Which 750w modular PSU?

V4nger · 20 May 2010 at 18:13

which one should i get? the corsair looks good but what are other good options?

stulid · 20 May 2010 at 18:21

this.

www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-116-AN&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1088

Relentless81 · 20 May 2010 at 18:27

I dont know about the Antec, it says its Modular but it looks more like an octopus to me

The corsair HX is "more" modular and the Seasonic X's are even more modular still

Google for reviews inc pics and you'll see what I mean

FoxEye · 20 May 2010 at 18:27

http://80plus.org/manu/psu/psu_detail.aspx?id=60&type=2

From that list, the SS-750KM (expensive, retail name "X-750"), or the SS-750EM (retail name M12-D 750).

Both are extremely efficient, and Seasonic are a class act. In fact they make most of the power supplies that Corsair supply.

More info here:
http://www.seasonic.com/product/pc_retail.jsp

stulid · 20 May 2010 at 18:39

Relentless81 said:
I dont know about the Antec, it says its Modular but it looks more like an octopus to me

The corsair HX is "more" modular and the Seasonic X's are even more modular still

Google for reviews inc pics and you'll see what I mean

I got one, it has only the most essential cables attached, the rest are modular.

review of the 650w version.

www.bit-tech.net/hardware/psus/2010/02/22/600-700w-psu-review-round-up/7

Relentless81 · 20 May 2010 at 18:44

stulid said:
I got one, it has only the most essential cables attached, the rest are modular.

review of the 650w version.

www.bit-tech.net/hardware/psus/2010/02/22/600-700w-psu-review-round-up/7

Does it have both 4 and 8 pin AUX attached and do you know how many cables lay dorment that are attached after the build?

I've still not bought mine and the price of this one is tempting just a couple of things inc how modular it is put me off

lcg · 20 May 2010 at 18:48

I'd get the Corsair HX750. Corsair PSUs are the best, imo.

stulid · 20 May 2010 at 19:06

Relentless81 said:
Does it have both 4 and 8 pin AUX attached and do you know how many cables lay dorment that are attached after the build?

I've still not bought mine and the price of this one is tempting just a couple of things inc how modular it is put me off

it has attached,

20+4pin ATX

4pin ATX

8 pin ATX

one cable with a 6pin and 6+2pin pci-e

one cable with 3 sata power plugs

one cable with 3 molex

setter · 20 May 2010 at 19:11

lcg said:
I'd get the Corsair HX750. Corsair PSUs are the best, imo.

Agree with this, got an HX 850w, nice quiet unit as well, however im not that keen on the flat modular cables, only a small gripe though in an otherwise excellent psu.

PapaLazaru · 20 May 2010 at 19:13

Corsair.

V4nger · 20 May 2010 at 19:20

ok ill stick with corsair as it has high efficiency. but what about the zalman? is that any good?

FoxEye · 20 May 2010 at 20:27

It's a bit weird hearing you guys say "Corsair make the best PSUs". Corsair don't make PSUs.

The Corsair branded PSUs are made by either Seasonic or Channel Well Technology. Both are very efficient models, but the Seasonic-built and Seasonic's own brand are quieter.

The following is from whirlpool.net:
CX-400 – Seasonic
VX-450, HX-450 – Seasonic
VX-550 – Channel Well (CWT) (PSH platform)
HX-520, HX-620 – Seasonic
TX-650 – Seasonic
HX-650 – Seasonic
TX-750 – Channel Well (CWT) .(PSH platform)
HX-750 – Channel Well (CWT) (DSG platform)
TX-850 – Channel Well (CWT) .(PSH platform)
HX-850 – Channel Well (CWT) (DSG platform)
TX-950 – Channel Well (CWT) (DSG platform)
HX-1000 – Channel Well (CWT)

setter · 20 May 2010 at 20:31

I understand about the different oems for corsair psu's, previous to the HX850 i was running a Thermaltake toughpower 750w, basically the same psu as a corsair tx 750, manufactured by cwt but badged as Thermaltake.

stulid · 20 May 2010 at 20:38

and thats why i linked too the antec.

made by seasonic

cheaper, but not in a bad way!

V4nger · 20 May 2010 at 21:36

well it looks like i will have to go for the antec as the i7 920 has probably gone out of stock permanantly. have to go for the 930 now which puts me over budget

Relentless81 · 21 May 2010 at 10:11

stulid said:
it has attached,

20+4pin ATX

4pin ATX

8 pin ATX

one cable with a 6pin and 6+2pin pci-e

one cable with 3 sata power plugs

one cable with 3 molex

Thanks for that

I think i'm going to stick with the Seasonic

Mojo · 21 May 2010 at 13:24

If you want a decent 750w model, the Xfx black edition 750w model is coming to OCuk. They are rebadged Seasonic models, and are just as good as them, but for much cheaper. You can get the XFX 850w version for the same price as the Seasonic 750w, and their innards are virtually identical.