PSU choice for a new X99 build
Thanks guys.
The EVGA is indeed very appealing, but I've ordered the Corsair HX in the end. It's not that I did not take your points into consideration, but here is the rationale behind.
First, price wise, I had the Corsair for 229€ thanks to a discount I had at my favorite online shop.EVGA PSUs are not sold by them, and the P2 was hard to find in online shops from my area (Europe/Luxembourg); prices for it ranged from 229€ to 249€, so rather aligned
Second, the Corsair is more quiet under load.
Third, the Corsair is shorter(180mm vs 200mm for EVGA/Super Flower), which would give me more options when installed in my "primary choice" future case, the Fractal Design Define R5.
Fourth, the Super Flower version did not appeal to me as I didn't like the LED lighting and that putting the vent downward would break its look
Current lead time to get the Corsair is about 2 weeks, plus I have 2 weeks of right of return, so I decide for another case than the R5 within a month (Enthoo Luxe for ex), it might be that I'll not keep the HX and get the EVGA instead.
Thanks again for bringing the EVGA to my attention as a better alternative to the Super Flower.
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