Seasonic or XFX

BlackAle · 13 Dec 2015 at 01:26

I'm currently looking at fanless PSU's, this one interests me.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/seas...-platinum-modular-power-supply-ca-035-ss.html

Though XFX which I believe are just an OEM of Seasonic make the P1-520F-XTSX.

To me, XFX seems the same as Seasonic, with a little bit less warranty...

pastymuncher · 13 Dec 2015 at 13:59

Seasonic's own brand psu's are not worth the price premium. Seasonic makes several psu's for other manufacturers including all XFX units and most are based on their own models yet can be substantially cheaper. The Silverstone Nightjar 520w platinum is basically the same unit as the Seasonic yet is much cheaper. The XFX you mention is also based on the same Seasonic unit.

Did you know that there are a lot of psu's these days that have a hybrid fan mode where the fan doesn't even turn on until the unit reaches a certain load or temperature? The EVGA Supernova GS series feature this hybrid fan mode and are Seasonic built units. The EVGA Supernova G2 series (up to and including the 850w) also has this feature. These are Superflower built units and based on the Leadex Gold platform but with a warranty of up to 10 years.

Rroff · 13 Dec 2015 at 14:07

While I'm judging them a bit on their past and they might be better these days I'd go EVGA or Superflower long long before I'd buy XFX (or personally I pay the premium for Seasonic but that is another story).

dacads · 13 Dec 2015 at 22:49

Not worth the extra cost, as already highlighted most decent PSUs have a hybrid fan mode anyway so noise shouldn't be an issue.

So I'd go with EVGA GS, G2 or XFX

BlackAle · 14 Dec 2015 at 02:47

Thanks for the feedback, part of me just wants to buy a totally fanless model, though the hybrid models look interesting too.

What's the problem with XFX, just a nightmare to deal with?

foster grant · 14 Dec 2015 at 09:35

I would go with one of those nice EVGA PSUs myself...used a couple and never heard a thing, although saying that I have never had any issues with any of the XFX units either

Steeps · 14 Dec 2015 at 10:18

The fanless market was more limited a few years ago so I went with the Seasonic. It's been running 24/7 for over 2 years in a custom NAS/media centre on its side and stuffed under a bed (but with 2 intake fans over the HDD's at 5v and no exhaust).

I'd probably go hybrid if the PC is going to be used at load for periods of time to make sure it is properly cooled if required.

BlackAle · 16 Dec 2015 at 06:11

I doubt I rarely ever use my PC at load. I think EVGA is probably the best sensible choice, or I might **** it and buy a Seasonic fanless.

esoteric · 16 Dec 2015 at 10:08

pastymuncher said:
Did you know that there are a lot of psu's these days that have a hybrid fan mode where the fan doesn't even turn on until the unit reaches a certain load or temperature?

I noticed this when I bought my, EVGA G2. I left it normal so I know the fan is always on, because if it's not I won't know about it. But I wonder if I should put it in Eco mode.

pastymuncher · 16 Dec 2015 at 10:35

It's designed to use it so it won't do it any harm. Try it and see how you get on with it.

Relentless81 · 16 Dec 2015 at 11:35

I think my Seasonic X series is over 4 years old now, its been in 3 builds and I've never heard it once, great piece of kit.

dacads · 16 Dec 2015 at 12:06

I have a superflower 750w platinum now, and in hybrid/Eco the fan doesn't even switch on. In normal mode it could be quieter but I don't use that so no problem