Which PSU is better?

[bazznet1]

Hi,
Which PSU is better, CX650M or HCG 650W? And why?

 

[Hellfire13]

CX650M is better... https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/

 

[Barty1884]

CX650M is better... https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/

That list is based on the old HCG Bronze lineup, which is pretty dated at this point. The old variants were 620W etc, not 50's.

Should be this one we're talking about?
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371108

That's a quality PSU, Seasonic made on the Focus+ platform.
(750W review, but there's no change in OEM for the 650W unit)
https://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/antec-hcg-gold-750w-80-plus-gold-modular-power-supply/6/

Absolutely a better call than the CX650M. While the CX isn't "bad", the HCG is a better quality unit, better efficiency rating & double the warranty length (10 vs 5 years).

Strangely though, the HCG-Gold PSUs were launched at higher pricepoints than the base Focus+ Gold units.... so I'd maybe consider one of those instead, if pricing is similar.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($81.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $81.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-06-18 12:52 EDT-0400

 

[bazznet1]

And what about TX650M PSU? Is it better than HCG 650W?

 

[Barty1884]

The TX650M is a good unit - especially for the price.

If either the HCG650 or Focus+Gold 650W is cheaper (or within a couple of $), it's probably not worth it though.

They look to be the same price (in the US at least) before rebates......

If you're ok with going through the rebate process, the $20 you'd save is probably "worth it".... but if you just want to spend X and not deal with the rebate process, I'd still opt for the Focus+

 

[Hellfire13]

I was not aware of the new version launched with improved specs. Good one ^^^

 

[bazznet1]

Thank you.

TX650M and HCG650 they are at the same price.

 

[Barty1884]

TX650M
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=528

A quality PSU in it's own right.

BUT, for fully modular, SeaSonic built, 3 year longer warranty..... I'd pick up the Antec unit personally.

Can't go wrong with either though.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I would get the TX650M.

 

[Barty1884]

Why, BB? Out of curiosity? Not disputing the TX650M is a great unit, just curious why you'd pick it over the Focus+ based, 10 year warranted, fully modular unit?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

And what about TX650M PSU? Is it better than HCG 650W?

I was responding to this ^

 

[Barty1884]

And what about TX650M PSU? Is it better than HCG 650W?

I was responding to this ^

I know, that's why I'm asking.

Asking if the TX650M is better than the HCG650W..... you stated you'd opt for the TX650M and I'm just curios as to your rationale behind that choice?

 

[Rexper]

I’d go for the Corsair TXM, since the revamped Antec HCG 650 (the one based off Focus+) have issues with the protections. IMO the protections are the most important aspect of a power supply.
https://www.tomshardware.co.uk/antec-high-current-gamer-850w-psu,review-34361.html
Ironic how they’re named “High Current Gamer”.