PSU Question, Thermaltake vs EVGA!

[neiliohep]

So, this RIG I built for a seriously low cost uses a Core 2 Quad 9650 and an HD 7970 GPU along with a 240GB SSD (no storage drive)

The question is POWER SUPPLY UNIT! So...
Thermaltake 600 watt: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153166&_ga=1.121312334.751935004.1445379424

or

EVGA 500 watt: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012&_ga=1.121435598.751935004.1445379424

Both cost the same with the EVGA slightly cheaper after the rebate. My question is whether or not the EVGA closes in on the actual power out put of the Thermaltake because I highly doubt the Thermaltake is actually pumping out a stable 600 watts. I really can't decide which is the better buy, I know the EVGA is a better quality PSU (I have an EVGA 850 B2 myself) but are it's 500 watts really enough for the system it's going in and how does it compare to the "600" watt Thermaltake PSU.

 

[R_1]

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
the tr2 has not been listed yet and the EVGA is a tier 3 and should be stable for your needs
https://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx?Redirected=true
newegg lists the tr2 as tier 5 and they even reccomend replacing if you have that unit.
of the 2 the evga by a bunch. if your budget allows more money for a good power supply, a tier 1 or 2 worth it

 

[barto]

Please pass on the Thermaltake. They for the most part make terrible power supplies. The EVGA 1's (B1, G1 etc) are better but not recommended for stressful situations. The 2's are much better (B2, G2, etc). For supplying a 9650 and a 7970, please invest in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 power supply.

 

[Unolocogringo]

^+1 to both of the above responses.
Your power supply is THE MOST IMPORTANT part of your system, don't cheap out on it,you will regret it later.

 

[R_1]

something to consider. A tier 1 or 2 power supply should be with you for 7 years, some tier 1's have a 10 year warranty.
divide the price of a tier 1 EVGA supernova g2 99.99 (10 yr warranty) by 10 and for 10 bucks a year your PC will be safe from all the baddies that can kill it through a cheap power supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438054

it is actually cheaper in the long run to get a tier 1 power supply
tr2 5 year warranty 60 bucks, 12 bucks a year
evga 3 year warranty 50 bucks 16.67 bucks per year

calculations do not take in account the current rebate on the evga supernova G2, but does consider the rebates on the others.
include the rebate and it's 9 bucks a year for the supernova G2 650W

 

[neiliohep]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I think I'll go with the EVGA, as long as it's 500 watts can power the system with no issues then I appears to be a far superior buy.

 

[madmatt30]

The 500b will power those components easily without blinking mate.
You're barely touching 60% load maxed out with a 7970 & a c2q.