Question Antec NeoECO Gold Zen - Good?

[torlen11cc]

I was looking for a PSU and I found the below on amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07XDHXTB3/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

How good is it compared to Gigabyte B700H / Cooler Master MWE White V2 / Corsair CX550M (gray label)?

 

[UsandThem]

None of those listed above would be one I'd personally go with all the options out there. However, out of the choices above, at least the Antec is gold rated (made by Andyson) and is a step compared to the other two models you listed.

 

[PrinceXizor]

So, is this list wrong then?
Actual PSU Manufacturers

It says the Neo ECO line is made by Seasonic.

 

[UsandThem]

So, is this list wrong then?
Actual PSU Manufacturers

It says the Neo ECO line is made by Seasonic.

Seasonic makes several models for Antec, but the model I linked to JonnyGuru's forums says that unit is made by Andyson.

Without a teardown review, we don't know for sure.

In this Reddit thread, it appears they've changed up the insides of this modelt, while using the same model name.

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/fxvx0a

 

[PrinceXizor]

Interesting. I'm in the market for a new PSU and it's tough with the limited supply right now.

 

[UsandThem]

Interesting. I'm in the market for a new PSU and it's tough with the limited supply right now.

I haven't had a need for a new one for a while, but from browsing sales at places like Newegg and Amazon, I've seen many good models at reasonable prices again. Also don't forget about Super Flower's units which are a very stable platform, and have 10 year warranties.

https://www.amazon.com/Super-Flower-Fanless-Modular-SF-850F14HG/dp/B07TGJ58SN

 

[UsandThem]

Actually, the 650w is only $99.99 at Newegg, so it's tough to beat that.

https://www.newegg.com/super-flower-leadex-iii-sf-650f14hg-650w/p/1HU-024C-00007

 

[PrinceXizor]

Never heard of them? What's their deal?
Also, is $100 for 650Watt a good deal? I was under the impression that $75ish was more than target in that wattage range. I guess it depends on the 80+ rating I suppose.

 

[PrinceXizor]

Sorry, not trying to thread hijack....

 

[UsandThem]

Never heard of them? What's their deal?
Also, is $100 for 650Watt a good deal? I was under the impression that $75ish was more than target in that wattage range. I guess it depends on the 80+ rating I suppose.

They made high-end power supplies for EVGA.

Apparently EVGA wanted to go with less expensive manufacturers, so Super Flower decided to enter the U.S. market under their own name (although they sold under their own name in Asian markets for some time now).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Flower
https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/super-flower-psu-brand-entering-the-u-s-market.264391/

 

[PrinceXizor]

Super Flower is interesting. Is there a nice cheat sheet of good PSUs so I can sale watch? Can you define what "good prices" are? I realize we won't see 2017 prices, but the last time I was in the market for a power supply I bought a 380W Antec Green in 2013. LOL.

 

[undertaker101]

Check out evga B-stock sales on Wednesdays, you can get 650W gold for $49.99 and 1 year warranty. There are coupon/associate codes too on the interwebs to bring the prices down ....

 

[UsandThem]

Those EVGA B stock power supplies also only come with a 1 year warranty. Not a big deal if a person is buying a low-end unit that only comes with 1-2 year warranty to begin with, but is not good when a new unit comes with a 7-10 year warranty.

 

[undertaker101]

Those EVGA B stock power supplies also only come with a 1 year warranty. Not a big deal if a person is buying a low-end unit that only comes with 1-2 year warranty to begin with, but is not good when a new unit comes with a 7-10 year warranty.

Fair point , but they are a good source of decent equipment when the market acts crazy like the GPU market right now and PSUs earlier in the year. Plus most credit cards add 1-2 years of warranty on top.