PSU tier list 2.0

[Nuckles_56]

I was actually worried about that

 

[jogg]

Can anyone tell me what tier could be a Silentium PC Enduro FM1 Gold 550w and 650w PSUs?
Im personally using a 550w one.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Anybody have any idea who Luay is that keeps injecting snarky little comments in Aris PSU reviews and some other hardware reviews as well? What site is he from, as he has several times referenced other writers "borrowing" data from his reviews?

Yeah I saw him on the SF 600 review:

Aris The review was top notch and I know you're eager to get the new fan profile and I can't wait to see the new benches. Many reader and I are celebrating the performance of this PSU and the riddance from Silverstone's dominance so if you're going to criticize it, make sure you get it right or you're going to hurt allot of feelings.

This is how it is; If your case fits two video cards, then it must fit an ATX power supply.

 

[GalaxysDesigns]

Why is seasonic word written after many psu models and why seasonic is mentioned twice tier one and two.
Anyways a very good list.

SeaSonic is the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) of many PSU Models. That is, SeaSonic actually makes the unit, and other brands put their label on it. For eg, "Supernova GS 850 Seasonic" means the EVGA Supernova GS 850W model is made by SeaSonic.

How good is this PSU? I'm planning to pick one up to replace my CX PSU, which I'm terrified is going to take my i7 and my 960 with it soon.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

There is no EVGA GS 850, there is an EVGA G Silent 850 (sometimes called GS). GS and G Silent are not the same series, but both are very good and quite similar IMO. Both Seasonic made.

Unless of course they are the same series, but I don't think so since G Silent have just "G" on the box and GS have "GS" on the box.

 

[tiny voices]

Which CX do you have? It's not going to fry your system.

 

[logainofhades]

There is no EVGA GS 850, there is an EVGA G Silent 850 (sometimes called GS). GS and G Silent are not the same series, but both are very good and quite similar IMO. Both Seasonic made.

Unless of course they are the same series, but I don't think so since G Silent have just "G" on the box and GS have "GS" on the box.

There is an 850gs. It's in the part number even.

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=220-GS-0850-V1

 

[turkey3_scratch]

There is no EVGA GS 850, there is an EVGA G Silent 850 (sometimes called GS). GS and G Silent are not the same series, but both are very good and quite similar IMO. Both Seasonic made.

Unless of course they are the same series, but I don't think so since G Silent have just "G" on the box and GS have "GS" on the box.

There is an 850gs.

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=220-GS-0850-V1

Look at the image on the box, though; it says G, not GS. Whereas the 550 and 650 GS say "GS" on the box.

 

[logainofhades]

GS is in the part number, so it is a GS series unit. P/N: 220-GS-0850-V1 Not to mention the fact EVGA themselves says it is GS on their own website.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Huh... Not sure why they don't have it on the box then. I think the 550 and 650 GS were released later.

But it can be deceiving.

Many people say the EVGA "G" units are not good, which is wrong because the "G" units are the GS units. Whereas the "NEX G" are not.

 

[logainofhades]

The 850 got an updated look, I guess. Pretty sure the S stands for silent, in GS. Those people should be saying G1 is not good, which are Nex G units.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

For example, look at Chayan's last post at the bottom of the page http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3045238/290-watt-power-supply-power-zotac-gtx-750.html

He says don't upgrade to the G1 Series... What G1 series? As far as I know, is there even a G1 series besides the NEX G series?

Actually, I've just found the answer... This is so confusing.

The 750 G1 is called the NEX 750 G. However, the 1000W G1 does not have NEX in the name.

Whereas other GS units are called G units because of the misleading box.

Why EVGA do you do this to us.

 

[logainofhades]

That's why I prefer to just look at the part numbers. It gives the answer, that I need. When trying to find the right one, for someone, that is what I alway look at.

 

[GalaxysDesigns]

There is no EVGA GS 850, there is an EVGA G Silent 850 (sometimes called GS). GS and G Silent are not the same series, but both are very good and quite similar IMO. Both Seasonic made.

Unless of course they are the same series, but I don't think so since G Silent have just "G" on the box and GS have "GS" on the box.

Any good power supplies for a gaming/productivity workhorse for under $75? Current PSU is a CX500M and I want to get rid of it before it takes my i7

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Why would it "take your I7"?

 

[logainofhades]

For under $75, and give some headroom, for overclocking/upgrades, this one would probably be my pick. That CX unit shouldn't take anything with it, when it dies, but nothing wrong with getting a better unit, while you can.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($67.49 @ Amazon)
Total: $67.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-06 15:01 EDT-0400

 

[Onus]

A CX will not kill other parts when it fails [early]. You will likely find a Seasonic-built XFX 550W PSU for under $75, or a Superflower-built EVGA G2 or B2 within your budget.

 

[Karadjgne]

While there are many whom have no love for the Corsair CX line, there is one thing that can be said about them that's still positive. When they die (and they do if abused), they do so rather quietly. Unlike most other budget series, Corsair does load the CX with plenty of decent protective circuitry, so it's a serious doubt that you'll affect any other components. It'll one day just quit working and it's usually when it's most inconvenient, there's no other decent psus on sale, you are between paychecks and are stumped as to why it happened while just browsing the net.

 

[GalaxysDesigns]

Oh okay. I'm building a second PC to use at my father's house, should I just buy a cheap EVGA 500B PSU for that, or just save for a while and get a PSU to replace the CX unit and put the CX unit in my second PC? sorry if this is weird haha

 

[Karadjgne]

Depends on what the other components, like the gpu especially, are. If you are planning on using a good sized gpu, you'll need a psu capable. If you are planning on just the igpu, then either will be fine.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Oh okay. I'm building a second PC to use at my father's house, should I just buy a cheap EVGA 500B PSU for that, or just save for a while and get a PSU to replace the CX unit and put the CX unit in my second PC? sorry if this is weird haha

The CX500 should be equivalent or better than the EVGA 500B.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Barf http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atrix-650-W-AT-650-Transparent-blue-iluminated-fans-24Pin-ATX-Power-Supply-/152064095153?hash=item2367b9f3b1:g:Kg4AAOSw3mpXGkJ7

 

[logainofhades]

Oh okay. I'm building a second PC to use at my father's house, should I just buy a cheap EVGA 500B PSU for that, or just save for a while and get a PSU to replace the CX unit and put the CX unit in my second PC? sorry if this is weird haha

The CX500 should be equivalent or better than the EVGA 500B.

If we go by the tier list, the 500b is a bit better, than CX. Much depends on what CPU/GPU combo you intend to use.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

I'd disagree with the tier list in that aspect. I can't find any data that would show the CX500 being better than the EVGA 500B. Well, for one thing, it looks like the CX500 has never been reviewed, but all the CX units I've seen have had much lower ripple than the 500B.

 

[Darkbreeze]

I wouldn't use either unit in any system requiring supplemental power.