SuperFlower Query

Watlinguk · 27 Feb 2015 at 23:05

Hi guys. I'm looking to upgrade my PSU to hopefully eliminate this 295X2 coil whine im experiencing (identical issues even after a replacement)

My question is what are the main differences between the SuperFlower 1200 Watt 80 Plus Platinum and the SuperFlower 1300 80 plus Gold.

The 1200 Platinum is more expensive but the gold has 100 more watts. Is the only difference the Platinum will save on electric bills over time?

Kindest regards

TaKeN · 27 Feb 2015 at 23:40

It's all about Efficiency, I don't know much more than that unfortunately.

I came here mainly to say I have the same PSU as you, it's an awful unit, the noise it emits with my MSi 7970 is horrendous, I can't RMA it either as OCZ went bust :rolleyes:

lee32uk · 28 Feb 2015 at 00:31

It is just the efficiency rating. I would stick with the Gold unit.

Watlinguk · 28 Feb 2015 at 05:13

Thanks guys. Gold it is

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Appreciate that Taken. Gives me confidence that it isn't two dodgy cards.

Watlinguk · 28 Feb 2015 at 19:09

Last annoying question

Honestly which is the better performer out the two please? Both similarly priced but the EVGA has the better warranty, looking for best performance...
EVGA SUPERNOVA G2 1300W
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-004-EA&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=2390

or

SUPERFLOWER 1300W
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-010-SF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=2057

Uncle Petey · 28 Feb 2015 at 19:24

Since the internals are the same, neither

Watlinguk · 28 Feb 2015 at 19:26

So there's actually no difference baring a couple of pound and an extended warranty? :S

TaKeN · 28 Feb 2015 at 19:53

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/SuperFlower/SF-1300F14MG/

vs

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&file=print&reid=349

lee32uk · 28 Feb 2015 at 19:56

You can look at both reviews on Jonnyguru website.

SF 1300W - http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=367

EVGA 1300W - http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=349

The main difference I would say is that the Superflower has hybrid fan mode, so the fan will stay off until a certain point if you leave it in this mode.

The EVGA G2 1300W doesn't have this feature.