Official XS Power Supply Ranking Phase I

**g1raffe** · 06-07-2008, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by Kobalt

It is based on the FSP Epsilon design IIRC, so it is nothing special, but will get the job done for the average system..

**emoners** · 06-24-2008, 12:24 AM

guys i have a question...i'm currently using a Silverstone DA750w & i wanted to tidy up the cables. one of the PCIE cables have a dual 6-pin connector on just 1 cable...

1 x 24-pin motherboard connector (550mm)
1 x 8-pin EPS12V connector (550mm)
1 x 4-pin ATX12V connector (550mm)
1 x 8-pin PCI-E connector (550mm)
2 x Dual 6-pin PCI-E connector (550mm)
2 x triple SATA connector (500mm +250mm + 250mm)
2 x triple 4-pin IDE & single floppy power connectors
(500mm + 250mm + 250mm + 150mm)

can i use that one cable (with the dual 6-pin connector) to power up my 8800GTX? or do i have to use 2 cables (using just 1 of the 6-pin connectors)?

**g1raffe** · 06-24-2008, 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by emoners

can i use that one cable (with the dual 6-pin connector) to power up my 8800GTX?

Yes, that is the point of having the two plugs on the same cable..

**Shadout** · 06-27-2008, 05:46 AM

How is the quality of Zalman ZM850-HP?
I realize Zalman ZM is placed under Tier 2, but afaik (and stated by JohnGuru a few pages ago) Zalman ZM versions use different manufactures for their <750W (FSP) and 850W< (Enhance) versions.

**g1raffe** · 06-27-2008, 06:19 AM

Yes the 850W model is built by Enhance, it is around the same level as the Real Power Pro 850, Antec Quattro 850W, etc, afaik.

Basically, a very good PSU.

**Krushnburnz** · 06-27-2008, 09:06 AM

Anyone mind helping me pick a PSU for my future rig ? Needs to hold:
Q6600 G0@3.6ghz or E8400@4ghz
ATI 4870(prolly OC'ed) or 4870x2
2x2GB ram @1066 mhz (2.1V)
Regular P35 mobo (prolly a giga/msi/dfi/abit model)
1xSata 7200 rpm WD 5000 AAKS HDD
1xIDE 7200 rpm WD800 HDD
1xDVD writer
1xFDD
1xCpu cooler Noctua NF-B9-1600 @ ~1600 rpm
4xNexus Real Silent PWM 120 mm @ ~1000 rpm
4xNexus Real Silent PWM 80 mm @ ~800 rpm
1xAccelero S1/S2 gpu cooler
TV-tunner (PCI)

It doesn't really matter if it's modular or not, i'll do my best regarding cable management in either case. I'm pretty much on a budget but i need a stable and reliable PSU. No further upgrades will be made on this PC so i don't need it to hold anything else in the future besides what i mentioned. I've run a "simulator" on a website (can't remember the name now) and it gave me an approx. of 773w @ 100% load (both cpu & system) and 30% capacitor aging (worst scenario i could imagine :P )but it kinda shocked me since i initially thought 650 was enough(corsair 650 TX). The rig will run ~16/24 most of the time, and ~8/24 at full load. Ty in advance for your time and help

**arie_coolz** · 06-28-2008, 03:26 PM

how about Silverstone Strider 400w & FSP saga 400W?
what tier are they?

**Lamb** · 08-01-2008, 05:35 PM

So looking at the Tier lists, these would be the best

Tier 1 Brands - The Most Powerful And Stable Components On The Market
Enermax Galaxy
PCP&C TurboCool
PCP&C Silencer >610
Zippy/Emacs SSL
Zippy/Emacs GSM
Zippy/Emacs PSL
Silverstone ZF (Etasis 85/75/56)
Seventeam ST >600 (SSI, V2.91)
Silverstone OP/DA >700W

The Enermax Galaxy 1000W would be the best if I'm not getting this wrong?

I'm looking for a modular, 900-1000W power supply, 250$-280$(max) budget. That would be the best choice? If there's anything better for than this respecting my budget limit, please say so!

( I know I already have a good one, but giving it to my aunt since her PSU died ^.^; generous much :P )

I'm planning to upgrade some parts like my GPU to a 4870X2, get 2-3 more HDD's, water-cooling system by next year and some other stuff...well see!

EDIT: nvm, went with Silverstone Decathlon 850W

**palese** · 08-05-2008, 03:15 PM

Im not sure this thread is even active any more and take the list with a grain of salt. I own PC Power and cooling as well as Galaxy PSU'S and curently use CoolerMaster Power Pro 1000W and it is excellent yet it is listed as stay away from. The OEM that makes the Coolermaster also makes the Silverstone.

I have not seen a bad review on it at all, even jonnyGURU gave it a nice review. It also has the single 6pin and 8 pin cable for the nvidia 280GTX so no need for adaptor or 6-2 pin as seen on most PSU's.

Do not take this thread as final word on PSU.

**Judaeus Apella** · 08-18-2008, 10:41 PM

I think this is possibly the worst one I've ever seen... STAY AWAY!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817339001

**Kzbd** · 10-14-2008, 07:40 PM

Em I hesitate to ask this lol but uh, I only see the "Old List", is the new list here? If the answer is obvious, I'm going with this thread is 15 pages long, I'm not going to read the whole thing. Also, where is the Tier E list?

**Altered** · 10-15-2008, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by Kzbd

Em I hesitate to ask this lol but uh, I only see the "Old List", is the new list here? If the answer is obvious, I'm going with this thread is 15 pages long, I'm not going to read the whole thing. Also, where is the Tier E list?

Ive been watching also I am sure its taking some time and they will get to it.

While I am here I thought I would ask opinions on the
PC Power and Cooling SILENCER 750W QUAD S75CF Power Supply Anyone want to throw some advice opinion out Im all ears.
Here is pretty much the system its going in. It should be over kill but I want room to grow/upgrade.
Processor: AMD 5000x2 Black Edition overclocked to 3.2 for now
Memory: OCZ 1066MHz DDR2 PC2-8500 Reaper HPC 2GB (2x1GB)
Video Card: ATI HD 4850
Hard Drive #1: WD 200gig
Hard Drive #2: WD 200 gig pair are set to raid 0
Optical Drive: burnt up right now lol
Power Supply: Ultra X-connect 550
Sound Card: Creative SB Audigy2 ZS
Monitor: Samsung Syncmaster 204 bw 21" give or take it's a widescreen

**Tonucci** · 10-15-2008, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Altered

Ive been watching also I am sure its taking some time and they will get to it.

While I am here I thought I would ask opinions on the
PC Power and Cooling SILENCER 750W QUAD S75CF Power Supply Anyone want to throw some advice opinion out Im all ears.
Here is pretty much the system its going in. It should be over kill but I want room to grow/upgrade.
Processor: AMD 5000x2 Black Edition overclocked to 3.2 for now
Memory: OCZ 1066MHz DDR2 PC2-8500 Reaper HPC 2GB (2x1GB)
Video Card: ATI HD 4850
Hard Drive #1: WD 200gig
Hard Drive #2: WD 200 gig pair are set to raid 0
Optical Drive: burnt up right now lol
Power Supply: Ultra X-connect 550
Sound Card: Creative SB Audigy2 ZS
Monitor: Samsung Syncmaster 204 bw 21" give or take it's a widescreen

It is an great PSU, and its also alot more than you need for your setup. Even fully overclocked an 500-600W quality unit will run it very easily.

An thread like this is very hard to create and maintain. This one should be just deleted, it has alot of outdated info and subjectivity. We should leave this to experts and do our research at sites like jonnyguru, hardocp etc...

IMO, we should just have an sticky with links to proper review sites

**ledbythereaper** · 10-17-2008, 09:57 PM

Coolermaster Tier 5? I've had the 620W one for 18 months now and it's happily powered various rigs for the past 2 years without problems.

**Hazzan** · 11-16-2008, 10:43 AM

how about XIGMATEK PSU as far I know this made by CWT....

**Tonucci** · 11-16-2008, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by Hazzan

how about XIGMATEK PSU as far I know this made by CWT....

Yeah, but it seems like they cut a few corners with components or something, they had mediocre results comparing to other CWT units in the reviews i saw.

**DX_Medic** · 11-23-2008, 12:45 AM

Nice list I like it alot I had a neo HE it was a nice PSU for awhile till it blew out

**Judaeus Apella** · 01-10-2009, 11:56 PM

So.... has this list been updated with new models and new brands? I saw one advertised in Maximum PC I wanted to ask about. Let me find it.... The Commander Series by In Win. I've never heard of this company.... probably just a gimmick made out of cheap chinese parts.

**Damian^** · 02-16-2009, 03:57 PM

The In Win commander 850W didn't do to good in testing (Load tester was used) while the In WIn Commander 1200W did much better (load testing used)
http://www.overclockersclub.com/revi..._win_com_850w/
http://www.overclockersclub.com/revi...win_com_1200w/

**davidhammock200** · 02-21-2009, 01:02 AM

This forum is dead!

Why?

EOC & Hard still have very active PSU forums &
OKW is posting good stuff over at jonnyGuru, why are we dead here?

Does anyone want to revive the forum?

I will help.

Dave

**perkam** · 03-05-2009, 02:01 PM

*sigh*

I'll see if I can make a smaller guide this time with recommended PSUs in different price ranges (like top 5 PSUs @ $100, top 5 PSUs @ $200) etc etc.

If i've learned one this from this thread its that making a guide based on wattage is completely useless when you have Rosewill 620s and Corsair 620s to confuse new members.

Perkam

**davidhammock200** · 03-06-2009, 04:26 AM

Originally Posted by perkam

*sigh*

I'll see if I can make a smaller guide this time with recommended PSUs in different price ranges (like top 5 PSUs @ $100, top 5 PSUs @ $200) etc etc.

If i've learned one this from this thread its that making a guide based on wattage is completely useless when you have Rosewill 620s and Corsair 620s to confuse new members.

Perkam

Believe me, I feel you!

I am fully updating the PSU Guide & all Sub-Guides at EOC &
then I have been requested to post them at over 12+ forums & probably 100+ sites.

Please fell free yo use any of my work as we are both trying to achieve the same goals

Oh & please upgrade Xcilo a few tiers, I have personally tested several of their units &
if in sale of represent a "Best Buy".

PSU: Power Supply Guide for Today's & Tomorrow's Computers

Best Wishes,
Dave

**perkam** · 03-08-2009, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by davidhammock200

Believe me, I feel you!

I am fully updating the PSU Guide & all Sub-Guides at EOC &
then I have been requested to post them at over 12+ forums & probably 100+ sites.

Please fell free yo use any of my work as we are both trying to achieve the same goals

Oh & please upgrade Xcilo a few tiers, I have personally tested several of their units &
if in sale of represent a "Best Buy".

PSU: Power Supply Guide for Today's & Tomorrow's Computers

Best Wishes,
Dave

I'm aware of the guide m8. It's a very nice and thorough one, albiet a bit messy.

The only requirement I would see in a guide atm is:

1. What should people buy at certain price ranges.
2. What can that PSU handle in terms of power (OCed Quad, CFX and SLI, etc)

Beyond that, the only PSUs that need to be put on are ones with no issues with load and efficiency based on reviews from Jonny and others.

Perkam

**barong** · 03-18-2009, 01:57 AM

how about silverstone op 700w which tier is that?

**davidhammock200** · 03-18-2009, 02:12 AM

Originally Posted by barong

how about silverstone op 700w which tier is that?

The Silverstone OP700 is basically a non-modular version of the DA-700W & is ideal for demanding environments due to its full 700W's being available at 50C.

I "guess" it would be a tier 2. Highly Recommended.

SILVERSTONE OP700 700W (Rated@50C)
+3.3V@24A,+5V@30A,+12V@58A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@4.0A
Specs: http://www.silverstonetek.com/produc...op700&area=usa
$120: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817256033

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