Which "PSU" Should I Choose?

swordfish666 · Jun 17, 2010

I am thinking of buying one of these PSUs. Please help me choose. My system has Crossfire configuration with 2 X "HD4870X2" and an overclocked cpu (Phenom II x4 955@4.0GHz).

Which one of these should I prefer ? (ignore the prices)

1 | Cooler Master Real Power M850
2 | Cooler Master Silent Pro M 850
3 | Corsair 750HX
4 | Corsair 850HX

Thanks in advance.

AhokZYashA · Jun 17, 2010

HX850 from the corsair..
you wont regret it.

swordfish666 · Jun 17, 2010

AhokZYashA said:
HX850 from the corsair..
you wont regret it.

Will consider

Thanks.

Fourstaff · Jun 17, 2010

+1 to HX 850, the 4870X2 CF can potentially eat 600w, leaving you with enough juice for the rest of your components.

Radical_Edward · Jun 17, 2010

Go with a Corsair or SeaSonic PSU, you won't regret it!

AhokZYashA · Jun 17, 2010

another option is from Enermax, the Revo 85+ 850W also good.

NdMk2o1o · Jun 17, 2010

Whats your current PSU and why do you need/want to upgrade?

InnocentCriminal · Jun 17, 2010

I'm a big fan of Corsair's HX range, been using them since the 520's release however, if you're budget can allow it - I'd recommend the AX750W.

swordfish666 · Jun 17, 2010

NdMk2o1o said:
Whats your current PSU and why do you need/want to upgrade?

My current PSU is High Power 750W Absolute Series. My PC has started to reset itself when it is under full load. And I've found out that it's because of the PSU. That's why I want to upgrade.

NdMk2o1o · Jun 17, 2010

swordfish666 said:
My current PSU is High Power 750W Absolute Series. My PC has started to reset itself when it is under full load. And I've found out that it's because of the PSU. That's why I want to upgrade.

Never heard of hi power, what OEM is it?

Also whats your budget and where are you buying from as you have only listed 4 possible contenders.

swordfish666 · Jun 17, 2010

NdMk2o1o said:
Never heard of hi power, what OEM is it?

Also whats your budget and where are you buying from as you have only listed 4 possible contenders.

http://www.highpower-tech.com/eng/

It's not OEM, but it's not a remarkable PSU either. I've narrowed the options to four not because I'm not able to find another ones but because I've heard of these ones most of the time. But if you have other suggestions, I'll think about them.

Solaris17 · Jun 17, 2010

AhokZYashA said:
HX850 from the corsair..
you wont regret it.

agreed

Frick · Jun 17, 2010

If you're low on cash you might want to look into Chieftech, Scythe (the Kamariki 4 550W retails for under €50 here) or the like. Avoid the cheapest ones though.

InnocentCriminal · Jun 17, 2010

Frick said:
If you're low on cash you might want to look into Chieftech, Scythe (the Kamariki 4 550W retails for under €50 here) or the like. Avoid the cheapest ones though.

Definitely! Always go with well known, respectable brands.

NdMk2o1o · Jun 17, 2010

Well if you have the budget I would have to agree the hx 850 is the best option out of those listed and should last you a long time. :toast:

I dont find chieftec to be that cheap personally, my last 650w from them was £70 iir

swordfish666 · Jun 17, 2010

Frick said:
If you're low on cash you might want to look into Chieftech, Scythe (the Kamariki 4 550W retails for under €50 here) or the like. Avoid the cheapest ones though.

Money is not a problem right now Just wanna a buy a good PSU. Thanks.

Fourstaff · Jun 17, 2010

swordfish666 said:
Money is not a problem right now Just wanna a buy a good PSU. Thanks.

Corsair HX850 it is :toast:

swordfish666 · Jun 17, 2010

Fourstaff said:
Corsair HX850 it is

So far, every post points to Corsair. I hope I won't regret buying one.

Laurijan · Jun 17, 2010

swordfish666 said:
So far, every post points to Corsair. I hope I won't regret buying one.

I am sure you wont

AhokZYashA · Jun 17, 2010

I am sure either!!
Corsair is excellent..

Lionheart · Jun 17, 2010

Yep, HX850 FTW :toast:

Hmmmm if money aint a problem grab a HX1000w :laugh:

Frick · Jun 17, 2010

CHAOS_KILLA said:
Yep, HX850 FTW

Hmmmm if money aint a problem grab a HX1000w

Or a AX1200. Badass as heck.

Chicken Patty · Jun 17, 2010

I'D go with the Corsair HX850. Just can't go wrong with it :toast:

CDdude55 · Jun 17, 2010

I have a Corsair 850TX PSU and it's awesome. :rockout:

Go for it.

MelodiousUltra · Jun 18, 2010

People rarely regret buying Corsair power supplies. I guess the Corsair 850HX is a pretty good choice and it is modular. Good luck!

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