Which among these is best???

cmptrluvr · Mar 25, 2011, 04:55 AM

My bro gotta get a new PC...
He wants 2 knw which PSU wud be best for his PC...His budget 4 the PSU is around Rs. 3500/=...He has chosen

Corsair 600W Power Supply - Model CMPSU-600GSUK
Corsair Builder Series 600W Power Supply (CMPSU-600CX)
Seasonic 500W PowerSupply (S12II-500)
Seasonic 500W PowerSupply (SS-500ES)
Point of View Black Diamond 500Watt
FSP 500W PowerSupply (SAGA II 500)
FSP Blue Storm Pro 500W PowerSupply

He has chosen sapphire 6850 GPU!!!
Which among the above is best????
Plz help!!!

OldBuzzard · Mar 25, 2011, 07:50 AM

I would go with the Corsair 600W Power Supply - Model CMPSU-600GSUK ,

I had to google it, but that's the GS600 which is a step above the CX600.

cmptrluvr · Mar 25, 2011, 12:48 PM

@ OldBuzzard!!!
I thought Seasonic 500W PowerSupply (S12II-500) might be a better one...
Wud u plz plz plz check it and also compare it with the corsair PSU???

OldBuzzard · Mar 25, 2011, 03:22 PM

The Seasonic would be acceptable. In fact, some Corsair PSUs (not the GS600 however), are made by Seasonic.

One reason for going with the Corsair over the Seasonic is that the Corsair has 48 AMPS available on the +12v vs 34 AMPS on the Seasonic.

AMPS on the +12v are importamt when you are looking at the higher end vid cards. Especially if you are thinking of going with a SLI or Crossfire setup.

Corsair just doesn't make a 'bad' PSU, they are all very high quality. which makes it easy to recommend them.

Also, in the unlikely event you do need custoner service, Corsair's is second to none.

Lastly...I'm an unrepentant CORSAIR FANBOY when it comes to their PSUs.

Judas · Mar 25, 2011, 03:24 PM

i agree with oldbuzzard...

cmptrluvr · Mar 25, 2011, 04:05 PM

Thnx a alot OldBuzzard!!!

**kris23** · Mar 25, 2011, 06:30 PM

i have me one of Corsair's 1200AX PSUs, one of the most solid things i have ever used...

Judas · Mar 25, 2011, 07:33 PM

jeese.. not sure what exactly i'd have to do to warrant 1200AX model.... i can't super load my 1000HX atm already..

even with 3 4870x2's.... i had lots of room left over on the amperages..

**kris23** · Mar 25, 2011, 07:46 PM

i just wanted that 7 year warranty... the e-peen was an added bonus

Judas · Mar 25, 2011, 07:50 PM

the highest load i've put my computer under was 940 watts draw from the wall.

that's excluding the monitors and other devices...

this is the rating my APC UPS gave me which confirmed with a multimeter is with a 1-3 watt variance. so very accurate i'd say.

At near full load... i get roughly 16 minutes of battery backup time.... which i'd say is good considering.

**kris23** · Mar 25, 2011, 08:00 PM

as long as i can load it to at least 600w, i think i can get my money's worth... 92% efficiency is nice to have.

OldBuzzard · Mar 26, 2011, 12:31 AM

I'm running 2x 4870's with my HX620. I'm not really sure just how hard I'm pushing it. I'm also running 3x HDDs, a DVD burner, a 3.5 FDD, the Creative front audio panel, and the Koolance Exos off of it.

I decided to upgrade a bit to the AX750 for my new build, which will most likely still have the 2x 4870s unless I can talk "The War Department" into letting me get a 6950.

**synthesis204** · Mar 27, 2011, 06:45 AM

I...have a Sparkle 1000W. Now, before you go all bonkers on me, it is gold certified (91% efficiency I believe) and it was a good amount cheaper than the HX1000, and Corsair hadn't released their AX series yet. It also has six 12v rails. Yes, 6, with a 100A peak

And I agree with OldB. For the cost, it's quite good.

Mar 25, 2011, 04:55 AM	#1
cmptrluvr HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Kashmir Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	Which among these is best??? My bro gotta get a new PC... He wants 2 knw which PSU wud be best for his PC...His budget 4 the PSU is around Rs. 3500/=...He has chosen Corsair 600W Power Supply - Model CMPSU-600GSUK Corsair Builder Series 600W Power Supply (CMPSU-600CX) Seasonic 500W PowerSupply (S12II-500) Seasonic 500W PowerSupply (SS-500ES) Point of View Black Diamond 500Watt FSP 500W PowerSupply (SAGA II 500) FSP Blue Storm Pro 500W PowerSupply He has chosen sapphire 6850 GPU!!! Which among the above is best???? Plz help!!!

Mar 25, 2011, 07:50 AM	#2
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	Re: Which among these is best??? I would go with the Corsair 600W Power Supply - Model CMPSU-600GSUK , I had to google it, but that's the GS600 which is a step above the CX600. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Mar 25, 2011, 12:48 PM	Thread Starter #3
cmptrluvr HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Kashmir Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	Re: Which among these is best??? @ OldBuzzard!!! I thought Seasonic 500W PowerSupply (S12II-500) might be a better one... Wud u plz plz plz check it and also compare it with the corsair PSU???

Mar 25, 2011, 03:22 PM	#4
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	Re: Which among these is best??? The Seasonic would be acceptable. In fact, some Corsair PSUs (not the GS600 however), are made by Seasonic. One reason for going with the Corsair over the Seasonic is that the Corsair has 48 AMPS available on the +12v vs 34 AMPS on the Seasonic. AMPS on the +12v are importamt when you are looking at the higher end vid cards. Especially if you are thinking of going with a SLI or Crossfire setup. Corsair just doesn't make a 'bad' PSU, they are all very high quality. which makes it easy to recommend them. Also, in the unlikely event you do need custoner service, Corsair's is second to none. Lastly...I'm an unrepentant CORSAIR FANBOY when it comes to their PSUs. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Mar 25, 2011, 04:05 PM	Thread Starter #6
cmptrluvr HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Kashmir Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	Re: Which among these is best??? Thnx a alot OldBuzzard!!!

Mar 25, 2011, 06:30 PM	#7
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Re: Which among these is best??? i have me one of Corsair's 1200AX PSUs, one of the most solid things i have ever used... __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Mar 25, 2011, 07:46 PM	#9
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Re: Which among these is best??? i just wanted that 7 year warranty... the e-peen was an added bonus __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Mar 25, 2011, 08:00 PM	#11
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Re: Which among these is best??? as long as i can load it to at least 600w, i think i can get my money's worth... 92% efficiency is nice to have. __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Mar 26, 2011, 12:31 AM	#12
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	Re: Which among these is best??? I'm running 2x 4870's with my HX620. I'm not really sure just how hard I'm pushing it. I'm also running 3x HDDs, a DVD burner, a 3.5 FDD, the Creative front audio panel, and the Koolance Exos off of it. I decided to upgrade a bit to the AX750 for my new build, which will most likely still have the 2x 4870s unless I can talk "The War Department" into letting me get a 6950. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Mar 27, 2011, 06:45 AM	#13
synthesis204 Dragonborn Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,175 Rep Power: 97 System Specs	Re: Which among these is best??? I...have a Sparkle 1000W. Now, before you go all bonkers on me, it is gold certified (91% efficiency I believe) and it was a good amount cheaper than the HX1000, and Corsair hadn't released their AX series yet. It also has six 12v rails. Yes, 6, with a 100A peak And I agree with OldB. For the cost, it's quite good. __________________ Donate the spare computing power of your PC to help to cure alzheimers, ALS, huntington's, parkinson's disease and cancer: Fold for HH!