PSU Tier List [OLD]

[BingoFishy]

21 minutes ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

Tier 1 = best, tier 7 = worst

No, like what specific factors determine each tier.

[STRMfrmXMN]

3 minutes ago, BingoFishy said:

No, like what specific factors determine each tier.

Quality of components and electrical performance. Value is taken in a smidge but by and large this is just quality + performance, which is why the EVGA NEX series is in tier 3, even though it's fairly poor value and stuff like that.

[Zyndo]

Where do people get the information to make these lists? Based on reviews and my minimal knowledge of PSU's, I disagree with the placement of some of this list (particularily with the Seasonic T3 list). JonnyGuru gives of those as much as 9.5/10+ and carry their recommended awards. How are they T3?

[themaniac]

38 minutes ago, Zyndo said:

Where do people get the information to make these lists? Based on reviews and my minimal knowledge of PSU's, I disagree with the placement of some of this list (particularily with the Seasonic T3 list). JonnyGuru gives of those as much as 9.5/10+ and carry their recommended awards. How are they T3?

well he incorporates the price into his scores, while this list is primarily quality and performance

[STRMfrmXMN]

3 hours ago, Zyndo said:

Where do people get the information to make these lists? Based on reviews and my minimal knowledge of PSU's, I disagree with the placement of some of this list (particularily with the Seasonic T3 list). JonnyGuru gives of those as much as 9.5/10+ and carry their recommended awards. How are they T3?

JG puts value ahead of other things and I did not. Thus, an EVGA NEX is tier 3 when it would be tier 4 if value was factored in.

[Revanssi]

You should add value tier list something like Super flower Golden Green is insane value.

[Vadrieriand]

What ? Really xfx ts gold is tier 1?

 

Even though its cheaper than xtr series?

 

If it is im gonna buy it 

[STRMfrmXMN]

3 minutes ago, Vadrieriand said:

What ? Really xfx ts gold is tier 1?

 

Even though its cheaper than xtr series?

 

If it is im gonna buy it 

Go ahead man!

[Vadrieriand]

9 minutes ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

Go ahead man!

Whoa quick reply , just wondering cause im beginner in psu , between antec edge, xfx xtr and xfx ts which one would you buy?

[STRMfrmXMN]

Just now, Vadrieriand said:

Whoa quick reply , just wondering cause im beginner in psu , between antec edge, xfx xtr and xfx ts which one would you buy?

They're all good so I would buy whichever is cheapest for you.

[comicsansms]

I looked through the PSU section at PCCG and the following were not tiered.

Coolermaster GX https://www.pccasegear.com/products/34795/ tiered 01-08-2016

ThermalTake Toughpower XT https://www.pccasegear.com/products/26529/

Be Quiet! System Power 8 https://www.pccasegear.com/products/34057/

Coolermaster B2 https://www.pccasegear.com/products/32100/ tiered 01-08-2016 

Cougar CMX https://www.pccasegear.com/products/26074/

[MoonlightSylv]

It's here!

[MoonlightSylv]

Can I put this in my sig?

[STRMfrmXMN]

Just now, ShadowTechXTS said:

Can I put this in my sig?

yeah

[STRMfrmXMN]

9 hours ago, Comic_Sans_MS said:

I looked through the PSU section at PCCG and the following were not tiered.

Coolermaster GX https://www.pccasegear.com/products/34795/

ThermalTake Toughpower XT https://www.pccasegear.com/products/26529/

Be Quiet! System Power 8 https://www.pccasegear.com/products/34057/

Coolermaster B2 https://www.pccasegear.com/products/32100/

Cougar CMX https://www.pccasegear.com/products/26074/

Want to tier them for me? I'm really busy right now. Remember, value is not factored into the tier list - only performance and quality.

[comicsansms]

1 hour ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

Want to tier them for me? I'm really busy right now. Remember, value is not factored into the tier list - only performance and quality.

That will be fun. I'll look into it.

[comicsansms]

The Coolermaster B2 500 is made by CWT, and according to Orion on jonnyguru.com it is a CWT GPM which is also seen in the Corsair VS. Tier 7.

 

The Coolermaster B2 600 model is a CWT GPM, the Thermal Take TR2 also uses that OEM. Tier 7

 

There is a Coolermaster B2 700 model made by CWT, probably same as above quality, but I havn't found reviews on it. Tier 7

 

The Coolermaster B 500 is made by CWT and doesn't work on 115V outlets. It has no formal efficiency rating, I'd probably call it a tier 7 or avoid it. The LEPA N 500W also uses the same reference design.

 

The Coolermaster B600 and B700 are made by Enhance electronics and have no formal efficiency rating. I cannot find anything more about it. Probably Tier 7 or avoid it.

 

 

[vanished]

Just now, Comic_Sans_MS said:

*snip*

Well... that explains why they weren't in the list  

[Marinatall_Ironside]

I'm cool on my AX1200i, even though it didn't make the Platinum cut . But hey, 80 Plus Gold ain't that bad either

[STRMfrmXMN]

13 minutes ago, JurunceNK said:

I'm cool on my AX1200i, even though it didn't make the Platinum cut . But hey, 80 Plus Gold ain't that bad either

Your AXi is definitely platinum certified and hits it with ease.

[STRMfrmXMN]

37 minutes ago, Comic_Sans_MS said:

The Coolermaster B2 500 is made by CWT, and according to Orion on jonnyguru.com it is a CWT GPM which is also seen in the Corsair VS. Tier 7.

 

The Coolermaster B2 600 model is a CWT GPK, the Thermal Take TR2 also uses that OEM. Tier 7

 

There is a Coolermaster B2 700 model made by CWT, probably same as above quality, but I havn't found reviews on it. Tier 7

 

The Coolermaster B 500 is made by CWT and doesn't work on 115V outlets. It has no formal efficiency rating, I'd probably call it a tier 7 or avoid it. The LEPA N 500W also uses the same reference design.

 

The Coolermaster B600 and B700 are made by Enhance electronics and have no formal efficiency rating. I cannot find anything more about it. Probably Tier 7 or avoid it.

 

 

Usually when there's such huge variation in there I avoid putting them on here because people will inevitably go "Hey, this version of it is Tier 2, not tier 4!" and it's annoying. If the versions were all roughly the same then I would probably put them in a tier.

[Marinatall_Ironside]

Just now, STRMfrmXMN said:

Your AXi is definitely platinum certified and hits it with ease.

According to HardOCP, it's not . They're known for their no-nonsense demeanor, so they're pretty hardcore. But still, I love it after all

[STRMfrmXMN]

3 minutes ago, JurunceNK said:

According to HardOCP, it's not . They're known for their no-nonsense demeanor, so they're pretty hardcore. But still, I love it after all

Hmm, you might hit that rating in a 240V AC according to what they say. Well, OK then. Still calling it tier 1 though

[Marinatall_Ironside]

1 minute ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

Hmm, you might hit that rating in a 240V AC according to what they say. Well, OK then. Still calling it tier 1 though

Yeah like what I said, it's still a high quality unit with tight-ass voltage regulation and excellent ripple and noise suppression for clean power to the components

[Stoggy26]

I love my evga 850w G2 been going strong for 2 good years havent had any trouble with it, its usually the PSU i recommend funny thing i bought it right after it was released and was almost 50 dollars cheaper