Which PSU is better

JLiang

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This is my first build and I was told the PSU is very important. This is an average computer using 160w but I might throw in a gtx750 in the summer. i found a few PSU and I will like to hear some advice or recommendation. Thank you in advance. the build is this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wJHLvK.

Seasonic M12ii 520w -$65.98

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BIEOCI/?tag=pcpapi-20

Seasonic S12ii 520w - $55.98 OR seasonic s12ii 620w - 59.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

XFX TS Series 550w - $54.99+5.99 shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Antex TruePower 750w - $54.99 (74.99-$20 dollar rebate)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371073&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
 
Solution
g2 is fully modular, the other ones are just semi, but then again you're always going to use the motherboard 24pin connector and the cpu power connector anway so semi = fully modular in most cases.

the g2 550w would be a nice choice
if you don;t mind it being non modular, the antec is the better unit from the list

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=382

edit: but then again i'm a big fan of using overpowered psu's. on the side note, the 750w of the antec means you can pretty much pick any graphics card you want for it not just the gtx 750. considering it's cheaper then the other 3... you can never have too much power in a psu, just too little?
 


So, I guess it will be better buying from the parent company that manufacturer it.
 


I have heard Antec was a good psu manufactuerer but I read one or few of their models had actually started a fire, so I am not sure how well is their quality or quality assurance. However, I am all about quality. I wish to use it for at least a 3-4 years or longer.

 


http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

(and all are made by seasonic)
all of those psu-s are tier 2 which is good, any should last you for 3 years or longer. only reason i suggested the antec is that it's got a lot more power per dollar once you take the rebate into account. you won't need over 300w of power from either so you can get whichever you find cheaper.

all of them came backed up by a 5 years warranty.