The Power Supply Unit tier list Discussion thread

[yugal0007]

Hi,
I want to buy a 750W PSU for my new gaming rig (FX 8350, Asus M5A99FX pro, Sapphire R9 290X TriX OC).
I was thinking about Seasonic SS 750KM3 (X series, Gold certified). Is it really good compared to corsair's TX series or any other 750W PSU offering from antec,corsair etc?
This PSU is a bit expensive compared to others. Is the price justifiable?

 

[dottorrent]

Yes. Seasonic's KM3 Platform on the X series is the best in the business. Go for it.

 

[ko888]

I would get an EVGA SuperNOVA 750W G2 220-G2-0750-XR before I would even consider a SeaSonic SS-750KM3 750W.

 

[Novuake]

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2014/09/02/antec_edge_750w_power_supply_review/1#.VDOYLWeSwpo

Tier 2A I would say...
Oddly large unit though.

EDIT : I am late.

 

[yugal0007]

I would get an EVGA SuperNOVA 750W G2 220-G2-0750-XR before I would even consider a SeaSonic SS-750KM3 750W.

I am from India. Even if I buy from Newegg (they can deliver), will I be getting a global warranty?
What if after sometime the PSU gets damaged and needs replacement? Should I have to send it back to US?
If I decide to buy this PSU from Newegg, What are the odds of PSU needing a replacement?

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Newegg does not ship internationally.

 

[ko888]

Newegg does not ship internationally.

On Newegg.com's web site:

International shipping

Newegg.com ships to the following countries and locations:

United States
United Kingdom
Australia
India
Ireland
Netherlands
New Zealand
Poland
Singapore
Puerto Rico
APO/FPO

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Newegg does not ship internationally.

On Newegg.com's web site:

International shipping

Newegg.com ships to the following countries and locations:

United States
United Kingdom
Australia
India
Ireland
Netherlands
New Zealand
Poland
Singapore
Puerto Rico
APO/FPO

Well I''ll be damned. Last I heard they had just opened a UK site but I had no idea they shipped to anywhere else other than Canada besides the US. Any idea when they started?

Edit: Never mind answered my own question. Looks like June - July.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140605006531/en/Newegg-Unveils-Blueprint-Global-Success-Computex-Roundtable#.VDS4mxZ0a_E

Not sure how I missed that.

 

[ko888]

The Newegg.ca Canadian website only ships within Canada. No international shipping at all.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

The Newegg.ca Canadian website only ships within Canada. No international shipping at all.

Newegg Canada has been around for years though. Then I knew they were launching a UK site. I just didn't realize they were shipping all those other places.

 

[Bhavneet Pannu]

Here is an old old old psu that most pre built computers uses. Power Man! Any psu is fake, non branded.

 

[tambeshakunt]

Very very helpful list/chart. Is the EVGA 850W B2 on the list? I couldn't find it specifically.

 

[dottorrent]

Under Supernova B2 series. Tier 2 Class A

 

[deadravel]

hi, i see u mention about Antec VP series (350, 450 only) as tier2 class b psu.
but how bout Antec VP series 400 and 500?

 

[Novuake]

hi, i see u mention about Antec VP series (350, 450 only) as tier2 class b psu.
but how bout Antec VP series 400 and 500?

I believe those are 220/230 volts input only(European power). Finding any sort of analysis on them is not easy.

Pretty sure they should be similar to the normal VPs, but do not take my word for it.

 

[tambeshakunt]

Under Supernova B2 series. Tier 2 Class A

Ah missed that. Thanks!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

B2 is a fantastic power supply , based on the G2 series , first rate Bronze power supplies.

 

[ko888]

The B2 models are based on a different platform than the G2 models. That's why the B2 Series models have a lower efficiency and the warranty period is only half that of the G2 Series models.

The EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B2 (110-B2-0750-VR) and SuperNOVA 850 B2 (110-B2-0850-V1) are based on a modified version of Super Flower's Golden Green platform.

The EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2 (220-G2-0750-XR) and SuperNOVA 850 G2 (220-G2-0850-XR) are based on Super Flower's Leadex Gold platform.

 

[RandomGuy123]

I'm a bit confused at to why the Corsair GS600 is considered a top-tier PSU but only has a 3-year warranty, while the EVGA Supernova G1 650 is considered a more average PSU but has a 10-year warranty. Doesn't a longer warranty typically mean a better, more long-lasting product?

Basically, I'm wondering because that EVGA warranty is making that PSU seem super attractive to me.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Unleash the next generation in power with the EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B2 Power Supply. Based on the award winning Gen 2 series Power Supplies from EVGA, this PSU features 80 PLUS Bronze rated efficiency, and clean, continuous power to every component. Backed by a 5 year warranty and Japanese capacitor design, the EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B2 is not only the right choice for your system today, it is also the best choice for your system tomorrow.

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=110-B2-0750-VR

 

[ko888]

Why believe marketing material.

If you look at a teardown of the B2, G2 and an actual Superflower Golden Green you will see that the B2 is most like the Golden Green. The G2 is is definitely different than the Golden Green and is exactly like the Leadex Gold platform.

Even JonnyGURU.com said that the EVGA Supernova B2 750W that they reviewed is based on the Super Flower Golden Green platform. They should know since they also reviewed a couple of actual Super Flower Golden Green models. They also reviewed a couple of actual Super Flower Leadex Gold models. The teardowns don't lie.

 

[RandomGuy123]

I'm referring to this one: http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=120-G1-0650-XR

All my research is showing that most consider this an average PSU, but yet, it comes with a 10-year warranty, which is the best I've seen yet. Idk, just seems confusing to me. I'll most likely get it, since I like long warranties. *shrug*

 

[dottorrent]

Unleash the next generation in power with the EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B2 Power Supply. Based on the award winning Gen 2 series Power Supplies from EVGA, this PSU features 80 PLUS Bronze rated efficiency, and clean, continuous power to every component. Backed by a 5 year warranty and Japanese capacitor design, the EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B2 is not only the right choice for your system today, it is also the best choice for your system tomorrow.

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=110-B2-0750-VR

It's the older Golden Green platform dude. The Leadex is their latest platform and reserved for Gold, Platinum and Titanium efficiencies.

 

[ko888]

I'm referring to this one: http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=120-G1-0650-XR

All my research is showing that most consider this an average PSU, but yet, it comes with a 10-year warranty, which is the best I've seen yet. Idk, just seems confusing to me. I'll most likely get it, since I like long warranties. *shrug*

That model is based on FSP's Aurum platform. That platform had loose voltage regulation. I don't know if this specific G1 revision has solved that problem because there are no reputable reviews for this model available yet.

 

[dottorrent]

Update 14th October 2014 -
All power supplies discontinued from 2011 and older have been removed. This does not include power supplies from 2011 currently being sold, despite being replaced. The removal of all units includes in ascending order -

Antec
Basiq
Earthwatts (includes platinum)
Neo HE and Neopower units
Truecontrol
Truepower units. This does not include the new Classic models

Cooler Master
Elite MK1
eXtreme
GX MK1. This Includes GX Lite
iGreen
Realpower Pro

Cougar
S700
SX 700 and GX700

Enermax
Maximum Plus
MaxRevo
Triathlor 550, 650 and 750 watts

All Enhance units
All Epower units

Seasonic
S / M12 MK1 series
Super Versatile

Silverstone
EF
OP / DA series

All Ultra units

XFX
Black edition
XXX

More removals soon.