Xfx TS 430w vs Seasonic Eco 430w

[goran_10]

What is the overall better psu? The pricing is the same here so I'm just interested in quality/durability? Thanks in advance!

 

[raisonjohn]

There is quite a few very minor difference between those two PSU's since the XFX TS 430W was also manufactured (OEM) by Seasonic (based on its Seasonic Eco 430W).

Both PSUs supply a max. load of 396W at the +12V rail (though the Seasonic employs a dual +12V1 and +12V2 at 18A each; while the XFX uses a single +12V rail at 33A). Both have 80+ Bronze Rating (not that it really matters). Both have 3-year warranty. Both are for 240VAC input only. Both have non-modular cables.

But, there are a few slight improvements that goes in the favor of the XFX: 1) it is rated at an operating temperature of 50*C (compared to only 40*C in the Seasonic); and, 2) it uses 120mm Hydraulic Bearing fan (slightly better in lifespan than the 120mm Double Ball Bearing of the Seasonic).

Miniscule differences also in the cables, particularly the Molex/Peripheral connector quantities (3 for Seasonic with only 2 for the XFX) and the Floppy Disc Drive adapter (none for Seasonic and 1 for the XFX), which nobody probably uses anymore this days.

In short, IF the 430W is the recommended PSU based on your needs (I am assuming you have correctly estimated it based on your total system load power draw), and these are the only 2 PSUs to choose from, then you can safely go with either (slight build quality based on specs would tend to favor the XFX; slight overcurrent protection (dual +12VDC) based on specs would tend to favor the Seasonic).

 

[user11464]

also, something I never thought about that goes in the review category, yet nobody ever really elaborates on this... fitment.

I bought a corsair psu and while they have great reputation for reliability, the 24 pin connector is apparently known to be so tight that it takes near motherboard breaking force to get it fully clipped in, and requires a flathead screwdriver to get off, which i cringe at while doing.

so see if you can also find input on things like that for each.

 

[raisonjohn]

also, something I never thought about that goes in the review category, yet nobody ever really elaborates on this... fitment.

I bought a corsair psu and while they have great reputation for reliability, the 24 pin connector is apparently known to be so tight that it takes near motherboard breaking force to get it fully clipped in, and requires a flathead screwdriver to get off, which i cringe at while doing.

so see if you can also find input on things like that for each.

What's your motherboard? Not sure if its the PSU cables *or* the motherboard sockets. I had a Seasonic M12II-620 and same breaking force needed to unplug the 24pin ATX power cables from the Gigabyte H97 Gaming 3. Don't know if that's the same with most boards. In an MSI H97M-G43 I had (using this time, an M12II-520) the plugs are not as hard to pull-out from the mb socket.

 

[user11464]

also, something I never thought about that goes in the review category, yet nobody ever really elaborates on this... fitment.

I bought a corsair psu and while they have great reputation for reliability, the 24 pin connector is apparently known to be so tight that it takes near motherboard breaking force to get it fully clipped in, and requires a flathead screwdriver to get off, which i cringe at while doing.

so see if you can also find input on things like that for each.

What's your motherboard? Not sure if its the PSU cables *or* the motherboard sockets. I had a Seasonic M12II-620 and same breaking force needed to unplug the 24pin ATX power cables from the Gigabyte H97 Gaming 3. Don't know if that's the same with most boards. In an MSI H97M-G43 I had (using this time, an M12II-520) the plugs are not as hard to pull-out from the mb socket.

msi motherboard. after assembling my stuff, i searched online and apparently lots of people complain about both the corsair psu connector and msi board connectors, so it's both, but really bad when you combine the two lol

 

[goran_10]

In short, IF the 430W is the recommended PSU based on your needs (I am assuming you have correctly estimated it based on your total system load power draw), and these are the only 2 PSUs to choose from, then you can safely go with either (slight build quality based on specs would tend to favor the XFX; slight overcurrent protection (dual +12VDC) based on specs would tend to favor the Seasonic).

Thanks for the comprehensive reply. I guess I could also go for a bit more expensive variants (about 10%) - Xfx TS 450w or Seasonic S12GB 430w. Would it be worth it?

 

[raisonjohn]

In short, IF the 430W is the recommended PSU based on your needs (I am assuming you have correctly estimated it based on your total system load power draw), and these are the only 2 PSUs to choose from, then you can safely go with either (slight build quality based on specs would tend to favor the XFX; slight overcurrent protection (dual +12VDC) based on specs would tend to favor the Seasonic).

Thanks for the comprehensive reply. I guess I could also go for a bit more expensive variants (about 10%) - Xfx TS 450w or Seasonic S12GB 430w. Would it be worth it?

Yes, both the XFX TS 450W Bronze (P1-450S-GREN) and the Seasonic S12II-430 Bronze (SS-430GB) are considerable upgrades from the original 2 PSUs in consideration. Both now have 5 year warranties. Note that in the Seasonic, there was a similar S12II 430W (SS-430GB) but non-bronze rated -- don't get that as it is discontinued and have been updated already by the Bronze version.

What are your specs by the way (especially the GPU and the CPU)? Where will you be buying the PSU from (store location or website?)

 

[goran_10]

In short, IF the 430W is the recommended PSU based on your needs (I am assuming you have correctly estimated it based on your total system load power draw), and these are the only 2 PSUs to choose from, then you can safely go with either (slight build quality based on specs would tend to favor the XFX; slight overcurrent protection (dual +12VDC) based on specs would tend to favor the Seasonic).

Thanks for the comprehensive reply. I guess I could also go for a bit more expensive variants (about 10%) - Xfx TS 450w or Seasonic S12GB 430w. Would it be worth it?

Yes, both the XFX TS 450W Bronze (P1-450S-GREN) and the Seasonic S12II-430 Bronze (SS-430GB) are considerable upgrades from the original 2 PSUs in consideration. Both now have 5 year warranties. Note that in the Seasonic, there was a similar S12II 430W (SS-430GB) but non-bronze rated -- don't get that as it is discontinued and have been updated already by the Bronze version.

What are your specs by the way (especially the GPU and the CPU)? Where will you be buying the PSU from (store location or website?)

In that case I will most likely go with the XFX TS 450w, as it's just about 5 € above the XFX TS 430w. I'm buying from a local retail here in Croatia. Thanks for your help.

And btw, I'm running a 6700k and RX 470 on a 8-9y old FSP Everest 500w...time to put that old boy to rest.