Which is better/ what's the difference

[SquiddyButler]

What's the difference between the evga 850w g3 and the evga 850w. And which ones better?

 

[SquiddyButler]

The g3 and ga, forgot to put the ga part

[MrBrightSyde]

Different manufacturers with different platforms. Supernova G3 is made by Super Flower, it's basically a modified Leadex II. GA is made by Andyson.

From what I've gathered, the G3 has better build quality than the GA, but it has loose OPP and OCP protection. If you aren't overloading the PSU, it's nothing to worry about for most consumers. No professional reviews on the GA currently, so there isn't much to go on.

[SquiddyButler]

26 minutes ago, MrBrightSyde said:

Different manufacturers with different platforms. Supernova G3 is made by Super Flower, it's basically a modified Leadex II. GA is made by Andyson.

From what I've gathered, the G3 has better build quality than the GA, but it has loose OPP and OCP protection. If you aren't overloading the PSU, it's nothing to worry about for most consumers. No professional reviews on the GA currently, so there isn't much to go on.

So if I got the GA would it be fine? Because if anything fries I can't replace it 

[MrBrightSyde]

23 minutes ago, SquiddyButler said:

So if I got the GA would it be fine? Because if anything fries I can't replace it 

It *should* be fine but without a professional review, we don't know it's actual faults.

Take the Gigabyte P-GM as an example. Didn't have a professional review for a long time, people bought it since it was a cheapish fully modular 80 Plus Gold PSU. Had a high DOA and high return rate. Turns out the caps exploded after loading it to a certain point (don't remember how much it took).

 

In my opinion, I wouldn't buy it since it doesn't have any reviews, but that's just me.

 

I can help pick a PSU if you need help. What's the price you are paying for it anyway?

[SquiddyButler]

20 minutes ago, MrBrightSyde said:

It *should* be fine but without a professional review, we don't know it's actual faults.

Take the Gigabyte P-GM as an example. Didn't have a professional review for a long time, people bought it since it was a cheapish fully modular 80 Plus Gold PSU. Had a high DOA and high return rate. Turns out the caps exploded after loading it to a certain point (don't remember how much it took).

 

In my opinion, I wouldn't buy it since it doesn't have any reviews, but that's just me.

 

I can help pick a PSU if you need help. What's the price you are paying for it anyway?

Thank you so much for the help, I paid 140 for a 750w g3. But I don't want to spend a ton because I'm limited on money because I still haven't gotten the gpu yet.

[MrBrightSyde]

14 minutes ago, SquiddyButler said:

Thank you so much for the help, I paid 140 for a 750w g3. But I don't want to spend a ton because I'm limited on money because I still haven't gotten the gpu yet.

That's....overpriced AF

 

here's a few alternatives since it seems you are going to pay a lot for a lower quality GA:

 

Here's a good deal:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CQNgXL/enermax-revolution-df-850-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-erf850ewt

 

For a similar price but way higher quality than the GA:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/seasonic-focus-gx-850-850w-80-gold-psu-full-modular-fan-control-in-fanless-silent-cooling-mode-10-yr-warranty-black/6414265.p?skuId=6414265

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/P7pmP6/thermaltake-toughpower-gf1-pe-850-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-ps-tpd-0850fnfagu-1

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/VgQG3C/corsair-rmx-2018-850w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020180-na

[SquiddyButler]

2 minutes ago, MrBrightSyde said:

That's....overpriced AF

 

here's a few alternatives since it seems you are going to pay a lot for a lower quality GA:

 

Here's a good deal:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CQNgXL/enermax-revolution-df-850-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-erf850ewt

 

For a similar price but way higher quality than the GA:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/seasonic-focus-gx-850-850w-80-gold-psu-full-modular-fan-control-in-fanless-silent-cooling-mode-10-yr-warranty-black/6414265.p?skuId=6414265

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/P7pmP6/thermaltake-toughpower-gf1-pe-850-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-ps-tpd-0850fnfagu-1

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/VgQG3C/corsair-rmx-2018-850w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020180-na

Are these all similar? So it doesn't matter which one I get

[MrBrightSyde]

7 minutes ago, SquiddyButler said:

Are these all similar? So it doesn't matter which one I get

The Corsair RMx and Thermaltake GF1 are slightly better in build quality, and have a more silent fan curve than the Seasonic Focus GX but any of them are a good pick.

 

The Enermax only has a 5 year warranty compared to the 10 years the others have, but it's also a great PSU, and honestly I'm surprised how low the price is compared to the price hike with tariffs on the other PSUs.

 

Customer service wise, Corsair wins, with Seasonic being second.

[SquiddyButler]

8 minutes ago, MrBrightSyde said:

The Corsair RMx and Thermaltake GF1 are slightly better in build quality, and have a more silent fan curve than the Seasonic Focus GX but any of them are a good pick.

 

The Enermax only has a 5 year warranty compared to the 10 years the others have, but it's also a great PSU, and honestly I'm surprised how low the price is compared to the price hike with tariffs on the other PSUs.

 

Customer service wise, Corsair wins, with Seasonic being second.

I think I'll go with the ThermalTake one because it's the same price as the one I already have, thanks so much for your help btw