650W power supplies

[daanneek]

I'm trying to get a good deal on a power supply this black friday (week) and I just saw the Cooler Master MWE 650W go on sale for 71 euros. This is quite a good price but I read in some reviews that Corsair and seasonic units like the rm650x are better quality. Am I ever going to notice these differences? (Differences noted where sound and ripple) 

 

For reference, Im going to stick it in my current build (i5 6600 and 960 4gb) which i'm going to upgrade eventually when parts become available to at least a 5600x and a 3070. I'm looking to upgrade now because my current power supply has a weird issue with its fan, and its not even 80-plus certified.

[LpoolTech]

This is probably the best thread to read and analyse when choosing PSU 

 

[daanneek]

10 minutes ago, LpoolTech said:

This is probably the best thread to read and analyse when choosing PSU 

EVGA SuperNOVA 650 GT, 80 Plus Gold 650W isn't listed on there, is that because it is very new? It seems to get really decent reviews in the USA but I can't find european reviews yet. 

 

[LpoolTech]

6 minutes ago, daanneek said:

 

The PSU is in the spreadsheet for now they don't have enough information to add it to the post. Its EVGA(reputable brand)  80+gold 7 years warranty) If the price is right I would go for it. if there are any other deals you find just check them on the post or spreadsheet  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eL0893Ramlwk6E3s3uSvH1_juom7SMG5SCNzP2Uov8w/edit#gid=1529225916

[GoldenLag]

51 minutes ago, daanneek said:

Am I ever going to notice these differences?

not really, the MWE gold is a decent unit.

 

2 minutes ago, LpoolTech said:

Its EVGA(reputable brand)

there is no such thing as a reputable brand. or at least not in any capacity that you can trust the sticker. 

 

54 minutes ago, daanneek said:

I'm looking to upgrade now because my current power supply has a weird issue with its fan, and its not even 80-plus certified.

id just grab the MWE gold, or if you are gonna spend a little extra. 

https://pangoly.com/en/review/bitfenix-whisper-m-650w

 

Whisper M would be a better pick. 

 

also worth looking at:

https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/1112043/bitfenix-formula-gold-650w.html (same as the Whisper M, but not modular)

https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/1331692/enermax-revolution-d-punt-f-650-watt.html (as good as the Whisper M)