Buying a Super Flower PSU in the US

[justsomeguy1]

Hi all, I'm new here to the Tom's Hardware forums. Anyway, I am set on using a Super Flower Leadex 1200 watt platinum in my new build but as you may know Super Flower does not sell their products in the USA. In order to get one I must order one from a store in the UK and have it shipped over here. I'm wondering a few things. First, will I even be allowed to import this? Since this PSU is not intended to be shipped to the US, I don't know if it meets US specs for safety and therefore may not make it through customs. However, given that it seems to accept global voltage (100-240v I think) and that EVGA makes their Supernova series PSU's from the Leadex platform, I don't see why it would not. Second, will I get a warranty? Third, could it be damaged in shipping? I don't just mean from being handled roughly in transit but also by any radiation it will be exposed to while flying or being x-rayed coming through customs that may destroy or degrade any components.

As a side note, I know I mentioned that EVGA makes their PSU's from the Leadex, so why go to all this trouble and not just buy from EVGA? Simply put, I really love the design of the Super Flower, it would look very good in my case, which is white like the PSU. Also after reading the review from jonnyguru about this vs. the EVGA Supernova, the Super Flower actually performed a little better. I really wish Super Flower would just sell their products officially in the US! I think the reason may be a contract with EVGA or something preventing them from doing so.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Here it is.

Made by SUPER Flower.

Perfect 10.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=389

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $219.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-09 18:46 EST-0500

EVGA SuperNOVA G2/P2/T2 and Super Flower Leadex Owners Club
The CLUB
http://www.overclock.net/t/1492511/evga-supernova-g2-p2-t2-and-super-flower-leadex-owners-club

 

[justsomeguy1]

Here it is.

Made by SUPER Flower.

Perfect 10.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=389

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $219.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-09 18:46 EST-0500

EVGA SuperNOVA G2/P2/T2 and Super Flower Leadex Owners Club
The CLUB
http://www.overclock.net/t/1492511/evga-supernova-g2-p2-t2-and-super-flower-leadex-owners-club

As great as the EVGA is, I still want the Super Flower. To quote my original post:

"As a side note, I know I mentioned that EVGA makes their PSU's from the Leadex, so why go to all this trouble and not just buy from EVGA? Simply put, I really love the design of the Super Flower, it would look very good in my case, which is white like the PSU. Also after reading the review from jonnyguru about this vs. the EVGA Supernova, the Super Flower actually performed a little better."

Thanks anyway, though.

 

[babernet_1]

Why not buy a superb 1200W supply here? Cooler Master V1200 is an awesome supply as is the EVGA SuperNova P2 or Seasonic Platinum 1200 or Cosair AX1200i?

Do you really need 1200W?

Here's a couple white supplies:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151145

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4H81E87017

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You men the SUPER Flower outperformed the other Super Flower.

EVGA doesn't make PSU's.

The newest EVGA's are made by Seasonic.

 

[justsomeguy1]

Why not buy a superb 1200W supply here? Cooler Master V1200 is an awesome supply as is the EVGA SuperNova P2 or Seasonic Platinum 1200 or Cosair AX1200i?

Do you really need 1200W?

Here's a couple white supplies:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151145

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4H81E87017

I looked at the Cooler Master already. The ripple is higher than I would like, even though it it still quite low. I also looked at a Corsair AX1200i but I really don't want to go with Corsair, way too many negative reviews about them lasting weeks or even days before going out and sometimes damaging components. This even applies to the top of the line AX series. And yes, I do need a 1200 watt.

 

[justsomeguy1]

You men the SUPER Flower outperformed the other Super Flower.

EVGA doesn't make PSU's.

The newest EVGA's are made by Seasonic.

The test results were VERY close. But yes the Super Flower beat the Super Flower (in EVGA clothing).

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

There was no results they are the same PSU so they tied.

Leadex vs. Leadex 😀

 

[justsomeguy1]

There was no results they are the same PSU so they tied.

Leadex vs. Leadex 😀

Actually there was a test of the 1000w Leadex at jonnyguru http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=340 however this is only the 1000w. Still very good results. Anyway, yeah you're right, my mistake. I still want to get my hands on the Super Flower version though. It's already very good looking but those beautiful illuminated connectors seal the deal.

As an aside, how about the Seasonic SS-1200XP3? I trust Seasonic's quality and the performance is pretty good but ripple is much worse than the EVGA/Super Flower. Anandtech got a less-than-great 40mV on the 12v rail at 100%, not impressed. The 1050w "snow Silent" would also look very nice in my case, although the power output is much lower than I would like.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I agree the looks of it are fantastic , would love one myself.

I only buy Super Flower made EVGA units , I have 3 of them.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Here's my EVGA P2 1000w.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I purchased it because it's Super Flower.

 

[babernet_1]

Why not the best? Titanium AX1500W? By Corsair though.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Corsair doesn't have anything that is the best.