[SOLVED] Which of these Thermaltake PSUs good? Or are they all bad?

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Here are a few PSUs i've been looking into, but I'm aware of the fact that most Thermaltake PSUs are "trash" I've seen people like LTT use Thermaltake PSUs in their builds and I'm wondering if theyre all as bad as people say they are.

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All will be used in a "gaming" pc, thought it will consist of older parts and will be used for both gaming and office work.

Ones I've been looking at:
https://www.amazon.ca/Thermaltake-C...ild=1&keywords=PSU&qid=1612388649&sr=8-5&th=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B087CDR14Z/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB

https://www.amazon.ca/Thermaltake-T...ld=1&keywords=PSU&qid=1612388649&sr=8-28&th=1

One of the PSUs from Thermaltake I've seen youtubers like LinusTechTips use:

https://www.amazon.ca/Thermaltake-C...12394644&s=electronics&sr=1-2&tag=googcana-20
 
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I've owned and currently use a Thermaltake Toughpower XT 875W for 11 years and its still working without ever failing me - albeit of course I gotta replace it because its aging lol.
See amazon for customer reviews, and then make sure to set the filter to the specific model of the PSU that you want to view (Because by default, amazon shows reviews from All models which can get confusing). I would buy this exact same model of PSU if i ever had the chance again, because its proven itself to me for over a decade and counting but sadly supply issues of Covid made it otherwise.

There are definitely some models that are bad within Thermal take's brand, and it is likewise the case for all other PSU manufacturers. Probably either because the...
Here are a few PSUs i've been looking into, but I'm aware of the fact that most Thermaltake PSUs are "trash" I've seen people like LTT use Thermaltake PSUs in their builds and I'm wondering if theyre all as bad as people say they are.

Scenario:
All will be used in a "gaming" pc, thought it will consist of older parts and will be used for both gaming and office work.

Ones I've been looking at:
https://www.amazon.ca/Thermaltake-C...ild=1&keywords=PSU&qid=1612388649&sr=8-5&th=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B087CDR14Z/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB

https://www.amazon.ca/Thermaltake-T...ld=1&keywords=PSU&qid=1612388649&sr=8-28&th=1

One of the PSUs from Thermaltake I've seen youtubers like LinusTechTips use:

https://www.amazon.ca/Thermaltake-C...12394644&s=electronics&sr=1-2&tag=googcana-20
These are mediocre quality models and the 'Smart' series are just plain bad. None of them could be considered good. There are better quality models in that price range or a bit more.

https://www.amazon.ca/Corsair-CP-90...keywords=corsair+rm550x&qid=1612395514&sr=8-4
 
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I've owned and currently use a Thermaltake Toughpower XT 875W for 11 years and its still working without ever failing me - albeit of course I gotta replace it because its aging lol.
See amazon for customer reviews, and then make sure to set the filter to the specific model of the PSU that you want to view (Because by default, amazon shows reviews from All models which can get confusing). I would buy this exact same model of PSU if i ever had the chance again, because its proven itself to me for over a decade and counting but sadly supply issues of Covid made it otherwise.

There are definitely some models that are bad within Thermal take's brand, and it is likewise the case for all other PSU manufacturers. Probably either because the manufacturer did a bad design or they outsourced the production or some of its components to another company that doesn't have good standards. If you've ever heard, Corsair had even "outsourced" the production of their PSUs by a Chinese company called "Great Wall" which has made the Corsair CX500, TX850, CX450, CS550M models, Reotoro Enigma 850W, OCZ ZX 1000W
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwBnkRN9miA

(Jump to 2:20 time mark)

I usually check in Amazon for reviews and Newegg reviews combined. If the product has no review yet, I would dodge it. If it has 1-3 people (or more) complaining about it killed all their PC components (worst case scenario), I would also dodge it. For me it really boils down to a per model basis, but its also equally keen to know the insides of the PSU and what materials were used in the building of the PSU, as well as its performance when load tests are done. If there is someone who can testify that he's still running the PSU for at least a decade old without issues then it would be a plus to me.

Here are some websites that tests PSUs:

AC ripple minimization is also another parameter to consider. Corsair i think has a minimum target of 20mV of AC Ripple. The lower, the better. AC Ripple that's high as 120mV can kill components.

Also consider googling if there will be any hardware issues with your desired PSU (it seldom happens, but the chance is there). It usually happens with GPUs because they often draw the most power from the PSU, especially if you're using high end GPUs. Some people forget this step but nevertheless, could have been avoided through additional research.

Only time will tell when it comes to PSU longevity, as well as all the other factors that can affect it.
Also I wouldn't buy a PSU just because it has RGB. You might be paying for that instead of the PSU's quality itself ;)
 
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Anyone have an opinion on Thermaltake TR2 800W? I seem to have this in my desktop now and am about decided it is causing me a lot of problems, after switching in another motherboard. I can't replace it just yet, but I will take out the extra GPU that may be pushing it over the edge.

Sadly, at some point I had a ThermalTake Toughpower 1200W, maybe misplaced it when I moved -- still have the manual, cannot recall why I was not using it in my desktop.
 
From what I can research, that power supply has a couple of bad reviews at amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-...eviews&formatType=current_format&pageNumber=1

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Thermaltake - They do have a few good units, like some of the Thermaltake Toughpower series models, but most of the models sold by both these companies are either REALLY poor or barely mediocre, and the ones they have that ARE good are usually way overpriced.

The Thermaltake TR2 and Litepower series, even the newer revisions, should probably just be avoided altogether, along with the Smart series units, which are simply not good choices for use with gaming systems. If you want to use a Smart series unit with your internet browsing machine or some kind of low powered office box, it's probably ok. Although I'd recommend avoiding them, the Smart series units might be the best available units in some regions. That should not be mistaken for the idea that they are quality units though.
From: https://forums.tomshardware.com/thr...pply-discussion-thread-toms-hardware.3212332/

It would also be good to mention how long you have used it and how many abrupt shutdowns has your PC experienced. If its just a recent buy and its already performing terribly, its a good sign to ditch that PSU and get another one.

 
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GX1: Decent unit, made by CWT and very similar internally to the Bitfenix Formula Gold. There is a review at Nikktech and by the looks of it, it is decent. Probably on par with Corsair TX-M line.
GX1 RGB: Actually different internally than the normal GX1. I can only find reviews in Russian, and at a quick glance, the Russian reviewer I saw are not very good at reviewing PSUs. I would not get this one as I can't judge whether or not it is good.
GX2: Very minimal info online, but does look very similar to the GX1 from the product photos. So it's likely a GX1 rebranded. But I can't say for sure as there is no reviews to back my assessment. I would avoid as well unless it is significantly cheaper than the competition.
Smart: Complete utter crap, don't use beyond an iGPU or extremely low power GPU.

So does thermaltake suck? No, not at all. They have some decent ones, crappy ones, and even excellent ones. In fact I am very impressed by their new PF1 lineup. But the problem is they are often at the expensive side of things. Usually, but not always. You can still get good deals on them if the timing is right.
 
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