Whats the differents between PSUs

Nathanielvk · 22 Nov 2013 at 14:15

What the different betweens these PSU and why Corsair so much more expensive compared to EVGA ?

YOUR BASKET
1 x EVGA SuperNova G2 1300W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply (120-G2-1300-XR) £149.99
Total : £160.79 (includes shipping : £9.00).

YOUR BASKET
1 x Corsair Professional Series AX1200 High Performance 1200W Modular '80 Plus Gold' Power Supply (CMPSU-1200AXUK) £229.99
Total : £240.79 (includes shipping : £9.00).

Glanza · 22 Nov 2013 at 14:17

EVGA psus aren't known to be the greatest of things.

Personally I wouldn't go for either of those if your after that sort of wattage.

Nathanielvk · 22 Nov 2013 at 14:19

Giggz said:
EVGA psus aren't known to be the greatest of things.

Personally I wouldn't go for either of those if your after that sort of wattage.

Cant you link one that good for Sli 780 and i5 3570 both WC, that willnt die when i overclock them

never rly got PSU and what makes them good so need help with this stuff lol

lee32uk · 22 Nov 2013 at 14:19

Giggz said:
EVGA psus aren't known to be the greatest of things.

Personally I wouldn't go for either of those if your after that sort of wattage.

The EVGA one is made by Superflower, who are a good oem.

Glanza · 22 Nov 2013 at 14:21

Nathanielvk said:
Cant you link one that good for Sli 780 and i5 3570 both WC, that willnt die when i overclock them

never rly got PSU and what makes them good so need help with this stuff lol

YOUR BASKET
1 x Seasonic X-Series 1050w '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £173.99
Total : £184.79 (includes shipping : £9.00).

lee32uk · 22 Nov 2013 at 14:26

Here is a review of the EVGA psu. If you don't mind the red cables then I would add it to your shortlist.

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

joeyjojo · 22 Nov 2013 at 14:27

Giggz said:
YOUR BASKET
1 x Seasonic X-Series 1050w '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £173.99
Total : £184.79 (includes shipping : £9.00).

Excellent recommendation. I'd be looking at 1000 W for overclocked SLI 780s.

Nathanielvk · 22 Nov 2013 at 14:27

Sweet thxs, cant afford right now but going to bookmark and get it in a couple of weeks

Love this forum people here are helpful when asking stupid questions

stulid · 22 Nov 2013 at 14:33

Giggz said:
EVGA psus aren't known to be the greatest of things.

Personally I wouldn't go for either of those if your after that sort of wattage.

It varies from model to model as just like other PSU sellers they use different OEMS for different ranges.

The SuperNovas are good,

The above listed PSU - http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=349

The 1000W models,

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=361
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=346

joeyjojo · 22 Nov 2013 at 18:21

Good reviews stulid.

One for the Seasonic X 1050W with similarly high score http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4508/seasonic_x_1050_1050w_power_supply_review/index5.html

Having looked at the numbers I'd actually go for the SuperNova 1300 W now. £30 cheaper and wastes less power (wastes 118 W at 1 KW output compared to 123 W for the seasonic).

Edit: I made a figure as I was quite surprised