SIRTEC power supplies question

[istrate20009]

Hello,
I want to ask what is the difference between HPC and HPQ series from SIRTEC ?
I have the option of buying both and I don't know which one to choose.
Thank you,

 

[madmatt30]

Who knows internally, there are no stripdowns or reviews anywhere.

On paper the hpq is newer, it's bronze rated, it has 450w on the 12v rail as opposed to the 400w on the hpc which is only 80+ rated.

That would to me at least signify the hpq is better, although neither are great quality at the end of day.

 

[istrate20009]

Hello. Thank you very much for your answer. I just bought the 700W Element Bronze II (code HPG-700BR-H12S).
I saw a video unboxing of the newer HPQ series and as you said I wasn't impressed with the quality. Video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T2zete_lpg
HPC is also bronze rated from what I know. Regarding the internals, at the end of my comment I will post 2 links where you can see a very good review of SIRTEC High Power Supply.
As a personal opinion, I own one with SERIAL NR 08xxxx ( this means is build in 2008 ) and it is still running strong. So if you ask me, I would recommend SIRTEC power supplies.

Reviews about internals:
https://www.mygarage.ro/teste-si-review-uri/118490-review-sirtec-high-power-element-bronze-500w-hpc-500-g12s-br-ep-500-br.html
https://lab501.ro/carcase-surse/high-power-element-bronze-600w-test-practic

Thank you!

 

[madmatt30]

In my opinion sirtec only make a few good psu's & I wouldn't include the element series in that.

You could have got a corsair cx550 for the same price as the element 2 700w.

Its a way way better psu.

https://www.pcgarage.ro/cauta/Cx550

 

[istrate20009]

Yes, everybody recommends Corsair. Maybe one day I will go with them, but for now I stick to High Power. Have a good day!