PSU Tier List [OLD]

[Mr.Meerkat]

26 minutes ago, Energycore said:

To paraphrase, we don't know that the new VS is actually new.

So it could be the same thing...but new label  

[Energycore]

6 minutes ago, Mr.Meerkat said:

So it could be the same thing...but new label  

Pretty much  

[quan289]

1 hour ago, Energycore said:

To paraphrase, we don't know that the new VS is actually new.

Just going by the images, you wouldn't know there was any changes or not. At first, I thought it may be a modified CWT GPM platform (VS is based off of this) so it would be supported at 100-240V instead of 200-240V, which in turned will have more robust components in the primary to handle the higher currents and maintain that 40C rating. 

 

But looking at the load distribution chart and seeing that the VS500 has a higher minor rail rating than the VS550, that probably isn't the case. Actually, Meerkat may actually be right in saying mentioning the HEC build EVGA W1, as the VS500 and 500W1 has the same load distribution.

[Energycore]

2 hours ago, quan289 said:

Just going by the images, you wouldn't know there was any changes or not. At first, I thought it may be a modified CWT GPM platform (VS is based off of this) so it would be supported at 100-240V instead of 200-240V, which in turned will have more robust components in the primary to handle the higher currents and maintain that 40C rating. 

 

But looking at the load distribution chart and seeing that the VS500 has a higher minor rail rating than the VS550, that probably isn't the case. Actually, Meerkat may actually be right in saying mentioning the HEC build EVGA W1, as the VS500 and 500W1 has the same load distribution.

You raise interesting points.

 

In that case, it's probably marginally better than the old ones. Corsair still puts a 3-year warranty in there though, so maybe they have better caps.

Edit: EVGA also has a 3-year warranty on it. Signs point to it being the same platform and differences will be small.

 

Does that not so great innard shot ring a bell?

[Energycore]

This is a shot of the EVGA 500W

 

They don't look the same. Same load distributions a coincidence?

[Energycore]

Any info on Segotep?

 

They seem to make some pretty high end units at least on the efficiency side (they manufacture for themselves), but are they a Seasonic or a Raidmax

[Energycore]

https://plugloadsolutions.com/80PlusPowerSuppliesDetail.aspx?id=103&type=2

 

Looking at their market prices, their 80+ Gold 500W unit is 25% cheaper than a S12II 520W, and it's called SG-600G even though it's only rated for 500W. Both these point to a bad OEM.

[Energycore]

http://www.jonnyguru.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-12158.html

 

Looks like their OEM is Fortech Electronics, any info?

[Energycore]

Here's a platform shot.

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/fileslib/_20160812112638_1455334848319245[1].jpg

Dammit it won't embed.

Yes I know I just posted 6 times

 

If the image doesn't lie and it's actually an LLC + DC-DC design, it's probably fine.

[quan289]

59 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Does that not so great innard shot ring a bell?

CWT GPA. That's the same stock photo that is used for the older VS as well. http://www.ebw.gr/el/product/1304732/Corsair-VS650-Power-supply-internal

Here's a review of the VS450 which shows a different internal : http://www.hardwareinsights.com/wp/corsair-vs450-review/

 

So yeah. The images that is provided on the site isn't an accurate representation of the actual product. It's just reused images.

Spoiler

When I find more info on it, I'll try to remember to keep y'all updated.

[Energycore]

6 minutes ago, quan289 said:

CWT GPA. That's the same stock photo that is used for the older VS as well. http://www.ebw.gr/el/product/1304732/Corsair-VS650-Power-supply-internal

Here's a review of the VS450 which shows a different internal : http://www.hardwareinsights.com/wp/corsair-vs450-review/

 

So yeah. The images that is provided on the site isn't an accurate representation of the actual product. It's just reused images.

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When I find more info on it, I'll try to remember to keep y'all updated.

Ah, of course.

 

Well, I'll keep an eye out.

[HKZeroFive]

Time to put on the EVGA BQ?

 

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=490

 

Decent unit; voltage regulation leaves something to be desired, ripple suppression is nothing to be amazed at and it uses Teapo capacitors.

 

I'm thinking Tier 3 or 4.

[Energycore]

5 hours ago, HKZeroFive said:

Time to put on the EVGA BQ?

 

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=490

 

Decent unit; voltage regulation leaves something to be desired, ripple suppression is nothing to be amazed at and it uses Teapo capacitors.

 

I'm thinking Tier 3 or 4.

We're talking about it, I hope the 650W is at least as good since this is a value line of PSUs. For me it just doesn't make sense to recommend these unless they're really cheap, because anyone that'll load their PSUs up to 650W+ is going to have the money for a G2 or RMx. Perhaps I will recommend these to people who want to buy  used, power hungry GPUs like 290s and the like.

[STRMfrmXMN]

6 hours ago, HKZeroFive said:

Time to put on the EVGA BQ?

 

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=490

 

Decent unit; voltage regulation leaves something to be desired, ripple suppression is nothing to be amazed at and it uses Teapo capacitors.

 

I'm thinking Tier 3 or 4.

Well it's about time there was a review of this thing.

 

It's probably gonna sit at tier 4 for now.

[Sk8erpep]

On 7/23/2016 at 2:56 PM, themctipers said:

Tier 4 psu good?

i got one and its powering a gtx 780 no issues

[Energycore]

3 minutes ago, Bobbysonators said:

i got one and its powering a gtx 780 no issues

T4 PSUs aren't bad, they're just intensely meh. They'll do their job, but you may find it hard to push overclocks on it and it decidedly won't last as long as a T3 or higher PSU.

[Sk8erpep]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

T4 PSUs aren't bad, they're just intensely meh. They'll do their job, but you may find it hard to push overclocks on it and it decidedly won't last as long as a T3 or higher PSU.

i have the fsp aurum 750w it's all good with my 780s power limit @ 115%

[Energycore]

16 minutes ago, Bobbysonators said:

i have the fsp aurum 750w it's all good with my 780s power limit @ 115%

Your 780 at 115% power limit will only draw 300W anyway so you should be fine.

[Herman Mcpootis]

On 04/10/2016 at 11:13 PM, Energycore said:

We're talking about it, I hope the 650W is at least as good since this is a value line of PSUs. For me it just doesn't make sense to recommend these unless they're really cheap, because anyone that'll load their PSUs up to 650W+ is going to have the money for a G2 or RMx. Perhaps I will recommend these to people who want to buy  used, power hungry GPUs like 290s and the like.

don't need to look at even the G2 and RMx, even evga's GQ is $60 after rebates.

[Dive5885]

What are your thoughts on this Lepa MaxPlatinum 1050?

 

http://www.lepatek.com/eng/product_content/1/1/66/

 

 

 

[Starelementpoke]

2 minutes ago, Dive5885 said:

What are your thoughts on this Lepa MaxPlatinum 1050?

 

http://www.lepatek.com/eng/product_content/1/1/66/

 

 

 

Eh. From what review I could find of the 1700W unit, I'd put it tier 3/4 probably.

[Dive5885]

1 minute ago, Starelementpoke said:

Eh. From what review I could find of the 1700W unit, I'd put it tier 3/4 probably.

Damn..

 

I thought that psu would of been better than my Cougar.

[Energycore]

@STRMfrmXMN Got any dirt on this?

 

It's a hard one. I need someone to identify OEM just out of this pic and the name (Energy Optimus Mach III). Screams gutless wonder, but I'd rather be sure.

 

Edit: Pretty sure it's a gutless wonder. No 80+, no PFC, marketed as 500W but rated for 435W, yeah this is a bomb.

[STRMfrmXMN]

Hey all to the peoples tagging me and sending me PMs asking for help - 

 

I wish I could help at all times but I'm ludicrously busy all the time doing work, school, sleep and somehow eating (and often staying up so late doing schoolwork that I end up getting hungry again) that I just can't address all concerns. Thanks for understandings guys as I type this on my phone which always seems to have autocorrect problems on this forum 

[comicsansms]

16 minutes ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

Hey all to the peoples tagging me and sending me PMs asking for help - 

 

I wish I could help at all times but I'm ludicrously busy all the time doing work, school, sleep and somehow eating (and often staying up so late doing schoolwork that I end up getting hungry again) that I just can't address all concerns. Thanks for understandings guys as I type this on my phone which always seems to have autocorrect problems on this forum 

I find it kind of sad/funny that people will tag you in a thread you have already replied to. 

 

1 hour ago, Energycore said:

@STRMfrmXMN Got any dirt on this?

 

It's a hard one. I need someone to identify OEM just out of this pic and the name (Energy Optimus Mach III). Screams gutless wonder, but I'd rather be sure.

 

Edit: Pretty sure it's a gutless wonder. No 80+, no PFC, marketed as 500W but rated for 435W, yeah this is a bomb.

It took me some time to find out that "Powerman" is an inwin brand and the OEM of powerman for that particular PSU was inwin. No name brands are not fun researching on. I through out half a dozen no name PSUs because it was just to hard finding the OEM and I wasn't going to use them or sell them without knowing the OEM.