STRMfrmXMN's PSU Whitelist (No longer updated)

[STRMfrmXMN]

1 minute ago, KOMTechAndGaming said:

See edit,  but since they have 5+yr warranty it will outlive the initial build probably. 

4 HDDs will use less than 60W total. 7 fans will use nothing.

 

If you can find an 850W for like $5 more than a 750W then sure, buy it, but if it's significantly more then I'd skip spending more. I found this Rosewill Capstone that should fit the bill http://pcpartpicker.com/product/hRJkcf/rosewill-power-supply-capstoneg850

[MorganO]

15 hours ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

4 HDDs will use less than 60W total. 7 fans will use nothing.

 

If you can find an 850W for like $5 more than a 750W then sure, buy it, but if it's significantly more then I'd skip spending more. I found this Rosewill Capstone that should fit the bill http://pcpartpicker.com/product/hRJkcf/rosewill-power-supply-capstoneg850

hmmm no, its not (fully)modular, is there anypoint in 80+platinium vs gold? e.g hx850i(platinium) and the rm850i(gold) is there anypoint

Edited October 17, 2016 by KOMTechAndGaming
i mean to put fully

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4 minutes ago, KOMTechAndGaming said:

hmmm no, its not modular, is there anypoint in 80+platinium vs gold? e.g hx850i(platinium) and the rm850i(gold) is there anypoint

It depends on how much power costs for you and how much you will be using the computer   Check out the link in my signature

[MorganO]

Just now, Ryan_Vickers said:

It depends on how much power costs for you and how much you will be using the computer   Check out the link in my signature

uhhh, i dont pay the bill my dad does, probably 'on' all the time, but at least 12 hours in sleep,and lets assume the rest of my time is spent playing games 

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Just now, KOMTechAndGaming said:

uhhh, i dont pay the bill my dad does, probably 'on' all the time, but at least 12 hours in sleep,and lets assume the rest of my time is spent playing games 

Well if you're not paying it's probably not worth it, especially if the price difference between the two models is significant.  But that's just my opinion.

[STRMfrmXMN]

8 minutes ago, KOMTechAndGaming said:

hmmm no, its not modular, is there anypoint in 80+platinium vs gold? e.g hx850i(platinium) and the rm850i(gold) is there anypoint

Not really unless power is expensive where you live or you put the system under intense load for long periods of the day.

[MorganO]

Just now, Ryan_Vickers said:

Well if you're not paying it's probably not worth it, especially if the price difference between the two models is significant.  But that's just my opinion.

it is cheaper than the RM1000I i want to put in and the HX850i and has corsair link

[MorganO]

Just now, STRMfrmXMN said:

Not really unless power is expensive where you live or you put the system under intense load for long periods of the day.

interesting, idk the cost of power tbh my dad pays for that, although i do run from a laptop currently so i guess power usage will increase significantly

[Eden_Frawley]

@STRMfrmXMN

is the Corsair CX430 good? I am doing a cheap build and I can get it for $51AUS

Edited October 17, 2016 by Ryan_Vickers
fixed massive quote

[comicsansms]

3 hours ago, Eden_Frawley said:

is the Corsair CX430 good? I am doing a cheap build and I can get it for $51AUS

It isn't amazing, what are you going to power with it? Is the PSU new or used?

[Herman Mcpootis]

15 hours ago, KOMTechAndGaming said:

hmmm no, its not modular

bruh, it already says semi modular in the specifications. 

 

[MorganO]

1 minute ago, herman mcpootis said:

bruh, it already says semi modular in the specifications. 

 

i mean to say fully modular my bad

[STRMfrmXMN]

7 hours ago, Eden_Frawley said:

is the Corsair CX430 good? I am doing a cheap build and I can get it for $51AUS

Please snip your quote, thanks!

 

It's alright but it's not for everybody. What are the specs of the system you're powering?

[Aereldor]

@Eden_Frawley- you must be new here. Don't quote an enormous list or a long post. Instead, delete the contents and replace them with -snip-, or the sentence/paragraph you'd like to highlight. 

If you want @STRMfrmXMN's attention, you can reply on this thread without a quote. He follows it and will see your post. If you want him to know you're trying to address him directly, tag him with '@' like I just did.

[A Silver]

Aerocool MOD TX 750W  This isn't on the white list but it is the only one in my price range. Can anyone tell me if it is any good?

[comicsansms]

10 minutes ago, A Silver said:

Aerocool MOD TX 750W  This isn't on the white list but it is the only one in my price range. Can anyone tell me if it is any good?

You are not going to get much more of an answer than what @Energycore has already said.

9 hours ago, Energycore said:

I would steer clear of that one. Usually Aerocool picks a great OEM for their PSUs (Andyson) but that model is by HEC which is known to make some real bad ones.

 

I would get this instead. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00LW20YOW/

 

 

It is a a HEC TB, not good. Tier 6 with the other HEC TB (Fractal Design Integra R2)

[quan289]

48 minutes ago, Comic_Sans_MS said:

It is a a HEC TB, not good. Tier 6 with the other HEC TB (Fractal Design Integra R2)

The Fractal Design Integra M that was mentioned is a different ATNG platform that is based on the LLC resonant topology with dual magnetic amplifier for the 5V and 3.3V rail (independent regulation).

[A Silver]

3 hours ago, Comic_Sans_MS said:

You are not going to get much more of an answer than what @Energycore has already said.

 

 

It is a a HEC TB, not good. Tier 6 with the other HEC TB (Fractal Design Integra R2)

That is more than my budget. How is this one? Rosewill Glacier-600M

[quan289]

44 minutes ago, A Silver said:

That is more than my budget. How is this one? Rosewill Glacier-600M

A group-regulated unit from Andyson. I'd rather keep your previous CWT PUQ-B based CX750 that has DC-DC.

 

Quite honestly, I rarely ever been in a situation where I'm unable to do cable management even with a non-modular PSU. Sure, larger PSUs that has more cables and a poorly design case can make it somewhat more difficult, but if you put a few minutes of your time into it, it shouldn't be so bad that you feel the need to purchase a new PSU.

 

But if you assist on getting new PSU, how about this one instead? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020102-UK-CX550M-Semi-Modular-Bronze/dp/B01C3FFLZ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1478794161&sr=1-1&keywords=cx550m

[A Silver]

Just now, quan289 said:

A group-regulated unit from Andyson. I'd rather keep your previous CWT PUQ-B based CX750 that has DC-DC.

 

Quite honestly, I rarely ever been in a situation where I'm unable to do cable management. Sure, larger PSUs that has more cables and a poorly design case can make it somewhat more difficult, but if you put a few minutes of your time into it, it shouldn't be so bad that you feel the need to purchase a new PSU.

 

But if you assist on getting new PSU, how about this one instead? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020102-UK-CX550M-Semi-Modular-Bronze/dp/B01C3FFLZ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1478794161&sr=1-1&keywords=cx550m

That looks good. if i need 400watts will 550 be enough with room to spare?

[comicsansms]

8 hours ago, quan289 said:

The Fractal Design Integra M that was mentioned is a different ATNG platform that is based on the LLC resonant topology with dual magnetic amplifier for the 5V and 3.3V rail (independent regulation).

No, I mean the Integra R2 and not the Integra M.

 

TBF, I often get confused by the Capstone and Capstone G, brands need to give similar quality PSUs the similar names and different quality PSUs a different name. 

[Guest]

Delta PSUs can often be found in HP and Dell PCs.

and on some ASUS too like mine..

[comicsansms]

2 hours ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Delta PSUs can often be found in HP and Dell PCs.

and on some ASUS too like mine..

Delta is used by lots of PC OEMs, I can name a lot of PC OEMs that use Delta, but the main ones are HP/Compaq and Dell.

[redarmysoldier]

@STRMfrmXMN 

I've heard some bad things about this unit: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold

Is it any good? It will be powering an i7 6700K (or Kaby Lake?) and a 1060. TY

[TheRandomness]

1 minute ago, redarmysoldier said:

@STRMfrmXMN 

I've heard some bad things about this unit: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold

Is it any good? It will be powering an i7 6700K (or Kaby Lake?) and a 1060. TY

It's not exactly good. The NEX line is rebranded G1, which were mediocre at best. A G2/GQ/GS/G3 would be much better.