RM750 is it good?

[Mikkel Jac]

Hello, my old power supply, a G650M failed on me and im looking for a new one. Actually i already ordered a new one. The Corsair RM750. So after i ordered it a read a lot of reviews, and many people say that it is bad quality and so on. But they dont come with a good reason on why it is bad. So i wonder if any of you clever people can tell me exactly if its bad and why?
Thanks on advance!

Asrock exstreme 4
MSI GTX 760
I5-2400 3.10GHz
2X HDD

(RM750)?

 

[glamdringfh]

Hi Mikkel,

Is it good? : It's passable, but compared to other PSU's in the same price category it is nowhere near the best.

Specifics on why:

- Choice of cheap capacitors in the secondary side. Specifically, The Corsair RM Series uses CapXxon capacitors for the secondary capacitors. The capacitors are low quality, which is a considerable black mark for a high end PSU.

- The fan engages rather late

- Limited functionality of the Corsair Link software because the PSU isn't digitally controlled

- 3.3V performance in Advanced Transient Response tests

- Corsair Digital Bridge not in the bundle, but including it would raise the price

 

[Mikkel Jac]

Hi Mikkel,

Is it good? : It's passable, but compared to other PSU's in the same price category it is nowhere near the best.

Specifics on why:

- Choice of cheap capacitors in the secondary side. Specifically, The Corsair RM Series uses CapXxon capacitors for the secondary capacitors. The capacitors are low quality, which is a considerable black mark for a high end PSU.

- The fan engages rather late

- Limited functionality of the Corsair Link software because the PSU isn't digitally controlled

- 3.3V performance in Advanced Transient Response tests

- Corsair Digital Bridge not in the bundle, but including it would raise the price

 

[Mikkel Jac]

So would a EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2, 750W PSU be better?

 

[glamdringfh]

YES. The EVGA G2 series is one of the best PSU lines on the market right now. Made by Superflower, nothing but high-quality parts.

Review from Johnny Guru on the EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2:

"The gravy train keeps on rolling for EVGA today with the G2 750W. Expectations were high, and EVGA rose to them without breaking a sweat. I have to imagine that over at EVGA headquarters, they have to regularly take breaks to go up on the roof and yell, "Top o' the world, Ma!" I certainly couldn't blame them. Now all we need from EVGA is their answer to the Corsair AX1500i, and we'll be all set.

The Good:

excellent voltage regulation
less than 15mV ripple on the outputs
switchable semi-fanless mode
excellent build quality
10 year warranty
competitive price

The Bad:

nothing"

 

[Hawkshot]

So would a EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2, 750W PSU be better?

This is classed as pretty much the best PSU on the market at the moment so yes this is an amazing choice