Antec VP-Series 550W vs XFX ProSeries 550W Core Edition

[deusvolt]

Same price, very similar, I believe both are made by seasonic (XFX for sure)

Same price, same watts, good reputations.

Any word on which is better?
I'm leaning towards XFX.

http://www.ebuyer.com/519966-antec-vp-series-550w-fully-wired-efficient-power-supply-0-761345-06468-2

http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/p1-550s-xxb9.html



My rig below in case relevant, I want room to expand, most likely new GPU:

8gb DDR3 RAM 4x2gb
Intel i5 2400,
Intel DQ67SW (SKTH)
Ati HD 5750
2 HDDs SATA 7200
couple of fans,
And CD-DVD rewriter
around 6 USB ports

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

XFX ProSeries 550W Core Edition < Not even close , a much better PSU made by SEASONIC.

 

[plywrlw]

Pretty sure the Antec is made by Delta and it's a solid budget unit but the XFX (which is indeed Seasonic made) has generally better components.

I've heard a lot of complaints that the fan on the VP550 is noisy too

 

[Deleted member 217926]

There are 4 different models of the VP 550 and that site does not specify the model or even include a picture of the sticker on the side ( US law requires it ) so I can't tell the exact model but all VP 550s are made by Delta. Delta is one of the top OEMs and are known for amazing build quality.

The XFX is a Seasonic made unit and likely a slightly newer design.

I would go XFX but I wouldn't be opposed to the Antec.

 

[deusvolt]

Thanks as ever I think I read somewhere about the fan noise for the antec too, but a clear consensus overall.