XFX PSU information!

malfunkshun · 3 Dec 2011 at 19:17

Dont want to be overly picky but they arent latest ATX12V compliant if they only run a single 12V rail

In fact they would be ATX12V 1.3 at best

Edit.
Had a look at the Seasonic specs, I can see what they have done and it is compliant, I think the wording on the XFX version is a little .. ambiguous. Looking at the Seasonic specs this appears to be an SSI EPS 2.92 compliant unit (modified server PSU), which is nice because the limits are slightly tighter

pc_monkey · 3 Dec 2011 at 19:39

malfunkshun said:
Dont want to be overly picky but they arent latest ATX12V compliant if they only run a single 12V rail
In fact they would be ATX12V 1.3 at best

cheers, I never knew that, do you have any recommendation with similar spec to the 850 watts?

malfunkshun · 3 Dec 2011 at 19:45

k_poh said:
cheers, I never knew that, do you have any recommendation with similar spec to the 850 watts?

Sorry fella, I jumped the gun a little, see my edit

pc_monkey · 3 Dec 2011 at 21:08

malfunkshun said:
Sorry fella, I jumped the gun a little, see my edit

cheers, will have a read about it ...

Duke · 3 Dec 2011 at 21:46

Skeese said:
Awesome PSUs, I have the 750W Modular Black Edition

Same here

ATIorNvidia · 4 Dec 2011 at 11:29

Just to clarify:

The XFX Pro 450/550 are using a slightly modified version of the S12II platform.

The XFX Pro Core units are using the Seasonic SS***-AT platform (Seasonic sell this unit under their own name in the US) which is 99% identical to the Corsair TX V2's which use the same platform. Only difference is the XFX units are usually cheaper. An easy way to identify this platform is the amount of glue used,

XFX Pro Core 750: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules/NDReviews/images/XFXPro650750/DSCF2624.JPG

Corsair TX750 V2: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules/NDReviews/images/CorsairTX750V2/DSCF3011.JPG

Apart from different color PCB's, they're identical.

The XFX Black Edition/ XXX Pro Modular are Seasonic M12D, these PSU's are top tier, one of the best performers period. I would rank it slightly above Seasonic X/Corsair AX in terms of raw performance, as the ripple suppression is around the same, but the voltage regulation on the minor rails is a little tighter.

Bane said:
Always good to get some insider knowledge. Thanks.

Wonder if XFX will release a fully modular PSU like Seasonic X-Series or Platinium series. As they are great for highly managed cases or small ones when PSU needs removing but don't want to remove the cables.

The XFX 1000/1050/1250 are all based on the Seasonic X platform.

pc_monkey · 4 Dec 2011 at 11:55

@ATorNvidia
cheers ordering one now...
sad I don't qualify fo free delivery yet.

qbazdz · 5 Dec 2011 at 10:28

Just a few things from me as a 850W Black edition owner...

This is super quiet PSU - can't even hear it over the fans in the case.
Not fully modular - 24pin cable is in there permanently I'm afraid.
XFX service response on their website was reasonable - but nothing rapid either. It seemed to me that rep guy I talked to was replying from US not UK.

CUSTOM SLEEVING THEIR MODULAR CABLES VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY - at least according to the rep I talked to. SHAME

Great to know that at least the RMA center is in UK though.

So far - super happy with this PSU but made me think again about getting the Seasonic SS-850KM... their rep said it was ok to sleeve your cables... no warranty problems...
If only it was cheaper...

Tekgun · 5 Dec 2011 at 11:15

Nice info thanks

Tovo · 5 Dec 2011 at 11:30

Im using the XFX 750W Core Edition. Couldn't be happier with it.

fowler002 · 5 Dec 2011 at 23:37

is it just be or have the pics of the black editions changed? no longer showing the toxic green fan and modular cable conectors.

jaf2212 · 5 Dec 2011 at 23:43

fowler002 said:
is it just be or have the pics of the black editions changed? no longer showing the toxic green fan and modular cable conectors.

They have changed, seems xfx are going all black

big jenks · 6 Dec 2011 at 00:04

got the 1000watt one today playing skyrim on max settings with 580 sli the fan didn't even kick in.

kicked in on bf3 couldn't hear it and at this point it wasn't even in the case I was testing it before I did all the cables.

I've got a corsair 1200 watt for my other pc would have to say the xfx is probably the best out of the 2 noise wise and cable.

The pci-e cables come as 6 pin and 8 pin from one 12 pin connector at the psu end which is great.

I defiantly recommend this psu over any other I have used

pc_monkey · 6 Dec 2011 at 00:17

I ordered the 850watts modular Sunday expecting to be sent out Monday for delivery Tuesday, but when I checked the status of my order, its still in the queue apparently... not really happy with this as I paid for next day delivery, and it's my very first order from OCUK

fowler002 · 6 Dec 2011 at 01:22

big jenks said:
got the 1000watt one today playing skyrim on max settings with 580 sli the fan didn't even kick in.

kicked in on bf3 couldn't hear it and at this point it wasn't even in the case I was testing it before I did all the cables.

I've got a corsair 1200 watt for my other pc would have to say the xfx is probably the best out of the 2 noise wise and cable.

The pci-e cables come as 6 pin and 8 pin from one 12 pin connector at the psu end which is great.

I defiantly recommend this psu over any other I have used

is that the platinum or the gold?
is there enough pci-e connectors for tri-xfie 3x6pin and 3x8pin?

qbazdz · 6 Dec 2011 at 09:17

Check my build log for pics of the new design. Looks really neat

big jenks · 6 Dec 2011 at 09:25

I have the platinum one, yes it comes with 3 connectors of each.