PSU tier list 2.0

[Karadjgne]

The S12-II is an older, still excellent, platform but because of its age isn't counted as Haswell / Skylake compatible. Both the Evga GS and xfx pro are made by Seasonic, but in this, I'd go with the GS. Evga has the best warranty/service dept of any vendor. Just do the paperwork.

 

[Vic 40]

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.

Which standards specifically?

The 550watt should be enough even with a R9 380.

 

[Karadjgne]

Mouse, isn't that also an i3 you are using for that build? And yes, I've read prior posts where you've said that about the 380/cx430 and I'm still amazed.

 

[Mousemonkey]

Mouse, isn't that also an i3 you are using for that build? And yes, I've read prior posts where you've said that about the 380/cx430 and I'm still amazed.

Yes it is an i3 and the CPU is also folding, just for kicks. 😀

 

[stavrosmast]

I was joking before about the psu :lol:

 

[RCFProd]

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.

Good quality 500w: Bequiet! Straight power 10

I guess some FSP models (Aurum) and Antec EA could also qualify. For sure 550 watts or higher is ideal for the future.

 

[CTurbo]

The R9 380 requires 28 amps on the +12v and any good 450w psu can supply that. 450w is the absolute minimum I would ever recommend using though and that is assuming an Intel cpu. A good 550w is plenty for a 390 too.

 

[Karadjgne]

My biggest issue with Amd cards is they have a tendency to spike. The Gigabyte cards are about the worst for this, but they all do it. Sure a card runs nominally at @200w, then spikes to 250w draw. Nvidia cards don't do this. It's why I've always err'd on the side of caution with Amd.

 

[Darkbreeze]

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

Agreed, and on this one I think Realhardtechx has it wrong. All the other recommendations I see for the R9 380 are 28A and a 500w PSU, including the MSI recommendation. I think a 550w Leadex that can probably do 600w is fine for that card. But if you can afford the 650w and the prices are not too different, then it might be a safer bet that gives you some room for later expansion if you move to a higher end card, or some overclocking.

 

[Darkbreeze]

All cards spike at some point or other. Some spikes may be more or less, but they all do it. I've seen Nvidia cards spike just as high as equivalent draw AMD cards. I also hadn't noticed that any one brand did it more prominently than any other, although I suppose it's possible.

 

[kwa-e]

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

Judging on what I've read I'd say that the VS450 seems to be more passable.

Go for the delta made Basiq 430 instead, good design and will likely last you 5 years or more compared to the 3 that the two you listed are rated for.

 

[kwa-e]

Guys, what are your thoughts on the Jumper 550W mod. by huntkey? Seems to be a decent unit judging by the review on HWsecrets.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Link?

 

[FALC0N]

I installed a TR-2 to replace an old bestec in an HP destop. It lasted 2 1/2 years and then went "KABOOM!" In spectactular fashion. It didn't take out any hardware though.

 

[Archaic59]

Link?

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/huntkey-jumper-550-power-supply-review/

Not a bad review. Cheap caps and lacks spike protection but delivers good power early on. Longevity may be another story.

 

[Darkbreeze]

If that review is of the same unit he's talking about, it's a really old design going back at least to 2010. Any of those still around are either outdated designs or used. In either case, there are better options.

 

[CTurbo]

Longevity is everything in a psu

 

[Archaic59]

Longevity is everything in a psu

It kinda reminds me of a CX. Does great coming out of the gate but fizzles out early.

 

[RCFProd]

My biggest issue with Amd cards is they have a tendency to spike. The Gigabyte cards are about the worst for this, but they all do it. Sure a card runs nominally at @200w, then spikes to 250w draw. Nvidia cards don't do this. It's why I've always err'd on the side of caution with Amd.

All cards spike at some point or other. Some spikes may be more or less, but they all do it. I've seen Nvidia cards spike just as high as equivalent draw AMD cards. I also hadn't noticed that any one brand did it more prominently than any other, although I suppose it's possible.

From the reviews that I've seen both sides spike to a higher wattage. I've seen variations of the GTX 970 spike up to 280w in plenty of reviews for example. Now I don't know how frequently this happens when comparing AMD to Nvidia, but both have spikes. I think you're safe in any circumstance with a good 450 watts on a GTX 970 or R9 380 personally. Usually the system usage would be below 350w and even if it spikes it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Someone Somewhere]

Also, note that the power rating (on any good PSU) is the continuous draw, not peak. Not sure exactly what kind of peak loads (time or current) they can handle or where the protection trips, though.

 

[superninja12]

quick question is this link https://www.alternate.nl/XFX/PRO650W-Core-Edition-650-Watt-voeding/html/product/691356?tk=7&lk=9530
the xfx xxx pro series tier 1 psu from our forum list thanks in advance forum people

 

[RCFProd]

quick question is this link https://www.alternate.nl/XFX/PRO650W-Core-Edition-650-Watt-voeding/html/product/691356?tk=7&lk=9530
the xfx xxx pro series tier 1 psu from our forum list thanks in advance forum people

That's tier 2. Good power supply.

 

[superninja12]

thanks mate

 

[Vic 40]

quick question is this link https://www.alternate.nl/XFX/PRO650W-Core-Edition-650-Watt-voeding/html/product/691356?tk=7&lk=9530
the xfx xxx pro series tier 1 psu from our forum list thanks in advance forum people

For a litte more would you have something modular,still as good,
https://www.alternate.nl/Seasonic/M12II-620-EVO-Bronze-620-Watt-voeding/html/product/1175556?tk=7&lk=9304

If you're Dutch might want to have a look via tweakers.net too.Linked some decent brands.Can look for yourself also of course,
http://tweakers.net/pricewatch/

 

[superninja12]

quick question is this link https://www.alternate.nl/XFX/PRO650W-Core-Edition-650-Watt-voeding/html/product/691356?tk=7&lk=9530
the xfx xxx pro series tier 1 psu from our forum list thanks in advance forum people

For a litte more would you have something modular,still as good,
https://www.alternate.nl/Seasonic/M12II-620-EVO-Bronze-620-Watt-voeding/html/product/1175556?tk=7&lk=9304

If you're Dutch might want to have a look via tweakers.net too.Linked some decent brands.Can look for yourself also of course,
http://tweakers.net/pricewatch/

i raise the price a little and got this 1 https://www.afuture.nl/productview.php?productID=716618
its a tier 1 psu and i want my system to last 5+ years.