The Power Supply Unit tier list Discussion thread

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Always the best choice.

 

[RCFProd]

Antec's line-up: EA-xxx Green:
http://store.antec.com/earthwatts-green/ea-550-green.html

Does anyone have a review of these PSU's? Who makes them? Or are these not new power supplies at all?

 

[dottorrent]

I believe that's the new Earthwatts 2015 update. As of now, no.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

New one above EA 550W GREEN is made by Delta.

 

[Blitz Blitz]

Cheap and reliable 500W psu?

 

[tiny voices]

For what specs?

 

[Geral]

Hi guys, sorry to ask here, but it seems all the big guys are here.

Im planning to build i high end pc (for gaming and working on photoshop and illustrator) thats going to look something like this:

MOBA: Maximus VII Formula
CPU: i7 4790k
GPU: GTX 980
RAM: 16GB (most likely to be Corsair Dominator since it is the best i could find here)

Now about the PSU ive been told 850 would be enough even if i plan to SLI a 2nd 980. Ive been looking around for some Tier 1 or 2 PSU's here (La Paz, Bolivia) and i couldnt find none.

The best i could find, according to the tier list, was:

Deepcool Quanta 1000w (Tier 3).

How do u guys feel about this PSU? Should i get a better one (buying online and thus a lot more expensive after shipping and taxes), or will it be enough for my rig?. I DO plan to overclock all i can.

Thanks

 

[10thmtnarty]

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-80PLUS-Certified-220-G2-0850-XR/dp/B00IKDETOC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432086932&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+g2+850w

Tier 1

I recently bought the 750w version, everything about it screams quality

Otherwise just compare this list

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/power-supply/#W=800,1000&m=52,337,50,11,57,14,448,101,331,71,63,441,39&page=1&X=8991,55844&e=6,5,4,2

with the tier list.

 

[Skylyne]

Hi guys, sorry to ask here, but it seems all the big guys are here.

Im planning to build i high end pc (for gaming and working on photoshop and illustrator) thats going to look something like this:

MOBA: Maximus VII Formula
CPU: i7 4790k
GPU: GTX 980
RAM: 16GB (most likely to be Corsair Dominator since it is the best i could find here)

Now about the PSU ive been told 850 would be enough even if i plan to SLI a 2nd 980. Ive been looking around for some Tier 1 or 2 PSU's here (La Paz, Bolivia) and i couldnt find none.

The best i could find, according to the tier list, was:

Deepcool Quanta 1000w (Tier 3).

How do u guys feel about this PSU? Should i get a better one (buying online and thus a lot more expensive after shipping and taxes), or will it be enough for my rig?. I DO plan to overclock all i can.

Thanks

If you plan on OC'ing a good amount, definitely consider paying the extra for a T1 unit. Buying a T3 unit could lead to some problems down the road. Not a guarantee, but definitely more likely.

 

[RCFProd]

Hi guys, sorry to ask here, but it seems all the big guys are here.

Im planning to build i high end pc (for gaming and working on photoshop and illustrator) thats going to look something like this:

MOBA: Maximus VII Formula
CPU: i7 4790k
GPU: GTX 980
RAM: 16GB (most likely to be Corsair Dominator since it is the best i could find here)

Now about the PSU ive been told 850 would be enough even if i plan to SLI a 2nd 980. Ive been looking around for some Tier 1 or 2 PSU's here (La Paz, Bolivia) and i couldnt find none.

The best i could find, according to the tier list, was:

Deepcool Quanta 1000w (Tier 3).

How do u guys feel about this PSU? Should i get a better one (buying online and thus a lot more expensive after shipping and taxes), or will it be enough for my rig?. I DO plan to overclock all i can.

Thanks

There are plenty of good answers you can find in the original thread you created.

Others state that a EVGA G2 850w is a much better alternative.

Deepcool Quanta seems similar to the CX750. Not great.

 

[ko888]

[There are plenty of good answers you can find in the original thread you created.

Others state that a EVGA G2 850w is a much better alternative.

Deepcool Quanta seems similar to the CX750. Not great.

The Deepcool Quanta 1000W is nothing like the Corsair CX750.

The Deepcool Quanta 1000W is more like the Corsair RM1000 since they're both 80 PLUS GOLD models made by CWT. The Deepcool Quanta 1000W uses all Japanese capacitors and rated to operate in up to a 50°C environment whereas the Corsair RM1000 uses Japanese capacitors on the primary and Taiwanese Taicon and CapXon capacitors on the secondary and rated to operate in up to a 40°C environment.

 

[bjmaz]

Is it at all possible to see where various SFX supplies come in this tiering system? Or is it ATX only?

I'm personally interested in Silverstone's SX600-G. I've already got it, but I'd like to see how it fits in. (And if it's a "replace immediately" item, then I'd like to see where the new Corsair supply sits ;P )

 

[dottorrent]

It's in the list. It's in tier 2.

 

[Theminecraftaddict555]

How about the OCZ 650W fully modular PSU?

 

[tiny voices]

Which model specifically?

 

[ko888]

Which model specifically?

Most likely the OCZ-ZT650W. Since that is the only fully modular 650W OCZ model.

 

[tiny voices]

It is a solid PSU for sure. Not the best buy certainly not the worst. If you already own it, I see no need to replace it.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=295

 

[Theminecraftaddict555]

It is a solid PSU for sure. Not the best buy certainly not the worst. If you already own it, I see no need to replace it.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=295

Thanks it is a good PSU I got it for 65 dollars now today they became overpriced especially for a PSU with 80 PLus bronze rating

 

[tiny voices]

Decent deal for $65 but not much more than that.

 

[Theminecraftaddict555]

Yep look at dem prices now for the PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341051

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005SCYFVA/?tag=pcpapi-20

*Overpriced as heck*

 

[TNT27]

How are Insingnia PSU?

I grabbed a cheap 10$ 400 watt Insignia PSU which is plenty to run a 750ti, I figured 10$ on a P.O.S is better than spending 50$ on a P.O.S Thermaltake, or cx unit

 

[Deleted member 217926]

How are Insingnia PSU?

I grabbed a cheap 10$ 400 watt Insignia PSU which is plenty to run a 750ti, I figured 10$ on a P.O.S is better than spending 50$ on a P.O.S Thermaltake, or cx unit

You have to understand when we say the CX isn't great it's also several orders of magnitude better than a $10 Insignia. Insignia would be about tier 10 if it went that low. I thought it was US law any power supply sold here had to have a picture of the sticker? That model seems to avoid it somehow.

 

[tiny voices]

A thermaltake TR2 or Corsair CX is MILES better than that insignia. That is a bomb that WILL damage your computer. Get that PSU out ASAP.

 

[ko888]

How are Insingnia PSU?

I grabbed a cheap 10$ 400 watt Insignia PSU which is plenty to run a 750ti, I figured 10$ on a P.O.S is better than spending 50$ on a P.O.S Thermaltake, or cx unit

So you bought a 300 Watt OEM Huntkey. How is that any better?

400 Watts Peak does not make it a 400 Watt power supply unit.

Insufficiently spec'd components just means that there will be a greater chance of explosion. Common with low end Huntkey PSUs.

 

[TNT27]

Because it was diret cheap, and had plenty on the 12v rail to meet 750ti recommended psu requirements