your perfectly nice conversation, but this space is reserved for suggestions or criticisms of the lists.

 

[Proximon]

Several more added.

 

[Onus]

I'd like to see all the Seasonic "X" models in their respective ranges. All of them have gotten excellent technical reviews, some more than one.

 

[Proximon]

Sorry jtt not ignoring you You can always list em out in the basic format and I'll paste em right in.

560W and 750W for sure. Have you seen the promo code for the X750?

Have you ever recommended the X850? I've never seen a time when it wasn't too expensive compared to other PSUs.

Likewise on the Platinum PSUs... Not sure I would be willing to spend the extra.

 

[Onus]

I'm not sure I have recommended anything bigger than a 750W; I normally lurk at the budget end of the spectrum, or just try to save people from all the chokemax and cm junk that's still out there.

Edit: Yeah, I saw that. If I needed a bigger PSU, I'd be all over it. I have one GTX560Ti though, so I'm using a X560 right now.

 

[hunter315]

Damn, i hadn't noticed that promo code, im going to be upgrading soon anyway so i think ill grab one of those, should be a nice step up from my EA500.

I find that seasonic units are often priced slightly more than the units they OEM for, i read somewhere that they do this so they don't sell their own version a lot more than everyone else who is building with them, like the XFX/Seasonic X-1000 with the XFX being a bit less so the Seasonic units don't tend to make my list, they usually get beaten out by other units based on the same platform that are priced a bit less.

 

[Proximon]

You might want to re-think that Cooler Master GX 750W recommendation:
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cases/display/psu-550w-850w_4.html
Out of spec voltage and ripple under load.

 

[Kieran28]

Great topic/thread. Are you going to put links to this in your other PSU thread? (and vice-versa?) Maybe you did, but if so I couldn't find any. Seems like these two topics should be both linked to each other.

 

[totalknowledge]

I am thinking that Keiran meant Proximon's link to this page, not any external links.

 

[totalknowledge]

Exactly...

 

[Proximon]

Great topic/thread. Are you going to put links to this in your other PSU thread? (and vice-versa?) Maybe you did, but if so I couldn't find any. Seems like these two topics should be both linked to each other.

It's the last link in the first post, but maybe it could be a bit more obvious.

 

[hellfire24]

i am using coolermaster silent pro gold 1000w psu.i am not expert so plz don't ask questions but i recommend it.i know coolermaster psu's are not good and i am not at all a fan of CM.but still that psu is working very well for me.

 

[Onus]

The 650W CM GX was described by HardOCP as a "polished turd in a box."
All issues of quality aside, other HardwareSecrets reviews of CM PSUs have found that some have liar labels, or claim to have protection circuits that are missing. That's dishonest, and a dishonest company does not deserve anyone's business, for any of their products, no matter how good. Fortunately, in every market where they can be found (e.g. PSUs, cases, fans, etc) there are also competitors who offer similar or better products for the same price, so you need not take a hit in the wallet for refusing to support a dishonest business.
Sorry to appear to stray from topic, but this is why I would like to NOT see any CM PSU on any recommended list, no matter how good it is.

 

[Onus]

1. Final two paragraphs of this one should suffice: http://www.hardocp.com/article/2010/11/22/cooler_master_gx_650w_power_supply_review/9
2. Liar-label: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Cooler-Master-eXtreme-Power-Plus-600-W-Power-Supply-Review/1034/9
3. Liar-label: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Cooler-Master-eXtreme-Power-Plus-460-W-RS-460-PMSR-A3-Power-Supply-Review/550/10
4. Missing protections: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Cooler-Master-Elite-Power-350-W-Power-Supply-Review/1184/9
5. Liar-label AND missing protections: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Cooler-Master-Elite-Power-460-W-Power-Supply-Review/1005/9
I think there are others, but this ought to be enough. Again, it isn't a matter of quality, it is a matter of corporate dishonesty.

 

[Proximon]

I do have a hard time recommending any CM or Tt PSUs. They both sell some good models, but those are always overpriced compared to other brands. Tt uses, in my opinion, confusing model names and numbers, deliberately. I don't trust either company to sell a PSU exactly as it was reviewed without changing the internals.
Both companies make great cases, but they need serious overhauls in their PSU divisions.

Having said all that, I sometimes run into someone in a country that has very few choices for PSUs. Very often Cooler Master is their best possible choice.

 

[Xmsteel]

May I ask why rosewill is suggested instead of corsair for the 430watt?
Just curious, I have the CX430. I've heard from multiple people that rosewill isn't as good of quality PSU wise.

 

[Proximon]

They are both right there. They both have strong points and weak points. The Rosewill has more 12V power, and the Corsair has a better warranty. Both are good. Those same people that tell you Rosewill is not as good probably think both companies make their own PSUs.

 

[Onus]

They also may be remembering 5-10 years ago, when Rosewill did sell a lot of junk. It takes a long time to restore a tainted reputation.

 

[e56imfg]

Are the new Platinum Series of Antec any good?

I'm concentrating on a HTPC and I'm looking for a nice, quiet, PSU.

Don't forget to update the lower end PSUs

 

[king smp]

have you thought about an Antec Earthwatts?
great PSUs (not just because I own one LOL)
great reviews
my EA-380 380w Antec EW is very quiet (80mm fan)
super efficient
and runs very cool from my experience and reviews
there are heavier wattage versions also
Delta makes them from what I understand for Antec

 

[e56imfg]

So this list... Can I trust it?

A few people on the forums said that this list was a joke. This has gotten me thinking. I was considering the Rosewill 430w you listed but a few people said that Rosewill was no good.

How do you know if these are good PSUs? Do you test them yourself, look up reviews online, or just simply paste it on there, believing what's on the rated power they give on the PSU itself?

I don't mind if you base PSUs on reviews but are you getting them from professional reviewers? I just read a article on Hardware Secrets stating that most of the reviews are wrong except for THESE
Article stating that 99% of PSU reviewers are just amateurs, trying to get free things

EDIT: Can't find any reviews of the Rosewill 430w. Am I skipping something? If you can find a review of that PSU, that would be great.

 

[hellfire24]

i know most of the rosewill psus are crap but capstone series is great!they receives high ratings on johnyguru and other review sites.
here's one 750w unit-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182073
review-
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=266
pardon me if it's already there