Which PSU?

Tephnos · 18 Sep 2015 at 16:30

Simple question,

don't do SLI or anything, so only needing a 850w for an overclocked x99 build, should keep me in the well efficient range of power usage, I believe? (Will OC both CPU and GPU, but again, only one GPU).

If so, I'm looking at the leadex platform. Iirc, the EVGA supernova 850w G2 is built on that from Superflower, and is cheaper than the respective official Superflower 850w PSU which is what I was looking at as well.

Between the two of them (since they seem to be the best in that range) which one should I go for?

Grimley · 18 Sep 2015 at 16:35

The EVGA for its 10 year warranty.

Tephnos · 18 Sep 2015 at 16:42

Okay good, guess my musings on how much wattage I'd need was correct, then.

I'd heard something about newer EVGA PSUs using Seasonic or something, 850 G2 still on Leadex?

Alex h · 18 Sep 2015 at 17:22

evga plus one 10 year warranty and ive got two myself

Grimley · 18 Sep 2015 at 17:24

According to Jonnyguru it is.

proof:

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=377

Tephnos · 18 Sep 2015 at 17:49

That was 2014. Any chance they might have switched vendor in 2015?

Just making sure of course, would be nice of the EVGA rep to swing by.

lee32uk · 18 Sep 2015 at 17:51

You don't need 850W for a single GPU. A 650W will be fine.

As regards to the EVGA units, the G2 is SuperFlower and the GS is Seasonic.

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page2293.htm

YOUR BASKET
1 x EVGA Supernova G2 650W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £74.99
Total : £84.59 (includes shipping : £8.00 Ex.VAT).

vantastic · 18 Sep 2015 at 18:21

I have an Corsair RM750. Absolutely silent. Bad point is it’s a bit too long. Should have bought a shorter one.