Next best PSU brand after Seasonic?

Bane · 4 Jan 2011 at 19:29

I've been considering a Seasonic X-560 PSU. Due to reputation, and because it's completely modular (including motherboard cables). So providing I can get a spare set of motherboard power leads it will be a big help if need to use PSU to test another system without having to completely disassemble system.

But as I've had issues with graphic cards coil/chock noise (no idea if related to PSU, but seen mention of Seasonic in such threads) I wondered what is considered the next best brand? Remember Seasonic is relabelled by most brands.

Was not impressed with a Enermax Modu82+, if Enermax are considered second best.

Looking at less than 600W models.

JonnyGuru review X-560

Grimley · 4 Jan 2011 at 19:47

Having never owned any of their PSU's I can't vouch for how/good bad they are, but judging what I've read on here & the various places I lurk on the web

I would have said Bequiet.

cammy5477 · 4 Jan 2011 at 19:50

enermax are number one for me.....

95thrifles · 4 Jan 2011 at 19:55

If you dont want Seasonic or Enermax, Delta are very good, they make Antecs High Current range,
the High Current Gamer, stocked here which is non modular and
the High Current Pro, not stocked here which is modular

Aretenon · 4 Jan 2011 at 20:02

If it has to be fully modular, then you'll have to look at Silverstone Strider Pluses, as they are fully modular, 80Plus Bronze or Silver, depending on wattage and they use Enhance as their OEM. They have also released 80Plus Gold versions of these, altho not much is known about them yet.

Some of the Antec High Current Gamer's are made by Seasonic, I think 400, 520 & 620.