PSU tier list 2.0

[PyroShield]

Hi, I'm building a new pc for skylake this month, what tier would the Corsair CSM 650w 80+ Gold be in? I'm also considering the EVGA Supernova NEX G1 650w and the Cooler Master VSM 650w since those are the cheapest 600w+ gold psus that I could find.

 

[MarkW]

In the PSU list at the very top of this thread, they are listed as Tier 3. Those are made by a company named Great Wall.

 

[PyroShield]

In the PSU list at the very top of this thread, they are listed as Tier 3. Those are made by a company named Great Wall.

You are correct, sorry I must have skimmed over them, thanks!

 

[MarkW]

EVGA G2 are good units. Skip the G1 (probably a discontinued unit now since they are gone from our listing). The G2's are Tier 1.

Cooler Master VS is a Tier 2.

 

[Justin Millard]

I suggest that Thermaltake Smart Power 650P and 750P be moved up to tier 3.
I am considering it for my next build in Australia and it looks better than tier 4.

Here is the PSU page
http://www.thermaltake.com.au/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001976

Here is the amazon reviews page
http://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Standard-Bronze-ATX12V-SP-650P/product-reviews/B00B6A8N3O/ref=dp_db_cm_cr_acr_txt/187-8922905-2183506?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

 

[Deleted member 217926]

I suggest that Thermaltake Smart Power 650P and 750P be moved up to tier 3.
I am considering it for my next build in Australia and it looks better than tier 4.

Here is the PSU page
http://www.thermaltake.com.au/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001976

Here is the amazon reviews page
http://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Standard-Bronze-ATX12V-SP-650P/product-reviews/B00B6A8N3O/ref=dp_db_cm_cr_acr_txt/187-8922905-2183506?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

Corporate marketing and Amazon reviews don't factor into this list. Real testing with specialized testing equipment is required and only a few places have the capability to do those tests. Those Thermaltakes are 80 Plus Bronze CWT made units rated for 40C. Not quite as bad as the standard Thermaltake units that gave them the Thermalcrap nickname for power supplies but there are better units for less money.

 

[Justin Millard]

Would you recommend a Corsair VS650 instead? I noticed that was a bit cheaper, and it seemed only very slightly lower quality than the Thermaltake based off the marketing slides. Just 2 less amps and slightly lower power efficiency.

 

[Darkbreeze]

No, we wouldn't, unless you're running a machine that doesn't have a decent gaming card installed. Honestly, the entire Corsair lineup is sketchy, even the higher tiered models.

Stick with tier 1 and 2 units branded Seasonic, Super Flower, EVGA, Antec or XFX if you want something that's decent and will last. At any given capacity there is generally at least one unit sold by one of those companies that can be had for the same price or less than any of the Corsair, Cooler Master, Thermaltake or other junk. Any MODEL listed on those two tiers is a good choice, although some ARE less expensive than others.

What is you GPU card model?

 

[The Grox Empire]

Why you put VS higher than CX. Most new people will think VS better than CX

 

[chimera201]

Why you put VS higher than CX. Most new people will think VS better than CX

Wow. Nobody noticed it.

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

EVGA G2 are good units. Skip the G1 (probably a discontinued unit now since they are gone from our listing). The G2's are Tier 1.

Cooler Master VS is a Tier 2.

The G1/B1 are NEX units currently listed tier 3.

 

[dottorrent]

The Corsair VS Series is now with the CX series in Tier 4.

 

[PatrikVujicic]

What do you guys think about RM750i ? Is it better than G2 750 or worse or same?I would like to buy G2 but we don't have it anywhere in my country.From Jonny Guru review RM750i has 10+ score in performance rating.But anyway I need this PSU for G1 Gaming 980 ti but would you recommend me any other PSU 650w?750w?850w? Gold Platinum?Thanks

 

[RCFProd]

What do you guys think about RM750i ? Is it better than G2 750 or worse or same?I would like to buy G2 but we don't have it anywhere in my country.From Jonny Guru review RM750i has 10+ score in performance rating.But anyway I need this PSU for G1 Gaming 980 ti but would you recommend me any other PSU 650w?750w?850w? Gold Platinum?Thanks

10+? The RMi 750w scores a 9.7 on Jonny Guru's page. The G2 750w scores a 9.8.

Performance wise the G2 750w seems better. Value wise the G2 750w is miles better.

However if you buy the RMi 750w you won't be dissapointed because It's great.

Very good alternative: Super Flower Leadex Gold 750w. It is basically what the G2 750w is based on.

The EVGA GS 650w, Super Flower HX Green 650w, Super Flower Leadex Gold 650w, Seasonic S12G/G 650w are other obvious good choices.

 

[PatrikVujicic]

What do you guys think about RM750i ? Is it better than G2 750 or worse or same?I would like to buy G2 but we don't have it anywhere in my country.From Jonny Guru review RM750i has 10+ score in performance rating.But anyway I need this PSU for G1 Gaming 980 ti but would you recommend me any other PSU 650w?750w?850w? Gold Platinum?Thanks

10+? The RMi 750w scores a 9.7 on Jonny Guru's page. The G2 750w scores a 9.8.

Performance wise the G2 750w seems better. Value wise the G2 750w is miles better.

However if you buy the RMi 750w you won't be dissapointed because It's great.

Very good alternative: Super Flower Leadex Gold 750w. It is basically what the G2 750w is based on.

The EVGA GS 650w, Super Flower HX Green 650w, Super Flower Leadex Gold 650w, Seasonic S12G/G 650w are other obvious good choices.

I didn't said in Total score performance but in performance rating its 10+ http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=432
Anyway would you prefer me any other PSU for G1 980 ti Gigabyte ?They say minimum recommended PSU should be 600w but I woulud do some OCing too so I don't know.

 

[RCFProd]

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($91.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $91.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-09 14:27 EDT-0400

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $94.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-09 14:25 EDT-0400

Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $109.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-09 14:26 EDT-0400

Any of these are good. The S12G is not modular tho.

 

[PatrikVujicic]

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($91.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $91.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-09 14:27 EDT-0400

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $94.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-09 14:25 EDT-0400

Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $109.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-09 14:26 EDT-0400

Any of these are good. The S12G is not modular tho.

Would you prefer XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold over a G2 750W Supernova or RM750i?

 

[RCFProd]

I wouldn't mind any of them in my system. The XTR is very close to the level of the RMi and and the G2.

 

[PatrikVujicic]

I wouldn't mind any of them in my system. The XTR is very close to the level of the RMi and and the G2.

Ok then I'll go with RMi beacuse we don't have G2 750W anywhere in my country :/ Thanks for help

 

[Darkbreeze]

Couple of our moderators have RM750i's in their rigs I think and have praised them, however, I can't personally recommend them over some other units just because they have a few monitoring features that are mostly unnecessary simply because they are also a lot more expensive.

 

[PatrikVujicic]

Couple of our moderators have RM750i's in their rigs I think and have praised them, however, I can't personally recommend them over some other units just because they have a few monitoring features that are mostly unnecessary simply because they are also a lot more expensive.

Thats nice to hear thank you

 

[Karadjgne]

I'd like to think the RMi is what the RM should have been in the first place, considering its price tag and hype about a superior model

 

[jon gerges]

The Corsair VS Series is now with the CX series in Tier 4.

Shouldn't you make a note saying that the CX does have one Japanese capacitor. I have no idea about the VS series, but I remember hearing somewhere that the CX has a Japanese capacitor.

 

[Karadjgne]

Having 1 Japanese cap will make exactly no difference. The caps used in the CX/VS lines all suck, when it comes close to end of warranty. It'll just mean that the 1 Japanese cap prolly won't fail, but there's no accounting for the 50 odd junk caps that are end of life.

 

[Archaic59]

If it wasn't for Corsair power supplies these forums would be like a ghost town. :/