Thoughts on new Thermaltake ToughPower RGB PSU

[HungryHamster]

Hey everyone,

 

I was wondering what your thoughts are on this new RGB (I know ) PSU by Thermaltake: http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002917

 

I like that it has software that monitors the PSU performance and gives warnings when something is malfunctioning. It also uses 100% high quality Japanese capacitors like many other popular PSU brands.

 

Apparently the 1250w titanium version of this PSU was rated 9.5/10 by JonnyGuru.

 

What are your thoughts? Should I go with something that has been on the market a little bit longer like an EVGA SuperNova 850w G2 or a Corsair RM850x? Price isn't a big consideration, but black/white cables would be preferred.

 

Here is my parts list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/JscwgL

 

Thanks!

[asapansh]

6 minutes ago, HungryHamster said:

Hey everyone,

 

I was wondering what your thoughts are on this new RGB (I know ) PSU by Thermaltake: http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002917

 

I like that it has software that monitors the PSU performance and gives warnings when something is malfunctioning. It also uses 100% high quality Japanese capacitors like many other popular PSU brands.

 

Apparently the 1250w titanium version of this PSU was rated 9.5/10 by JonnyGuru.

 

What are your thoughts? Should I go with something that has been on the market a little bit longer like an EVGA SuperNova 850w G2 or a Corsair RM850x? Price isn't a big consideration, but black/white cables would be preferred.

 

Here is my parts list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/JscwgL

 

Thanks!

 

people use pc shrouds so why rgb leds

[PRTI]

Well...its RGB...

[asapansh]

2 minutes ago, keNNySOC said:

Well...its RGB...

lol

[aisle9]

The Toughpower DPS units Thermaltake makes are good. That said, there is no way on God's green earth that you need an 850W PSU. You'll be buying a vastly-overpriced unit that's not as good as stuff from Corsair, Seasonic, EVGA and Super Flower, but it's RGB. Depends what matters more to you, and there's not really a right or wrong answer to that.

[HungryHamster]

6 minutes ago, aisle9 said:

The Toughpower DPS units Thermaltake makes are good. That said, there is no way on God's green earth that you need an 850W PSU. You'll be buying a vastly-overpriced unit that's not as good as stuff from Corsair, Seasonic, EVGA and Super Flower, but it's RGB. Depends what matters more to you, and there's not really a right or wrong answer to that.

Thanks for your advice. I might go with a 750w instead then. Do you mind me asking why they are "not as good as stuff from Corsair, Seasonic, EVGA, etc." Is it mostly just a brand reputation thing? Or are there legitimate differences between the parts used and performance between these brands?

[aisle9]

33 minutes ago, HungryHamster said:

Thanks for your advice. I might go with a 750w instead then. Do you mind me asking why they are "not as good as stuff from Corsair, Seasonic, EVGA, etc." Is it mostly just a brand reputation thing? Or are there legitimate differences between the parts used and performance between these brands?

It's all about the quality of the parts used.

[STRMfrmXMN]

4 hours ago, HungryHamster said:

Thanks for your advice. I might go with a 750w instead then. Do you mind me asking why they are "not as good as stuff from Corsair, Seasonic, EVGA, etc." Is it mostly just a brand reputation thing? Or are there legitimate differences between the parts used and performance between these brands?

Corsair, Seasonic, and especially EVGA are generally better choices for value-orientation in North America and most first-world countries. Thermaltake is often the only option in places like Italy, from what I've gathered.

 

Regardless, the EVGA GS/GQ/G2/B2 are super good for the money and that's why a lot of us blanket recommend them.