Zippy is still top after all this time?? Where does the AOpen 700w feature? It's an FSP.
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Zippy is still top after all this time?? Where does the AOpen 700w feature? It's an FSP.
@perkam: which is a better build, FSP or Seasonic? Thanks :)
It's coming...
Perkam
Did you think Ultra X3 1600W or 1000W is good choice to EVGA X58 SLI Classified ,i7 920 (OC to 4.8 GHz),12 GB RAM DDR3 Corsair or OCZ or G.skill trident,3x EVGA 285 and 6 HDD ????
I hope Topower receives a better ranking here than tier 5 when the list is updated.
These are some pretty good reviews: Topower Powerbird 1100W receives overall Teaktown rating: 94/100% and Topower Powerbird 1100W receives Driver Heaven Editor's Choice Award.
I was thinking of getting one.
850 HX is tier 2??
A complete overhaul, you mean? This list badly needs one, that's for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by perkam
GameXstream is tier 2? They're definitely known for horrible ripple, sometimes exceeding ATX spec, and If I had a dollar for every failing computer thread I've seen, where one of those things was found to be the culprit...
From the "real" reviews out there, a Corsair 850HX would be a Tier 1, whatever a Tier 1 qualifier would be. Since the 850HX performs as well as a Seasonic M12D/PCP&C Silencer 910/XFX 850 Black Edition (which are all the same platform and essentially the same power supply), and the Antec SG 850, I'd put all the aforementioned power supplies in the same tier...absolute first class.Quote:
Originally Posted by Machinus
The Topower PowerBirds, I'd put down to Tier 3, due to their less-than-stellar internal construction (using no-name Chinese capacitors in the secondary is not what I'd call first class construction) along with higher than the class-leaders in ripple/noise generation at near to full load. For the money, there are better choices out there.
The problem with the OCZ lines is that they are a mishmash of OEM's, even within the same name line, and you cannot relate the performance of one unit to another, even if they have the same name and just differ in wattage.
For example, the StealthXStream 400W, for example, is built by CWT while the StealthXStream 500W and 600W are built by FSP....but the FSP units have worse ripple/noise than the CWT build.
The OCZ Fata1ity 700W, a unit built by Impervio, was going to originally be released as an EliteXStream, but that line was suddenly EOL'd for no apparent reason...at least none mentioned by OCZ. But it's a great performer.
And for another, the ModXStream Pro 700W is a Sirtec built unit. This one just doesn't like heat at all and uses less-than-stellar caps inside it, and has a rather low +12V output for its overall capacity (552W out of its rated 700W----much lower percentage of its capacity avail. in +12V {~78%} as compared to other units of similar output, like the Antec TruePower 750W with 744W of its total capacity avail. on its +12V rails.)
Now that's a mishmash of OEM's! Always wondered how OCZ managed to keep up with who makes what. ;)
Guys, what does everyone think of the Thermaltake Toughpower 1200w?
I need a powerfull psu, the 850w OCZ I have cant cope under load and keeps cutting out...any other recommendations?
You would've been better served to start a new thread... but anyway...Quote:
Originally Posted by madpete
You have a powerful PSU. An OCZ 850W GameXStream has the capacity to easily handle that system.
I would check to see if it's faulty. A good place to start is by testing your lines with a reliable DMM at idle and load.
I wanted to ask which one is better Corsair 650TX or Enermax Pro 82+ 525W (i know both of them will do the job but still wanted to ask) its going to power system with E8400 Foxconn Blackops x48 8gb of ram 3-4 hard drives and radeon 4850
I'm glad to see PC P&C units got the respect they deserved, everyone went all crazy with corsair units thinking they were better than sliced bread.. :clap:
no one ever says things are better than sliced bread, just that the are the best thing SINCE
I planning on getting the OCZ Z Series 650w. Is this list going to get an update? I'd just like to know where it stands.
ocz shouldn't even be on the list...
their rams are top notch but psu wise you're better off with
antec signature series or
seasonic x-series or
corsair hx series
What?!?! I thought OCZ was good. I've been away from the computer world for 1.5years. I use to recommend their PSU's all the time and still do. I switched from Antec to OCZ and EnermaxQuote:
Originally Posted by Hondacity
Playing with formatting atm. Once the final format is decided, I'll update the new guide.
Members who prefer the old Tiered list will get a new one as well based on JonnyGuru Review Scores.
Perkam
lol, my friend from taiwan have a zippy power supply he bought in taiwan
it looks really cheap, but got one powerful kick
A new update to this guide is currently on hold.
I am more than welcome to suggestions to the categories listed in the first post.
Perkam
i like the categories already :D
I come here every time I need a new power supply :yepp: but the list on page 1 is kinda old now.
For my newest build, I have tentatively picked this motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188039
and this CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115202
I want to get a Tier 2 power supply. Over half of the cases I am looking at want bottom-mounted power supplies, so that has to be taken into consideration too.
When is this list going to be updated? I'm eagerly awaiting it's arrival?
Max price for power supply?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hotaru
Whatever the answer may be, I still recommend Corsair:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...rsair%20Memory
Or this one:
Antec Signature
Quote:
The Good:
* incredible ripple and noise suppression rivalled only by big brother 850W
* fantastic efficiency
* quiet under most conditions
* rated at 50 degrees
* semi-modular
The Bad:
* nothing really serious comes to mind
The Mediocre:
* why is there no 1kW version yet?
See full review at http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php...tory4&reid=113
Or one of those:
Seasonic X 80+GoldQuote:
The Good:
* goes fanless until it heats up... and fanless operation is actually attainable in a warm computer case for a change
* efficient
* efficient
* efficient
* did I mention it's efficient?
* stable regulation
* fully modular
* excellent ripple and noise suppression
The Bad:
* you'll want to buy two... or three... or four...
The Mediocre:
* no TV and no beer make Wolfie something something
See the full review at: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php...tory5&reid=169
Looking to build a new one over the next few months. (Some sort of guide is better than No guide at all so bear with me).
Perkam, how does the XFX Pro 650W PSU figure in your admittedly old list?
It has a single 12v rail of 53A.
I would be interested since it looks pretty good.
Your opinion would be welcome:up::toast:
It's pretty decent yes.
If it fits into the budget, will still consider a Corsair/Seasonic or in that range, over an XFX.
Source, what is your opinion of the Corsair HX 650.
It seems to have a good rating on newegg.
It is also on my shortlist.
On perkam's list it is Tier 2
Thanks again for your help :toast:
That's an very nice PSU yes.
Might be above Tier 2.
The HX on Perkam's list is the old one (HX620 and HX520), not the new models.
52A / 624Watt on the 12V :DAs for an review: http://www.hardwareheaven.com/review...onclusion.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by DH
He get's an 9.8 / 10, :D
And for an review of his bigger brother (HX850): http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php...tory3&reid=153
Plus, the 7 years of warranty is also a nice touch.
:):up:
Just what I thought, and worth shelving out the extra money.
I have a birthday upgrade to I-5 spec planned in February 2011
By getting the psu in a month before, I shall be well prepared.
Many thanks Source
:toast:
You think the HX 650 is good, Corsair's AX range has an 80% Gold rating.Quote:
Originally Posted by Source
Wonder where the AX 750 would come in the rankings:):cool:
Probably alongside the Tagan U25 Dual Engine.
Would like to hear your views on this latest of Corsairs good range of PSUs
The first step in being updated has been taken.
Remember, it`s still a work in a progress, but at least it has the new series of PSUs.
A special thanks to Source, OklahamaWolf, and Jonny Guru for helping members out with their questions :)
that's good news & THANK YOU! :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by perkam
tier1
hcp1200 only...not series
tpq 1200 is really good...
tier2
hcp900 and hcp850 sucks on ripple....can't be tier1
tier3
hx1000...not even 80bronze, regulation and ripple so so...
Thanks Hondacity for the input, I've made changes accordingly.
Let me know if you want any more modifications/additions.
I will be reviewing the entire list in the next week or so.
hehehe sorry for much intrusion...
tier3
glacialtech 950A
-efficiency wise...its silver....almostfailed silver during hot load test from JG
-ripple wise...worse than tx850, which is not tier1...
-2yr mediocre warranty , not a factor with regards to performance but worth noting since this is their only product..
-their website even says 2 12v rails...lmao
Quote:
Featured with Dual +12V rails
tier3
enermax galaxy evo 1250
- bronze...not the latest and greatest...its prolly silver if its underated to 1100w or so
- pcper 2% regulation... they did proper loading..check review...shows 12.2 to 11.7x volts during full load...i dunno...the hcp1200 did 12.2 to 12.19 :D
- ripple wise...its not tier1 obviously...tier2 not even...
Isn't the glacialtech AX series the same internals as the Corsair AX series? Anyway, I've transferred it to Tier 2 :)
I agree with the Enermax though, I've put it alongside its cousin, the Revolution85+ in Tier 2, if only because JG gave it a 9.9/10 :p
coz JG gave it a 9.9? :shakes: thats just biasQuote:
Originally Posted by perkam
hardocp and pcper had same results which were different from JG's
Awesome! Thanks for putting this all together, I refer here quite often so it's definitely getting used. :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by perkam
It seems you're not the only one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Otis11
My original Tiered list has been used by dozens of sites who have replicated it and have been updating themselves. (Which I don't mind, really, as long as they mention that it was on XS)
I was surprised to learn Newegg's Xpert PSU List is also based on my old one :
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx
Hey,
Im about to buy a new psu that is the Seasonic X-850 , should I go ahead and buy it ( for my GTX 580 SLI ) or is there anything on the market thats way better then the seasonic one ? Thanks for your input ( usin it with a 2500k )
I alphabetized the list cause my eyes exploded when I tried to read through it. PLEASE fix it? I even did the work for you.
Tier 1
Antec HCP Series (1200W only)
Antec Truepower Quattro (1200W only)
Corsair AX Series
Kingwin Lazer Platinum Series
Lepa G Series
NZXT Hale Series
PCP&C Silencer Series (Noisy)
Seasonic X Series
Silverstone Strider Series (1500W only)
Sparkle Gold Class Series (Noise at high stress)
Superflower Golden King Series
XFX Black Edition Series
Tier 2
Antec HCG
Antec HCP Series
Antec Truepower New Series
Antec Truepower Quattro Series
BFG LS Series
Cooler Master Silent Pro
Cooler Master UCP Series
Corsair TX Series
Corsair TX V2
Enermax Eco80+ Series
Enermax Galaxy Evo Series
Enermax Liberty Eco Series
Enermax Modu87+ Series
Enermax Pro87+ Series
Enermax Revolution 85+ Series
Glacialtech AX Series
Kingwin Lazer Gold Series
OCZ Z Series
Seasonic M12D Series
Seasonic S12 II Bronze Series
Silverstone Olympia Series
Tagan Piperock II Series
Thermaltake Toughpower XT Series
Thermaltake Toughpower Grand
Thortech Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt Plus Series
Xigmatek NRP Series
XFX Core Edition Pro
Tier 3
Acbel Polytech R9 Series
Antec Earthwatts Series
Corsair CX Series
Corsair HX Series
Cougar S Series
High Power Plus Gold Series
Inwin Commander
Kingwin Lazer Series
Kingwin Mach 1 Series
Silverstone Strider Plus Series
Silverstone Strider Series
Thermaltake Toughpower Series
Topower KC Series
XFX Core Edition
Tier 4
Coolermaster GX Series
Hipro K Series
Hiper M Series
XFX XPS Series
Tier 5
Antec Neopower Blue
Arctic Cooling Fusion Series
Diablotek RPM Series
Silverstone Element Series
Sunbeam BKS Series
Ultra X4 Series
Sorry, double post... servers acting up again.
tqp1200 shouldn't be in tier1,
-many deaths
-no switch
-silver lol
I would actually recommend moving Sparkle down to Tier 2. I've seen a lot of complaints of people who say that the customer service is non-existant and there are customers stuck with a unit that died within a few months to under a year who can't get a replacement from the company because they don't respond. Customer service always place a deciding role in what I buy and what I don't. I've heard XFX customer service is many times better now, compared to being MIA about five or six years ago. LOL and I see Ultra is back down to tier 5 again. haha Are they making units with solder all over the place again?
Speaking of XFX, the XFX Core Edition should be in Tier 5. I've been reading complaints of a lot of people who hear a loud POP then it dies. I read one guy said sparks flew out of it all over the place. Damn, I'm staying FAR away from one of those. What scares me is I almost bought one... for my mother! Great thats all I need is to install a fire bomb in her computer and set her house on fire. :(
Also, the Superflower Golden King Series will NOT be sold in the US, but it WILL be sold normally in China, Japan and South Korea and eventually show up in Germany, but it is being sold in the US under a different brand (starting this September). Anyone know what brand that will be? It should have already started hitting shelves by now and I've been wanting to check them out.
Hey, maybe you guys can help me? I'm trying to find a good 600W to 700W PSU for under $160 that is either turquoise or black & turquoise. with either black or turquoise plug tips or both. Fan color doesn't matter since you won't be able to see it from any angle, face down against the bottom fan port under the case. I'm trying to build a color theme system for someone. I've managed to find EVERY part that works with the black & turquoise theme, but man I am having a hell of a time finding a high end PSU in one of these colors for THAT price. *sigh* I was originally going to use an Corsair HX until I realized I was confusing it with an AX, dammit.
Actually... Natranr just pointed out that people are complaining MORE bout the AX failing than the HX.... does the HX really belong on the Tier 3 list?
I have another suggestion that I think everyone will agree on. All PSU's that are modular should have a blue bolded M after them. (I used #1589FF for the color cause it shows up better) There's a lot of people, especially me, who won't even touch a PSU unless its modular cause we don't want a cluster**** of cables in our builds. Its one of my biggest pet peeves when building a new system.
dude hcp1200 is nice, but the ax1200 has less cables because i only use so less, i don't even use the modular sata cable, i use the molex-sata lol
definitely agree on your suggestion, i wonder if original poster will reconsider :D
you said turquoise? http://youtu.be/xt5ghXdq6Z0
Wtf?
What you guys think about Tagan TG700-BZIII PipeRock III 700W ? Only piperock II is listed in Tier 2 , wonder if III is as good or better ? Im currently choosing a new PSU for my build (i2500k , 2x6950 CF(560TI SLI) . Will it be able to perform ok with additional OC added ? It currently is priced @ 87.90€ (124.46$)