520W vs 620W

[elBarto]

Hi

I cant decide between the Seasonic M12II 620W and the Seasonic M12II 520W.

The 620W is only 4 euros more and i am interested in knowing which one is more efficient for my build: https://es.pcpartpicker.com/list/kD9Zm8

Thank you

 

[JoostinOnline]

The 520 one is going to be more efficient.  You want something a little closer to your max usage (290W).

[3rrant]

3 minutes ago, elBarto said:

Hi

I cant decide between the Seasonic M12II 620W and the Seasonic M12II 520W.

The 620W is only 4 euros more and i am interested in knowing which one is more efficient for my build: https://es.pcpartpicker.com/list/kD9Zm8

Thank you

 

For just 4€, go with the 620W. Your system will consume between 280-340W at full load, which is "about half" of the wattage of this PSU, making it nearer it's max efficiency compared to the 550W version. Also, since it supports <50% silent mode, it will remain silent more often if you aren't under full load.

[dr lyo]

I would go with the 520W since it will be more efficient. Although for 4 euro just go for the 620W incase you add something that draws more power in the future 

[JoostinOnline]

Drop the cooler.  There isn't a reason to get an after-market cooler unless you are overclocking, which you can't do on that model.  I'd also strongly recommend you switch to a Ryzen build.  There is no reason to buy an i5 anymore, unless you have to have Thunderbolt for some reason.

[STRMfrmXMN]

9 minutes ago, elBarto said:

Hi

I cant decide between the Seasonic M12II 620W and the Seasonic M12II 520W.

The 620W is only 4 euros more and i am interested in knowing which one is more efficient for my build: https://es.pcpartpicker.com/list/kD9Zm8

Thank you

 

The efficiency is going to be so negligible it shouldn't be a part of your consideration. Get the one that's better value, in this case the 620W.

[quan289]

30 minutes ago, elBarto said:

Hi

I cant decide between the Seasonic M12II 620W and the Seasonic M12II 520W.

The 620W is only 4 euros more and i am interested in knowing which one is more efficient for my build: https://es.pcpartpicker.com/list/kD9Zm8

Thank you

 

I would recommend getting the XFX XTR 550w instead: https://es.pcpartpicker.com/product/Rkh9TW/xfx-power-supply-p1550bbefx

It's based on the Seasonic G platform but offer full modularity. It's a superior design / quality than the two M12II-B units.