HX620 vs. CM M850

[dieqast]

Hi people once again another supersad recommendation thread:
My bro and I are putting the pieces to the puzzle on our new build and one of the main issues was the PSU. Keyfactor to my brother is the 8-pin PCI-E connector. We want a PSU that has enough juice but also some major specifications which will prove durable in time without getting overkill.
I thought that the HX620 with new PCI-E cables (2 cables of 1x6-pin+1x6+2-pin) would be ideal as it is a powerful single-rail (as proved by JonnyGuru in his review ) supply with all the connections you need.
The other competitor is the Coolermaster Real Power Modular 850W also known as the M850. It has 4 6-pin PCI-E native connectors and also 2 8-pin native connectors. It has 6(! omg uselessness going bezerk0?) seperate 12V rails each at 18 amps if I remember correctly. Now from what I've heard it's better to have more power on one big rail that is connected to all the connections on that work at 12V than to dedicate a rail to one connector each that has a lower current (so electronic-wise the HX is the better choice). Also I'm thinking the HX620 connectors (with the new cables makes 2x 6-pin & 2x 8-pin) will suffice for a good time. Though as the HX620 was praised by Jonny, he also liked Real Power Pro from what I can tell from that review. It still is a Enhance so I'm careful with this baby..

Just let me know what you're thoughts are! And something to back your statement up would be very appreciated (so plz no "Get the HX620 I have it and it rocks"). What we're looking for is a powerful modular power supply that can run in a current rig as more future rigs, so all those new connectors is a must!

I live in Holland. This means all of the mainstream PSU's are available with some exceptions nothing really bad (maybe the Ultra X3's). Other recommendations are also welcome!

Thanks!

CM Real Power Pro 1000W review
http://jonnyguru.com/review_details....114&page_num=3
Corsair HX620 Review
http://jonnyguru.com/review_details....=32&page_num=2
Coolermaster product page
http://www.coolermaster-europe.com/i...0Modular%20PSU
Corsair product page:
http://www.corsairmemory.com/products/hx.aspx

Rail Distribution M850:
http://www.coolermaster-europe.com/product_common_images/561a222e9b5497780d5793ca864c4f28.jpg

[mpilchfamily]

It would help to know what components you will be useing in the system. There is no need for an 850W or 1000W PSU if the system doesn't need that much power. Personally i would take the 620W Corsair over the 850W Cooler Master any day. The Corsair offers more then enough power. If your looking for a good qualtiy PSU with plenty of power and that includes the 8 pin PCI-e connector then you should look into these Silverstone Models.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256012
650W Single +12v rail 54A.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256021
Same as above but with Modular cables.

[dieqast]

Q6600 (OC to 3,6-4,0GHz)
8800GTX / OC'd GTS 320 not sure
2x1GB RAM
1 HDD
1 DVD-RW

I know the Olympia is magic but ever since the Decathlon 850W review from JonnyGuru I don't feel comfortable with DA's. I would really appreciate modular cabling though, this is why the HX620 is one of the two choices.
But how should I feel about Decathlons, are they exactly identical to Olympia's?

[mpilchfamily]

That i don't know for sure. Just looking at the labels and all the stats they seam to be the same other then one being modular. But the Corsair will be more then enough for your system.

[dieqast]

Jup that's something our friend Jonny to awnser, problem with the DA's and OP's that they're hard to get in Holland but there are some retailers that sell 'em..
The HX620 (or even the 520 is it can power it porperly now and also a year or two to come) is still favorite in my book. Can someone convert me? ;)
I guess the DA650 will get his place in the list, how does it stack up against a HX620 (looks like a good fight to me)?