PSU tier list 2.0

[Deleted member 217926]

Actually there are 5 or 6 different units called the TR2. Do you have an exact model number by chance? The newer ones are probably better than the Corsair VS by a bit.

 

[manolaren]

Actually there are 5 or 6 different units called the TR2. Do you have an exact model number by chance? The newer ones are probably better than the Corsair VS by a bit.

Model: TR2-450AH2NFB This is what i can see from a picture of the product.

 

[Archaic59]

I m between those two: THERMALTAKE TR-450P TR2 SERIES 450W VS CORSAIR VS SERIES VS450 - 450W.

Thermaltake is 80+Bronze while Corsair is white. Corsair also is tier 4 according to the list here, while Thermaltake has not yet tiered.

Which one you think a better product? Is still Thermaltake TR2 un-tiered or not?

Thank you

Either of those are marginally acceptable if you're building an office computer. If, however, you're building a gaming system, you should try for a higher end model if your budget allows.

 

[Darkbreeze]

I wouldn't buy a TR2, or any Thermaltake PSU really (Regardless that they DO have some decent models here and there) even if the seller accepted Monopoly money. Just way too many failures over the years with every Thermaltake PSU I've taken a chance on for somebody or myself. I especially wouldn't go with any of the TR2 models, even if some of them are supposedly somewhat better now than previous iterations. There's no sense when better models can be had for similar prices and much lower risk involved.

 

[Vic 40]

Thank you, guys. I'll buy it later. And what about Cooler Master G550M? Good choice? It seems that other PSUs in this price range have worse noise level, sleeve bearings and they are mostly nonmodular.

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2015/06/09/cooler_master_g550m_550w_power_supply_review/9#.Vsf3UdCYE3g

There are other opinions about the G550M as well,
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/CoolerMaster/G550M/11.html
and one from hardware info,Dutch site,as well,it got "bronze award" in this review,
http://uk.hardware.info/reviews/5777?title=500-550-watt-power-supplies-review-40-models-tested.There's
there's a Dutch review as well,maybe that the pages 7->10 speak for themselves without knowing the language.Hard to say who's right.The bad caps may be an issue,don't know if anyone here can really say something about the quality of Capxon caps as of right now,but the psu has a 5 year warranty and if kept cool should there be no issues.It has good protection too so that should count for something,it won't "blow up" as sometimes referred to here.

They are right though to wait until you really going to buy! That's the most sensible thing to do,maybe psu's that haven't reached your market now will have then.

 

[manolaren]

Its a cheap system for my younger son. It will be something like this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8TPpyc with a future addition of a GPU like a GTX950 or GTX960.

 

[Vic 40]

With a decent Thermaltake in this comparison just to show they have decent psu's as well,
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/antec-power-supply-ea380dgreen,deepcool-power-supply-dq650st,seasonic-power-supply-s12ii430b,thermaltake-power-supply-pstpg0650mpcgus1/
the EVGA 750watt B2 is as expensive as the Thermaltake so that's a good option at that price point as well.
The Two lower wattage psu's are not technically Haswell/Skylake ready which could give issues when putting the pc i sleep state,but C6/7 energy saving states in the bios could be disabled to get that problem out of the way if it arises.
The Antec earthwhat doesn't come with a power cable (wall->psu) so keep the one from an older psu or you'll have to add that to the cost.
If the Deepcool performs as good as it's bigger brother (the same price btw) should it be a decent psu for that price.There's a review @jonnyguru to look at about the 750watt for those interested.

 

[pnmtbe]

There are other opinions about the G550M as well...
They are right though to wait until you really going to buy! That's the most sensible thing to do,maybe psu's that haven't reached your market now will have then.

Yep, I have read different reviews and found different opinions - mostly good. Anyway, thank you all for your answers! I will wait.

 

[logainofhades]

Even an Evga 500b would be better than either that Thermaltake or Corsair unit.

 

[stavrosmast]

Who wants a corsair vs650? I sell it 😀

 

[Darkbreeze]

Funny guy.

 

[Vic 40]

Who wants a corsair vs650? I sell it

Don't think it's funny at all,willingly selling something like that and probably used as well.

 

[CTurbo]

I would rather have a 10yr old Delta oem

 

[superninja12]

i got 3 psu;s aroudn the same price range and i need the best one

1XFX Pro Series XXX Edition - 650W 80+ bronze
2Super Flower Leadex Gold - 550W
3EVGA SuperNOVA 550 GS

i dont need more than 550w and electricity price doesnt play a role.
i just want to most stable one

 

[Vic 40]

Is that for you,just in general or to solve a thread?

 

[Darkbreeze]

Regardless, if 550w is enough for the target system, then the Leadex unit is clearly the better choice. If not, then the XFX 650w unit.

 

[Turb0Yoda]

The Thermaltake one is so bad it's a tier 6.... basically tier 5

 

[superninja12]

jsut for me im going to purchase my first pc soon i had the seasonic s12ii 620 in sight for a while but ive decided to put in another 20 extra euros for one of these 3. i got a i5 6600 and an r9 380 in my build and so 550w is enough. and i think for the future too.

for the curious ones pic https://gyazo.com/1d2e6c73c6f541ebaaa049a45942491c

 

[Karadjgne]

550w is bare minimum for a r9 380 and doesn't leave much room for upgrades on the gpu. Personally, I'd opt for the XFX 650W mentioned. It's not quite as good as the leadex platforms, but still an excellent psu in its own right.

 

[tiny voices]

Depends on the 380. Some, like my Strix, won;t pull over 200w.

 

[RCFProd]

550w is bare minimum for a r9 380 and doesn't leave much room for upgrades on the gpu. Personally, I'd opt for the XFX 650W mentioned. It's not quite as good as the leadex platforms, but still an excellent psu in its own right.

Is it truly bare minimum, 550w on an R9 380? Surely you can run a good 500 watts with one without problems?

 

[superninja12]

its the minimum but a high quality psu so it should be able to let this r9 380 perform to the max right?(also I'm not overclocking) Besides thaT I'm not aiming to get a 600w hungry GPu in the future expecting pascal to consume less power.

 

[Karadjgne]

According to RHTX, minimum recommended is 550w. That's also roughly good for a gtx970/980. General consensus has a 390 at 650w,same as a gtx980ti. Yes the 380 will run just fine on 500w (please find me a 'good' quality 500w) but op did mention possibly upgrading in the future. Not knowing what power will be needed in the future and just guesstimating next gen gpus will be roughly equivalent, Op could save having to upgrade the psu if later deciding to go with a stronger gpu.

Oh, and as it was explained at length to me, those excellent leadex platforms are failing ATX standards, that the Seasonic are passing, just saying.

 

[superninja12]

ok i listen to your advise so that leaves a seasonic s12ii 80+bronze 620w /evga supernova gs 650w /xfx pro series bronze 650w

 

[Mousemonkey]

550w is bare minimum for a r9 380 and doesn't leave much room for upgrades on the gpu. Personally, I'd opt for the XFX 650W mentioned. It's not quite as good as the leadex platforms, but still an excellent psu in its own right.

I disagree, I have been running a 380 on a CX430w PSU for some time now folding 24/7 as well.