OCZ StealthXStream 2 600W or Corsair TX650W

[haxfar]

I'm into buying a new PSU and decided that a 600W-650W should be more than enough.

I ended up with having to decide between these two: OCZ StealthXStream 2 600W and Corsair TX650W

I already knew the corsair would be a good choice, but the OCZ looks interesting too. Got it from this list: http://rankedpsulist.dabbledb.com/publish/rankedpsulist/9e1a7c0e-d5bf-43f9-bef5-1e519fca2605/43-54amps.html

 

[mosox]

Corsair. You can also get the XFX 650 (modular) or the Seasonic M12II 620.

 

[haxfar]

Is there any difference on the HX and TX besides modularity?

 

[mosox]

No, both are Seasonic inside.

 

[jsc]

Corsair.

OCZ has several PSU lines ranging in quality from pretty good to excessively mediocre. And I can never remember which one is which.

 

[hell_storm2004]

^^Yes. That's true. Although its a reputed brand, their PSU's are not that up to the mark. Corsair should be the default choice. There is one Seasonic 650W 80+ Gold certified one as well. You can look out for that.

 

[RickyT23]

I have two OCZ drives at work, a 400 watt SteathXtreme (running a C2D 5400 @ 3.5Ghz and a Radeon 4650) and it has been solid as a rock and pretty damn quiet. I also have a 700 watt ModXtreme one, running a i5 750 @ 3.6Ghz (w/out turbo) and a Radeon 5770. It has also been as solid as a rock. I have a Corsair HX850 at home, running loads of stuff, and it ALSO has been as solid as a rock (not surprisingly, as Corsair are supposed to supply the higher quality parts).

So I would say this:- If you want to save money, get the OCZ. If you want a spoogeworthy PSU which will outlive cockroaches in the event of a nuclear holocaust, then get the Corsair. Cant comment on the XFX ones.

But honestly, the new StealthXtreme 2 PSU's are good quality, I would say. More efficient than the previous gen too, from what I gather. So dont be scared of saving a few quid and getting one

 

[haxfar]

Best answer selected by haxfar.

 

[Mousemonkey]

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