i heard corsair PSU are bad, but how about the RMx ones?

[1832vin]

hi, i'm currently trying a find a PSU for my 5820k with 2*GTX980 setup, and i don't know which PSU should i buy, since i don't have alot of money left (i can save for a bit longer)

 

and i was going to settle for the EVGA 1000W G PSU, because there are some main capacitors from chemi-con  but then i found out that crosair has this RMx PSU, but i can't find a super in-depth review, so i'm asking here, are they really 100% japanese capacitors and is it stable, cuz i'm gonna need it to be able to sustain overclocks 2-3 weeks straight during renderings

 

thanks

[SirBobson]

Here is a review of it - maybe have a read of that.

[Samfisher]

hi, i'm currently trying a find a PSU for my 5820k with 2*GTX980 setup, and i don't know which PSU should i buy, since i don't have alot of money left (i can save for a bit longer)

 

and i was going to settle for the EVGA 1000W G PSU, because there are some main capacitors from chemi-con  but then i found out that crosair has this RMx PSU, but i can't find a super in-depth review, so i'm asking here, are they really 100% japanese capacitors and is it stable, cuz i'm gonna need it to be able to sustain overclocks 2-3 weeks straight during renderings

 

thanks

Corsair PSU's are great.  They are just not recommended much cos they also cost more than their competitors.

 

http://www.anandtech.com/show/9625/the-corsair-rmx-and-rmi-1000w-power-supply-review

 

How is this review not in-depth.  Nothing Anand does is not in-depth.

[hoyamons]

Go for it, if you want to end up like me, exploded after 2 weeks of use.

[STRMfrmXMN]

hi, i'm currently trying a find a PSU for my 5820k with 2*GTX980 setup, and i don't know which PSU should i buy, since i don't have alot of money left (i can save for a bit longer)

 

and i was going to settle for the EVGA 1000W G PSU, because there are some main capacitors from chemi-con  but then i found out that crosair has this RMx PSU, but i can't find a super in-depth review, so i'm asking here, are they really 100% japanese capacitors and is it stable, cuz i'm gonna need it to be able to sustain overclocks 2-3 weeks straight during renderings

 

thanks

RMx is fantastic. Check out the PSU whitelist in my sig for the good ones.

[Guest Generallee]

Go for it, if you want to end up like me, exploded after 2 weeks of use.

 

Mine has been working for 2 years

 

Your luck is shit m8

[Samfisher]

Go for it, if you want to end up like me, exploded after 2 weeks of use.

 

Let the confirmation bias...begin!

 

 

 

Mine has been working for 2 years

 

Your luck is shit m8

 

 

RMx hasn't even been out barely 2 months.

[Memories4K]

Corsair PSUs are really good.
Just not Corsair's CX line of PSUs.
Corsair's RMx line is pretty great, JonnyGuru gave a 1000w 10/10.

 

EVGA is what i would recommend, awesome customer support, the best warranty in the biz, and high-quality PSUs at a great value.

 

 

Let the confirmation bias...begin!
RMx hasn't even been out barely 2 months.

Probably has an RM, not RMx

[STRMfrmXMN]

Mine has been working for 2 years

 

Your luck is shit m8

This man is from the future.

[daniellearmouth]

Well, JonnyGuru gave it a 10/10, sooo......make of that what you will.

[1832vin]

Corsair PSU's are great.  They are just not recommended much cos they also cost more than their competitors.

you think 850W would suffice for OC 5820k and OC 2*GTX980?

 

or do i need 1000W, if yes, then corsair is out of price range

[daniellearmouth]

you think 850W would suffice for OC 5820k and OC 2*GTX980?

 

or do i need 1000W, if yes, then corsair is out of price range

 

I would assume so.

 

In fact, in Linus' SLI scaling video, four 980s didn't even hit 850W, let alone the 1500W of the PSU he was using to test it.

 

You could always run it through Cooler Master's power test thingy to see if it will. Search 'Cooler Master PSU Test', and it'll likely be the first entry.

[Samfisher]

you think 850W would suffice for OC 5820k and OC 2*GTX980?

 

or do i need 1000W, if yes, then corsair is out of price range

It should be fine really.  Could probably even add another with room to spare

[Guest Generallee]

This man is from the future.

 

My CX*

[Corsair Joseph]

Here is a review of it - maybe have a read of that.

 

^ This. That review says it all. They pretty much covered everything. 

 

Corsair PSU's are great.  They are just not recommended much cos they also cost more than their competitors.

 

http://www.anandtech.com/show/9625/the-corsair-rmx-and-rmi-1000w-power-supply-review

 

How is this review not in-depth.  Nothing Anand does is not in-depth.

 

Perhaps the CX and CS is a little on the high side compared to its counterparts, but that can always change depending on a reseller promotion.. The RMi, RMx, HXi on the other hand is a different story, they're prices are extremely competitive. Matter of fact, in some regions they have better prices. So yeah, prices can really vary depending on your location and the reseller you're buying it from. 

 

Just an example. 

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139143

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438054&cm_re=EVGA_650_g2-_-17-438-054-_-Product 

 

 

Go for it, if you want to end up like me, exploded after 2 weeks of use.

 

nah, I doubt it he'll run into that issue. 

[Samfisher]

^ This. That review says it all. They pretty much covered everything. 

 

 

Perhaps the CX and CS is a little on the high side compared to its counterparts, but that can always change depending on a reseller promotion.. The RMi, RMx, HXi on the other hand is a different story, they're prices are extremely competitive. Matter of fact, in some regions they have better prices. So yeah, prices can really vary depending on your location and the reseller you're buying it from. 

 

Just an example. 

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139143

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438054&cm_re=EVGA_650_g2-_-17-438-054-_-Product 

 

 

 

nah, I doubt it he'll run into that issue. 

Oh I totally understand.  I'm a huge Corsair PSU fan myself!