Corsair AX860 vs XFX Pro 850

[HunanMan]

Planning a new build for my CM Storm Stryker.

CPU- Intel Core i5 4670k
HS- Hyper 212 EVO
MoBo- Asus Z87-A
RAM- Corsair Vengeance LP (2x4)
GPU- Undecided (Asus 7970 more than likely, eventually Crossfired)
HDD- 2 TB Western Digital
SDD- Samsung 840EVO 128GB
OS- Windows 8
Fans- 2x 120mm LED fans, 1x 140mm LED fan, 1x 200mm fan

Thermaltake PSU Calculator estimated about 710W once I have everything including Crossfired GPUs in the future (Only 560W with single GPU).

I'm just wondering what PSU to purchase. Will use for mostly gaming and some Office apps.

Corsair AX860 or XFX Pro Black 850W?

I'm not worried about price, they are about equal anyway. They both are modular and GOLD certified. I think both are made by Seasonic? Any suggestions or opinions would be much appreciated. Also, is 850W around what I should be looking at for my build right now since I don't plan to Crossfire for a while?

P.S Any thoughts on the AX860i series? Worth the extra $ for the DSP control?

Thank's Tom's Hardware Community for being so helpful with all my tech questions.

 

[ubercake]

Either would be a great choice. Both are made by Seasonic. Get the less expensive one.

 

[enemy1g]

AX860 is 80 Plus Platinum Certified. I have to recommend the AX860, I have one, and love it. I'm also using a i5-4670k, NH-D14 Cooler, and SLI 780s, for your reference.

 

[rvilkman]

Yup both work good for you. Asus R9 280X DirectCUII would probably be a perfect match for you GPUwise since it's practically the same 7970 board but at a better price point.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I have 2 of the XFX 750 Black SERIES = FLAWLESS

 

[HunanMan]

Thanks for the input guys. Probably gonna go with the AX860 since it is PLATINUM. (thanks enemy1g). Any thoughts on the AX860i for the DSP control?

 

[enemy1g]

Thanks for the input guys. Probably gonna go with the AX860 since it is PLATINUM. (thanks enemy1g). Any thoughts on the AX860i for the DSP control?

I went through the same dilemma as you. From what I've gathered around the net, the i-series isn't as reliable, and the extra features that come with it are generally useless. And the i-series isn't made by Seasonic, they're made by Flextronics? I think. I can't remember off the top of my head.