PSU tier list 2.0

[Someone Somewhere]

Apparently the PFC circuitry tends to be good at dumping surges. Don't know how true that is.

 

[stavrosmast]

Someone somewhere responded to this thread 😀

 

[Darkbreeze]

And your point is? Or are you poking fun at the way the forum used to operate?

 

[turkey3_scratch]

And your point is? Or are you poking fun at the way the forum used to operate?

I think he's just saying "Someone Somewhere" is a funny name, just light humor darkbreeze.

 

[stavrosmast]

And your point is? Or are you poking fun at the way the forum used to operate?

I think he's just saying "Someone Somewhere" is a funny name, just light humor darkbreeze.

Yes thats what i meant...:lol:

 

[Darkbreeze]

Ok. He posts here all the time though. Why is it suddenly funny?

 

[RCFProd]

Lol just ignore it

 

[Deleted member 217926]

 

[Darkbreeze]

Ha!........ That's perfect.

 

[Dragster1254]

Where is the Xigamatech Tauro Series?

 

[Someone Somewhere]

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/xigmatek-tauro-700-w-power-supply-review/11/

Looks pretty decent, though I'm not sure on the caps. Maybe tier 2-3?

Assumes that the retail units are the same as this unit, of course. That's not always a given.

 

[Dragster1254]

I have a Xigmatek Tauro 600W so is it about the same?

 

[Darkbreeze]

There are no reviews for the 600w model, so it's pretty much impossible to say. Traditionally, Xigmatek has not had good power supplies, and although Torres gave the 700w unit a good review back in 2012, I'd be skeptical as he determined that the Thermaltake TR2 was a better option and we know those older TR2 units were basically junk so I'd take that recommendation with a grain of salt even considering the source of the review. Torres reviews were usually spot on, but there are a few questionable ones here and there.

 

[xXCrossfireXx]

I just want to make a suggestion, I think the Rosewill Photon is a Tier 2 unit.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=405

The only real issue with it was the voltage stability, otherwise points were deducted on JohnnyGuru for things like non compatible CPU and PCIe connectors, value, etc.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

And build quality........as I told you in the other thread,"I own it and it works" is not a valid argument. Nor does it replace a professional review done with professional equipment. It's not terrible but I'd never buy one when better choices are available for cheaper.

 

[superninja12]

evga supernova question...(tried to google it but i want your expertise)
What is the difference between the EVGA supernova GQ,GS,G2

i know people rate it this way
g2 10/10
gs 9.5/10
gq 9/10

Iknow the s stands for silent and the q for quality, but the gs is somehow better...
so can anyone go into more detail and tell me what makes the difference between those 3?

 

[Deleted member 217926]

The G2 is a high end SuperFlower design.

The GS is more of a midrange design by Seasonic.

The GQ is made by FSP and while FSP is very capable they aren't the same high quality by default that SuperFlower and Seasonic are known for.

http://www.orionpsudb.com/evga

 

[xXCrossfireXx]

And build quality........as I told you in the other thread,"I own it and it works" is not a valid argument. Nor does it replace a professional review done with professional equipment. It's not terrible but I'd never buy one when better choices are available for cheaper.

OK, fair enough, I got mine for 90 dollars. Give me one that's currently cheaper, with evidence, and is a better performer, also with evidence. And be sure it's 750W or more, gold efficiency, and modular.

Btw, I think pretty much everyone knows that with power supplies, if they work, they really can't perform better than that :/. And I love how you say build quality, it's made with high quality Japanese capacitors

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Take your pick. I'll let you look up the reviews.

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750bbefx

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-210gq0750

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-ea750platinum

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750snlb9

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ss750am2

I'd pick any of these over a Photon. All within $5 of your stated price. Most are cheaper.

B . And I love how you say build quality, it's made with high quality Japanese capacitors

Did you even read the review you linked to?

"Build Quality (20% of the final score) - I've been mulling over that broken PCB for days trying to figure out how to score on that. It's a random thing that could happen to any OEM, but it comes from an OEM I used to see stuff like this from frequently. I think I'll pull one full point on that today, because it was in a non critical spot, and call it a day. If I see it again from Sirfa, I might be more harsh. One point more for the sleeve bearing fan. The soldering gets a half point deduction too. Love the capacitor choices though. 7.5."

Btw, I think pretty much everyone knows that with power supplies, if they work, they really can't perform better than that

Yeah......no. Really just no.

 

[superninja12]

The GS is more of a midrange design by Seasonic.

midrange? its slight below top quality right? corsair cx -mid - (place gs here) - top seasonic plat/ leadex gold
i mean if not ocing, this is one of the best psus you can get right?

 

[Someone Somewhere]

Mid-range etc. is all relative.

 

[CTurbo]

What really separates Seasonic and Super Flower from companies like Sirfa, CWT, HEC, etc... is reliabilty. Longevity cannot really be tested in a single psu review.

That doesn't mean that every single a Seasonic unit is better than every single CWT unit...

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Mid-range etc. is all relative.

^ Exactly. A midrange Seasonic is more along the lines of a high end unit from just about anyone else. The Seasonic bar does not drop very low.

 

[superninja12]

small component but so complicated and important thanks for the help guys

 

[CTurbo]

Personally, I'm still scratching my head as to why EVGA feels like it needs to clutter the market with as many similarly equipped and similarly priced psus from as many oems as possible like the G2, GS, and GQ.