PSU tier list 2.0

[RCFProd]

You want to guarantee that the power supply in your system is the most durable component, no argument in that. If the PSU is questionable in that term then why are we still discussing. Come on man.

There are equally priced power supplies in the same price range that come with good quality.

 

[Darkbreeze]

At some point in time, the Core2Duo was a premium configuration. A unit that is no good with a HR i7 is not better with a Core2duo. The only time it should make a difference is in cases where it may not work or is not recommended for use with a gaming card or when overclocking but is ok for a system that is using a stock configuration and no gaming card. Gaming cards and overclocking tends to pull much higher loads than those that neither of those apply to.

Still, considering the substantial investment of any computer configuration, I would be hesitant to use any unit that was not reliable enough to be used in any given system it had enough capacity on paper to run, regardless of whether it was for gaming/overclocking or not.

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

Does anyone think that the CX Series should be on a higher tier? I got in a small altercation with someone, and he said that he would rather use a CX430 to overclock a G3258 to 4.2GHz, rather than a SeaSonic S12II 430B.

LOL. I would not put a CX in a grandmothers PC. Let alone a oc/gaming system.

The CX has been marketed by Corsair really well and is meant to sell for Corsair and help their wallets instead of being in the best interest of the consumer. Linus is a sheep for calling Corsair CX "reliable" and "great value" as he is being paid to say these things. I must hand it to Corsair to change the rest of the sheep's opinions (meaning anyone that believes this crap that Corsair has put out).

 

[RazerZ]

I think they would work fine for an office PC, but would be a poor option for a high performance/gaming pc.

 

[Onus]

It isn't a bad platform, based on how well it does when new, but uses substandard parts that croak early. An office PC won't load it 25%, and may actually not develop problems.

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

I value trust in parts I use in my systems. Personal choice that I do not trust a brand that goes with shady marketing and general trust issues.

 

[Onus]

Oh, same here. I'd never buy one; in a low-end office build, I wouldn't run screaming like I might if I saw a cheap Coolermaster or Raidmax.

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

As much as I like the GS it might belong in Tier 2. It looks to be SeaSonics bad day and one of a bunch.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=438
http://www.jonnyguru.com/forums/showthread.php?p=116318

Also maybe the 750W B2 needs to be re tiered to tier 1 as well but I see no issue with it being tier 2. It also cleanly passes for Silver efficiency rating instead of the Bronze it was given.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=393

 

[RCFProd]

I don't think there is better priced power supply than the EVGA B2 750w on the entire market. It is a steal for any type of build.

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

It is a steal. No other current tier 2 or 1 unit comes close in price. And a lot are more expensive and deliver less performance/features.
EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)

 

[StormBrew]

Anyone able to tell me at what Tier would they think a Corsair HX 750W PSU is? Already know Corsair is full of it on a lot of their PSU's, but I already own it, and would like to know what I really ended up buying.

 

[RCFProd]

It is rather old, the HX series is from 2009. However it is a good unit I would say tier 2 atleast.

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

Tier 3. HX without the i is not that great. EVGA B2 750W is far cheaper and much much better.

 

[StormBrew]

Tier 3. HX without the i is not that great. EVGA B2 750W is far cheaper and much much better.

But is it cheap to the point where it will explode and kill all my components if I try and overclock?

 

[jon gerges]

Tier 3. HX without the i is not that great. EVGA B2 750W is far cheaper and much much better.

But is it cheap to the point where it will explode and kill all my components if I try and overclock?

No.. Well it shouldn't. It's still a quality power supply.

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

I would not overclock with it. I would not trust tier 3 for overclocking. Like it says not for gaming or overclocking systems. The EVGA B2 is 49 dollars and is tier 2. It should be tier 1. Here is the link: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr

 

[StormBrew]

I would not overclock with it. I would not trust tier 3 for overclocking. Like it says not for gaming or overclocking systems. The EVGA B2 is 49 dollars and is tier 2. It should be tier 1. Here is the link: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr

For some reason I can't open the link, you mind giving me a NewEgg link or other such link? I'm finishing up my X99 system and don't feel like burning my components.
Full System Specs:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mTm7bv

 

[jon gerges]

I would not overclock with it. I would not trust tier 3 for overclocking. Like it says not for gaming or overclocking systems. The EVGA B2 is 49 dollars and is tier 2. It should be tier 1. Here is the link: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr

For some reason I can't open the link, you mind giving me a NewEgg link or other such link? I'm finishing up my X99 system and don't feel like burning my components.
Full System Specs:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mTm7bv

If you can get a Tier One EVGA like a G2, your build would be perfect.
Any XFX one would do really good as well.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Anyone able to tell me at what Tier would they think a Corsair HX 750W PSU is? Already know Corsair is full of it on a lot of their PSU's, but I already own it, and would like to know what I really ended up buying.

The HX was tier 1 when new. By today's standards tier 2.

Let's keep this thread on topic about power supplies. Complete system builds don't belong here.

 

[StormBrew]

I think I might go with the EVGA GS, just because I enjoy having the cables black vs the see through mesh.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Tier 3. HX without the i is not that great. EVGA B2 750W is far cheaper and much much better.

No. Tell me how units that rate 9.4-9.6 are tier 3?

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page447.htm

 

[jon gerges]

I think I might go with the EVGA GS, just because I enjoy having the cables black vs the see through mesh.

Excellent choice. Can't go wrong with anything Seasonic, or even Super Flower.

 

[MasterMace]

I would not overclock with it. I would not trust tier 3 for overclocking. Like it says not for gaming or overclocking systems. The EVGA B2 is 49 dollars and is tier 2. It should be tier 1. Here is the link: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr

Where do you get that the HX is a Tier 3? Currently, it's not listed. 3 of the models are still active, the 650 (Seasonic) and the 750+850 (CWT). The 750W CWT unit has a review on HardwareSecrets, done by Gabriel Torres. All Nippon Chemi-con caps, Golden award.

I don't like to use results that ignore the efficiency tests (i.e. 80 plus does 20-50-100 (+ 10 for titanium) tests). Mr. Torres did not test at 50%, but instead at 40 and 60. He also tests at 45C, which is fine for a real world test, but you'd like to see a 25C test as well. He also uses an odd setup which doesn't provide solid power, and thus it dips from 115v all the way to 104v, which is an issue.

But it's the only review at 750W, which is why I mentioned his rating.

The 850 CWT model (reviewed EVERYWHERE) uses Nippon Chemi-con for the majority of its caps, with a few Enesol polymers, not sure if they Korean or Taiwanese (prolly Taiwan). The only reviews below a 9 were Kitguru giving it an 8.5 because of its price, and HardOCP giving it a Silver because of soldering on the secondary and not being an improvement over the previously Seasonic version.

It's a solid Tier 2 unit as anort pointed out earlier, you came here and blasted it as a Tier 3 with no reasoning, while claiming the Supernova B2 should be a Tier 1 despite it having 1 review. OklahomaWolf reviewed both the B2 750 and the HX850. 3.3-5-12 regulation came as follows under cold:

B2 750: 2.7%-2.5%-1.1%
HX850: 2.4%-1.4%-1.3%

12v Ripple:
B2 750: 45mv
HX850: <25mv

That's right. Less than 25mv. Oklahoma didn't even give the exact measurement on it, here's the pics

SuperNova B2 750 - 12v rail, full load

HX850 - 12v rail, full load

That appears to be 15-20mv. to quote him

in among the very best units I've tested for ripple suppression.

No idea what dark place you pulled your opinion from, but it's wrong. The HX series is a good series, better than the SuperNova B2s, and certainly very capable of overclocking.

 

[corndog1836]

Look. If everybody just bought an X series Seasonic the world would be a better place...haha

Well at least we wouldn't be arguing about this anymore...

 

[MarkW]

Can we put some mustard and corn dog and serve him up?