Absolute best PSU for $130 +/-...

[ch3w2oy]

So looks like my brand new RM1000x is dead.. 

 

 

I'm going to try a few more tests once I get home but I'm pretty sure I need to replace it already.. 

 

I'm looking to spend $130 give or take $20, don't really care. I want SILENCE, this whole water cooled system is being built because I hated listening to my fans ramp up on my previous system, among other things.. 

 

I originally went with this unit because I never want to hear it and Corsair has a good rep in this regard. I realize 1000w is overkill. I like overkill.  Also because I'd prefer the fan not spin. I also might try multiple gpus at some point. I DO NOT want the minimum my system can handle, please! 

 

If I have to I'll just exchange this unit but I rather just buy one online and return this one when I get the chance.. 

 

Some that I'm considering.. 

HX750i/HX850i

Prime Ultra Gold 750

Straight Power 11 750?

RM750-1000x

EVGA P2/G3/G2

 

It seems easier to give advice than to pick one out for myself. I basically need advice on quiet ones. I remember @LukeSavenije telling me that the PSU tier list goes by quality and not by fan quality/loudness/quietness/whatever you call it.. 

 

Specs.. 

2700x (zen 2 one released)

X470 Crosshair VII 

Radeon VII

Custom water loop with 2 pumps

Trident z rgb 3600 c16

 

Thanks guys! 

[Constantin]

Prime Ultra Gold 750.

Seasonic are the best PSU in my opinion! 

[MeatFeastMan]

Well, I use an ax860i, and that thing is whisper quiet. I don't think I've even heard it yet and I'm running an fx 9590. So from personal experience, I can recommend the AXi series for quietness. I don't believe the fans ramp up until it gets to a certain threshold and it's quite high by the looks of things.

 

I don't think they sell it anymore, but they do still sell the ax1200i. That should handle those parts with ease and probably not even turn on the fans. I mean, you said you wanted overkill so here it is: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vkYXsY/corsair-power-supply-ax1200i

 

 

 

[LukeSavenije]

13 minutes ago, ch3w2oy said:

PSU tier list goes by quality and not by fan quality/loudness/quietness/whatever you call it.. 

quality a little, sleeve bearing can't come high because of it not lasting that long. or just in extreme cases like what happened with the chieftec sfx where it would ramp up and down every second

 

with this heavy of a system i would personally not go fanless, as that will cause more electronic noise.

 

I'm thinking something like a dark power pro is something?

[LukeSavenije]

3 minutes ago, Constantin said:

Seasonic are the best PSU in my opinion! 

inb4 stefan rants the crap out of you

 

you've been warned

[Constantin]

1 hour ago, LukeSavenije said:

inb4 stefan rants the crap out of you

 

you've been warned

????

[GoldenLag]

If you want silence. A bequiet unit like Dark Power, Straight power 11 or Pure Power 11 is the way to.

 

They mount really nice fans to their PSUs, and if the fans spin up, they are more silent than the pump in your system

[GoldenLag]

Just now, Constantin said:

????

Seasonic is like Asus. They have really nice top tier hardware, but they really start to dissapoint the lower down the skew you go.

 

Avoid the entire focus line due tl some unfortunate overpowerprotection issues. 

 

They are also like Asus in that everyone defends them for no good reason.

[LukeSavenije]

1 minute ago, Constantin said:

????

you want the short or the long explanation?

[Constantin]

1 hour ago, LukeSavenije said:

you want the short or the long explanation?

Whatever 

[LukeSavenije]

Just now, GoldenLag said:

Seasonic is like Asus.

they actually made a psu for asus

 

just a funny sidething

[NunoLava1998]

Seasonic Prime Ultra Titanium

Literally a Corsair AXi

[ch3w2oy]

13 minutes ago, Constantin said:

Prime Ultra Gold 750.

Seasonic are the best PSU in my opinion! 

Is it quiet? I keep coming back to this unit myself.

 

11 minutes ago, LukeSavenije said:

quality a little, sleeve bearing can't come high because of it not lasting that long. or just in extreme cases like what happened with the chieftec sfx where it would ramp up and down every second

 

with this heavy of a system i would personally not go fanless, as that will cause more electronic noise.

 

I'm thinking something like a dark power pro is something?

I would like a be quiet one but every time I look at their pictures it shows the foreign outlet.. If I buy it in the US will it be okay? Sorry that sounds really noobish lol. 

 

9 minutes ago, LukeSavenije said:

inb4 stefan rants the crap out of you

 

you've been warned

Lol it wouldn't be the first time. I tend to agree with him, but in this case I don't want to ever hear the fan and I plan to upgrade. The one I'm testing with, 750w hive (garbage I know), the fan runs no matter what.. 

 

6 minutes ago, GoldenLag said:

Seasonic is like Asus. They have really nice top tier hardware, but they really start to dissapoint the lower down the skew you go.

 

Avoid the entire focus line due tl some unfortunate overpowerprotection issues. 

 

They are also like Asus in that everyone defends them for no good reason.

Thanks! If I go be quiet will the power cord work in the US? All the pictures I've seen are with European prongs (I think).. I've been meaning to ask about this as I want a be quiet, but the super nice ones are expensive lol. 

 

6 minutes ago, Constantin said:

Whatever 

Stefan just believes you should get the best quality, lowest voltage/wattage unit your system needs.. At least that's where we've butted heads in the past.. 

[ch3w2oy]

10 minutes ago, MeatFeastMan said:

Well, I use an ax860i, and that thing is whisper quiet. I don't think I've even heard it yet and I'm running an fx 9590. So from personal experience, I can recommend the AXi series for quietness. I don't believe the fans ramp up until it gets to a certain threshold and it's quite high by the looks of things.

 

I don't think they sell it anymore, but they do still sell the ax1200i. That should handle those parts with ease and probably not even turn on the fans. I mean, you said you wanted overkill so here it is: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vkYXsY/corsair-power-supply-ax1200i

 

 

 

Thanks for the recommendation. Not spending that much tho lol. I might grab an HXi unit, though! I really like the Corsair ones.. 

[LukeSavenije]

Just now, Constantin said:

Whatever 

the primes are good, no argue about that needed

 

but focus has issues

 

m12ii and s12ii are too old

 

s12iii isn't much better so far, but real reviews aren't out yet

[LukeSavenije]

2 minutes ago, NunoLava1998 said:

Seasonic Prime Ultra Titanium

Literally a Corsair AXi

axi is flextronics...

[GoldenLag]

Just now, ch3w2oy said:

All the pictures I ate with European prongs (I think).. I've been meaning to ask about this as I want a be quiet, but the super nice ones are expensive lol. 

Any PSU you buy from Bequiet in the US will work in the US.

 

They have seperate model numbers for the rest of the world and the US. 

[NunoLava1998]

Just now, LukeSavenije said:

axi is flextronics...

I meant that it's close enough in performance to the AXi, idot

[LukeSavenije]

2 minutes ago, ch3w2oy said:

I would like a be quiet one but every time I look at their pictures it shows the foreign outlet.. If I buy it in the US will it be okay? Sorry that sounds really noobish lol.

afaik yes, but i live in Europe...

[LukeSavenije]

Just now, NunoLava1998 said:

I meant that it's close enough in performance to the AXi, idot

not readable from your comment, you said it literally is. and flextronics are server PSUs...

[NunoLava1998]

2 minutes ago, GoldenLag said:

Any PSU you buy from Bequiet in the US will work in the US.

 

They have seperate model numbers for the rest of the world and the US. 

level 50 socket

[Spotty]

41 minutes ago, ch3w2oy said:

Some that I'm considering.. 

HX750i/HX850i

Prime Ultra Gold 750

Straight Power 11 750?

RM750-1000x

EVGA P2/G3/G2

Not bad choices, with the exception of the EVGA G units which are known for being noisy. They do have a zero RPM mode so most people who bought a EVGA G3 750W to power a 200W system will be like "OMG! It's the quietest PSU I've ever had how can you say it's loud!?" but reviews have it pegged at over 40dBa under load when the fan does kick in or when it's not in "eco" (zero RPM) mode.

https://www.cybenetics.com/code/pdf.php?id=HH4

 

Not sure what the fan noise is like on the EVGA P2 units though, if you're considering those I would recommend delving in to some proper reviews that test noise.
 

24 minutes ago, MeatFeastMan said:

Well, I use an ax860i, and that thing is whisper quiet. I don't think I've even heard it yet and I'm running an fx 9590. So from personal experience, I can recommend the AXi series for quietness. I don't believe the fans ramp up until it gets to a certain threshold and it's quite high by the looks of things.

 

I don't think they sell it anymore, but they do still sell the ax1200i. That should handle those parts with ease and probably not even turn on the fans. I mean, you said you wanted overkill so here it is: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vkYXsY/corsair-power-supply-ax1200i

He also said around $130... Not the $250 that an AX1200i would cost.
They're also soon to release new AX850/AX1000 models (Seasonic OEM).

EDIT: Correction. It appears that they AX850 and AX1000 are already available.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139158&Description=Corsair AX850&cm_re=Corsair_AX850-_-17-139-158-_-Product
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139160&Description=Corsair AX1000&cm_re=Corsair_AX1000-_-17-139-160-_-Product

 

15 minutes ago, ch3w2oy said:

I would like a be quiet one but every time I look at their pictures it shows the foreign outlet.. If I buy it in the US will it be okay? Sorry that sounds really noobish lol. 

Looks like BeQuiet is available on Newegg. Looking at Newegg now and they're saying they are stocked and shipped by Newegg, but does state international seller, so I'm really not sure.

Out of curiosity, what resolution did you have for your RM1000x? If you end up needing to go through the manufacturer for RMA then you'll end up receiving a replacement unit. Just something to keep in mind before you spend $130+ on a new PSU only to end up stuck with a RM1000x you're not using.

Edited April 12, 2019 by Spotty

[LukeSavenije]

1 minute ago, Spotty said:

AX850/AX1000 models (Seasonic OEM).

prime i hope?

[Constantin]

The fan doesn't start spinning till it is under load, even then i think the rest of your fans must be louder....

[Spotty]

1 minute ago, LukeSavenije said:

prime i hope?

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-ax850-psu,5986.html

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-ax1000-80-plus-titanium,5966.html

 

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This unit is based on the Seasonic Prime Titanium platform

So, yes. AFAIK Seasonic doesn't have any other high end platforms in the works at the moment anyway.