PSU Tier List [OLD]

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

13 minutes ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

I think one is modular and one isn't but someone told me somewhere on this forum that they're different. Can't remember who they cited.

 

I like to do that with the naming scheme because people will ask all the time. Helps with dumb naming schemes like Cooler Master's MasterWatt series.

The Focus Gold is available in semimodular and (supposedly, you can't seem to buy them) non-modular versions, the F+ is fully modular

[Spotty]

Just now, STRMfrmXMN said:

I think one is modular and one isn't but someone told me somewhere on this forum that they're different. Can't remember who they cited.

 

I like to do that with the naming scheme because people will ask all the time. Helps with dumb naming schemes like Cooler Master's MasterWatt series.

Focus Gold is only Semi-Modular. https://seasonic.com/focus-gold
Focus Plus Gold is fully modular. https://seasonic.com/focus-plus-gold

 

Also less warranty on the Focus Gold (7 years vs 10). AFAIK they are different units under the hood with different platforms, but might need some confirmation on that.

 

I know there are other units also in Tier 2 that are based on the Focus Gold's platform, but IMO should probably be some separation between the FPG and the FG. Not saying the FPG deserves Tier 1, because it doesn't. Likewise I'm not saying the Focus Gold should be put in Tier 3 with units like the Corsair CSM/CX/CXM... But yeah... It's a tough one. Tier 2.1?

 

Oh well, doesn't really matter. If PSU manufacturers were transparent with their naming schemes we wouldn't need tier lists like this.

[EnterClassroom]

On 21/9/2018 at 12:17 AM, STRMfrmXMN said:

What are your system specs, budget, location?

 

A Corsair 550W RMx would work but that might be way overkill, we don't know. It also might not exist where you live.

i5 8400 and 1060 6gb or 1070ti, i only not buy GPU yet, still cant choose both of them bcs still buy another part

if i go to 1070 ti can i go with 650w PSU? or buy 750w??

 

[EnterClassroom]

On 21/9/2018 at 12:47 AM, OrbitalBuzzsaw said:

The Corsair RMx is the best unit in that category, although a 550 G2 or Focus + 550 Gold would be good as well

RMx vs seasonic focus plus gold which one is better??

[awesomegamer919]

13 minutes ago, EnterClassroom said:

i5 8400 and 1060 6gb or 1070ti, i only not buy GPU yet, still cant choose both of them bcs still buy another part

if i go to 1070 ti can i go with 650w PSU? or buy 750w??

 

450w would still be fine e, even with a 1070 (or a 1080 for that matter)...

 

12 minutes ago, EnterClassroom said:

RMx vs seasonic focus plus gold which one is better??

RMx for sure

[STRMfrmXMN]

2 hours ago, EnterClassroom said:

RMx vs seasonic focus plus gold which one is better??

RMx.

[STRMfrmXMN]

2 hours ago, EnterClassroom said:

i5 8400 and 1060 6gb or 1070ti, i only not buy GPU yet, still cant choose both of them bcs still buy another part

if i go to 1070 ti can i go with 650w PSU? or buy 750w??

 

A 450W PSU would power that with OC without issue.

[EnterClassroom]

14 hours ago, awesomegamer919 said:

450w would still be fine e, even with a 1070 (or a 1080 for that matter)...

 

RMx for sure

ok thanks a lot bro  

[EnterClassroom]

okaayy then, thanks a lot bro!

[EnterClassroom]

12 hours ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

A 450W PSU would power that with OC without issue.

ok thanks a lot!!

[PcLovers]

Hello, witch psu would be better built?

Be Quiet Straight Power 11, 550W

or

Corsair 550W, RM550X

Can't choose one..  Maybe i need even more wats?

Spec will be new Gpu 2080ti or 1080Ti

I7 8700k cpu

1 hdd

1 sdd

etc fans

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

3 minutes ago, PcLovers said:

Hello, witch psu would be better built?

Be Quiet Straight Power 11, 550W

or

Corsair 550W, RM550X

Can't choose one..  Maybe i need even more wats?

Spec will be new Gpu 2080ti or 1080Ti

I7 8700k cpu

1 hdd

1 sdd

etc fans

The RM550x is the better of the two

[seon123]

13 minutes ago, PcLovers said:

Hello, witch psu would be better built?

Be Quiet Straight Power 11, 550W

or

Corsair 550W, RM550X

Can't choose one..  Maybe i need even more wats?

Spec will be new Gpu 2080ti or 1080Ti

I7 8700k cpu

1 hdd

1 sdd

etc fans

The Straight Power 11 has multi rail and a better fan. The RMx has a longer warranty and it's easier to find custom cable sets for. 

[LienusLateTips]

51 minutes ago, PcLovers said:

Hello, witch psu would be better built?

Be Quiet Straight Power 11, 550W

or

Corsair 550W, RM550X

Can't choose one..  Maybe i need even more wats?

Spec will be new Gpu 2080ti or 1080Ti

I7 8700k cpu

1 hdd

1 sdd

etc fans

With a 2080Ti, maybe...

With a 1080Ti 550W is ok.

 

Get whatever is cheaper.

[awesomegamer919]

7 hours ago, PcLovers said:

Hello, witch psu would be better built?

Be Quiet Straight Power 11, 550W

or

Corsair 550W, RM550X

Can't choose one..  Maybe i need even more wats?

Spec will be new Gpu 2080ti or 1080Ti

I7 8700k cpu

1 hdd

1 sdd

etc fans

Flip a coin, both are very good though personally I'd take the better quality fan and Multi-Rail OCP of the BQ Unit

[Stefan Payne]

10 hours ago, PcLovers said:

Hello, witch psu would be better built?

Be Quiet Straight Power 11, 550W

or

Corsair 550W, RM550X

Can't choose one..  Maybe i need even more wats?

Spec will be new Gpu 2080ti or 1080Ti

I7 8700k cpu

1 hdd

1 sdd

etc fans

I'd get the Straight Power 11, better fan, no Semi Fanless Bullshit, no PCIe-Y Cables (they have 2 connectors for one 12pin connector). 

And a good bit of money stays in Germany!

[PcLovers]

Thanks for reply's Straight Power 11 it is then =) 

10$ difference only..

One question doh..

Don't know much about these things, but will 550w unit with 18-20a single rail be enough to power 1080ti? Even with lil overlock?

20a is around 240ish watts right?

[seon123]

47 minutes ago, PcLovers said:

Thanks for reply's Straight Power 11 it is then =) 

10$ difference only..

One question doh..

Don't know much about these things, but will 550w unit with 18-20a single rail be enough to power 1080ti? Even with lil overlock?

20a is around 240ish watts right?

Fairly sure the third and fourth PCIe rails go to each of their own PCIe connectors, so that's 480W through PCIe. 

[Stefan Payne]

1 hour ago, PcLovers said:

Thanks for reply's Straight Power 11 it is then =) 

10$ difference only..

One question doh..

Don't know much about these things, but will 550w unit with 18-20a single rail be enough to power 1080ti? Even with lil overlock?

20a is around 240ish watts right?

Ähm, you can't do that because of the cables that come with the PSU, you have to connect the 1080 to both rails. 

Both PCIe cables come with a 12pin connector on one side but only one cable connected to it. So to connect the 1080 to one rail, you have to order a different cable

 

As for the Rails: +12V3 and 4 goes to the PCIe connectors, 2 should be CPU and 1 for ATX and Peripherials.

[Archiletikus]

Thanks for advice dudes, but I went with LC power for now since it was emergency, but will surely get something stronger in 2019 like that beforementioned xilence or the better seasonic ones 

 

[Archiletikus]

It is also pretty hard finding  the right one for the right price here in Serbia. Some models are extinct  

[PcLovers]

8 hours ago, Stefan Payne said:

Ähm, you can't do that because of the cables that come with the PSU, you have to connect the 1080 to both rails. 

Both PCIe cables come with a 12pin connector on one side but only one cable connected to it. So to connect the 1080 to one rail, you have to order a different cable

 

As for the Rails: +12V3 and 4 goes to the PCIe connectors, 2 should be CPU and 1 for ATX and Peripherials.

Oh i tought 1080ti used 1x8-pin not 2x8-pin.. If it use 2 rails thats 2x the juice  Then it will be ok..

[Stefan Payne]

6 hours ago, PcLovers said:

Oh i tought 1080ti used 1x8-pin not 2x8-pin.. If it use 2 rails thats 2x the juice  Then it will be ok..

No, that would have been the 1070-

 

The 1080ti has IIRC 6+8pin, some 2x8.

[zombienerd]

Just noticed the Seasonic Focus Plus Gold's got dropped from tier 1 to tier 2, what changed?

 

I purchased my Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 750 back in December, based upon the fact it was on your list as Tier 1, and had a 10 year warranty

[awesomegamer919]

1 hour ago, zombienerd said:

Just noticed the Seasonic Focus Plus Gold's got dropped from tier 1 to tier 2, what changed?

 

I purchased my Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 750 back in December, based upon the fact it was on your list as Tier 1, and had a 10 year warranty

It has issues with certain GPUs, it also has mediocre transient response performance