alternative to x650?

[fo0k]

I'm having a hard time bringing myself to purchasing this, considering it has been on sale for $110 (and cheaper) a few months ago. Seems it has also been replaced by the x660, so i'm not sure why newegg raised the price

are there any equal or better alternatives to this psu in the $100-140 price bracket?

modular design is not important, but noise is.

 

[lehtv]

Yeah looks like it's currently sitting at $140. I don't see the X-660 listed in newegg at the moment though.

At that price it's still a great deal. You can't really get a better 650W PSU, apart from two options, both of which are more expensive: 1) the x-660 which is just a refresh of the x-650 and 2) corsair AX650, not because it's better quality but because it has 7-year warranty.

But if you want to cut down the price, consider Corsair HX650. Very high quality and 7 year warranty for $120 in newegg. It's only 80plus bronze though which does mean more heat is generated but that doesn't necessarily mean you'll even hear it.

 

[BoomerD]

Yeah looks like it's currently sitting at $140. I don't see the X-660 listed in newegg at the moment though.

At that price it's still a great deal. You can't really get a better 650W PSU, apart from two options, both of which are more expensive: 1) the x-660 which is just a refresh of the x-650 and 2) corsair AX650, not because it's better quality but because it has 7-year warranty.

But if you want to cut down the price, consider Corsair HX650. Very high quality and 7 year warranty for $120 in newegg. It's only 80plus bronze though which does mean more heat is generated but that doesn't necessarily mean you'll even hear it.

Agreed. GOOD power supplies aren't cheap...

If you buy a Corsair PSU before the 15th, this code:

EMCKAKA24

is good for 10% off and free shipping.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

The AX750 is $144 after rebate on Newegg right now. You're getting an X-750 essentially.

Forget the HX series. They're old and not as good in terms of efficiency. Isn't it like the Bronze series in Seasonic's lineup? Might as well go with something newer for a similar price. The X-650 is a very good PSU, and I'd recommend anyone to go with it.

 

[lehtv]

Hmm, it says $149.99 AR, not $144. Still an excellent deal though, if you're looking for a 750w psu.

Regarding the HX650 - can you get a better 650W PSU for $120? The build quality is top of the line, despite being 80Plus Bronze. Even if it's a bit older lineup, the fact that they're still around says to me that Corsair hasn't felt the need to refresh the lineup - why fix what isn't broken.

btw looks like the HX650 is $110 AR atm

 

[ransomlist]

NZXT Hale90 650M

Its on sale at UK E-tailer (Scan.co.uk) for £69/$109 right now (is it OK to link direct to a listing, or frowned upon?). But i guess that's as much use as a chocolate kettle if you are in the states, unless you can get it shipped over and import taxes/customs tarifs if any aren't too nasty.

Regardless, its a solid unit out last year with 54 amps on a single rail.

As others have said, Corsair Tx v2, HX and AX are all good (not sure which specific models are essentially seasonics though)

 

[mikemcc]

I was going to get the Seasonic 750W, but then the Corsair HX650 went on a daily deal at Newegg. Combined with the code already listed above, it came in at a whopping $88 with free shipping. The HX650 is a Seasonic OEM unit, and I have always considered Seasonic and Corsair to be about equal in terms of quality and reliability. I have old builds right now, but I have a Corsair PSU in my most recent build and have helped several friends build systems and not one has had a problem with Corsair PSUs. That's partly why I chose Corsair again for my own build, which I'll be doing today. The deal was SO good, I just couldn't justify spending the extra $$ on a very nice Seasonic.

So, if you can, hold off and check Newegg tomorrow and the next day to see if the HX might go on another daily deal. Combine that with the code and you'll get a killer deal. Even if it isn't a daily deal, that's still a great price for a quality PSU.

 

[Termie]

That $110 deal on the Seasonic x650 comes and goes - it was available for that price last week, and it's the price I got it for earlier this year.

I wouldn't be surprised if there was something wrong with the x660 series. It came and went quite quickly, while the x650 is still around. That or it was too expensive to produce. Rest assured there is absolutely nothing wrong with the x650.

If you really only want the "newest," the x760 is available at Microcenter for $152 plus shipping: http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0352258.

An excellent deal for a 750w-class PSU. But not the best...it can't beat this Corsair Gold 750w for $133AR/Code:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139016

Heck, that's Hot Deals worthy...

 

[fo0k]

thanks a lot guys!

i probably don't need the x760 because i never really run SLI or x-fire (by the time i upgrade my videocard, it is more economical to just buy a new one instead of a second one).

unfortunately my old pcp&c 400w silencer seems to be showing its age.

 

[Termie]

thanks a lot guys!

i probably don't need the x760 because i never really run SLI or x-fire (by the time i upgrade my videocard, it is more economical to just buy a new one instead of a second one).

unfortunately my old pcp&c 400w silencer seems to be showing its age.

Do you really need 650w then? Without going with dual graphics, you'd be hard-pressed to use over 500w with any graphics card.

If you're fine with 400w, then the $95AR/FS Seasonic 400w Fanless is the obvious choice:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151097

Or perhaps the 460w version for $110AR: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151099

These are by far the best prices I've seen for these models, and they are absolutely top-notch PSUs.

 

[lehtv]

Agreed, X-650 isn't necessary except for high-end single card systems or midrange dual-GPU systems. I use X-650 with i7 920 and an overclocked 560 Ti. I don't really need 650W but I bought it for future proofing, in case I buy a more power hungry GPU later; and I want to ensure PSU longevity. But 500W is fine for any midrange setup, especially considering that the 28nm GPUs and 22nm processors being released in the coming months don't increase power requirements despite performing a lot better. In many cases they have markedly lower TDP's than current generation counterparts.

Corsair CX430 V2 is arguably the best value ~400W PSU, it's very robust and high quality for such a cheap unit. It can put out over 500W in overload tests at over 40C ambient. CX500 V2 is also a great choice. The highest quality PSUs under 600W are Seasonic X-560 and X-400 Fanless, but they're not as wallet friendly as CX.

 

[fo0k]

i probably am fine with a lower wattage psu, but i'd like to future proof my system. i noticed after upgrading my videocard (6950), a lot more noise was introduced through my audio. my soundcard (xonar st) uses an extra power connector, too. with everything being overclocked (mem/proc/vid), i think i may be drawing too much power.

the noise through my soundcard's output gets REALLY intense when the videocard is being stressed.

i would like a moderate amount of power, but it has to be CLEAN power.

 

[lehtv]

i would like a moderate amount of power, but it has to be CLEAN power.

Well, I think you should choose between X-560 and X-650. Neither is a wrong choice... X-650 just has a bit more headroom and costs a bit more.

500W is recommended for 6950 by AMD, so you'll be perfectly fine with X-560 as it's the best PSU in its class. Even in terms of future proofing, because the future is higher performance with less watts.

 

[BoomerD]

i probably am fine with a lower wattage psu, but i'd like to future proof my system. i noticed after upgrading my videocard (6950), a lot more noise was introduced through my audio. my soundcard (xonar st) uses an extra power connector, too. with everything being overclocked (mem/proc/vid), i think i may be drawing too much power.

the noise through my soundcard's output gets REALLY intense when the videocard is being stressed.

i would like a moderate amount of power, but it has to be CLEAN power.

If the power supply is built on a Seasonic chassis, it should be clean. They're possibly the best OEM power supply manufacturer around.

I run the Corsair HX620 on a single card system. I don't NEED that much, but I like having some "overhead" rather than pushing the power supply to it's maximum rated capacity.

If I was shopping for a new power supply, I'd consider these brands:
(listed in no particular order)

Corsair (some models)
Seasonic
XFX
Antec (some models)
NZXT (some models)

I'd consider wattage output, length of warranty, modular/non-modular, and ratings on JonnyGuru.com as well as price.

 

[ransomlist]

Corsair (some models)
Seasonic
XFX
Antec (some models)
NZXT (some models)
JonnyGuru.com as well as price.

Very useful reviews there that go into greater detail than most.

Regards NZXT, the hale90 series is good, period.

Seasonic brand (not OEM) seem overpriced to me

Thermal-take tx 675, 775 are around at practically unique price points. Superb for £65 and ~75-80£, less in the US without your VAT and import tax.

Take a long look at Thermaltake TX675W

 

[lehtv]

Seasonic brand (not OEM) seem overpriced to me

I don't find their midrange series overpriced. They're all highly reliable units with 5 year warranty. X-series is a bit highly priced though, but with good reason since each of the X models is the best in its class.

 

[Termie]

FYI, the x660 is currently available on sale at Superbiiz for $124 with free shipping - that's cheaper than you'll find the x650 most places:

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php...tJTJGZGV0YWlsLnBocCUzRm5hbWUlM0RQUy1TUzY2MEtN

Code: SIZZLE (ending 9/19)

 

[foxrocks]

NZXT Hale90 is excellent - looks neat, 80+ Gold, pretty cheap (at least here in the UK). Downside is it has a lot of hardwired cables so you could be left trying to hide some.

Thermaltake Toughpower XT is also very good. You could probably get by with the 575W version which is currently £55 in the UK - ridiculously cheap. Downsides are minor: sleeving doesn't go all the way in, and if you have a case window then it's worth bearing in mind that the thing is pretty damn ugly. If you don't give a crap what it looks like then I think this is the best value right now.

Coolermaster Silent Pro Gold is another one probably worth considering at the right price. If it's close in price to an AX-650 or X-660 then I'd opt for them, but in the UK at least it can be found quite a bit cheaper (£90 versus £110-120). Great performance, 80+ Gold, only three hardwired cables, really nice finish and build quality. It's a very solid unit at the right price.

 

[fo0k]

FYI, the x660 is currently available on sale at Superbiiz for $124 with free shipping - that's cheaper than you'll find the x650 most places:

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php...tJTJGZGV0YWlsLnBocCUzRm5hbWUlM0RQUy1TUzY2MEtN

Code: SIZZLE (ending 9/19)

i went with this. close enough to the $110 newegg deal.

thanks

i shouldn't need another psu for quite a long time

 

[Termie]

i went with this. close enough to the $110 newegg deal.

thanks

i shouldn't need another psu for quite a long time

Great - glad to help. The X-series really is amazing.