corsair 650tx vs. bfg ls 550

[burnttoast45]

Looking for some advice here. My 550watt psu recently started smoking and blew up, or at least the fan died so I've started looking for a solid, dependable psu.

i've been looking at the corsair 650tx (http://tinyurl.com/3vfjhr) vs. the bfg ls 550 (http://tinyurl.com/d8u6bd). from what i've read, they both seem like quality units. which would you recommend over the other?

additional details:
these units pack more than enough power for my system. i'll be getting it from newegg (quality customer support) and other psu warranty will come into play. also price isn't a major concern. i just want something dependable.

in case you were wondering:
Cooler Master Elite 330 Mid Tower
4gbs ddr2 ram
1 geforce 8800gt 512mb
2 sata 7200rpm 500gb hds
2 dvd/cdrw drives
gigabyte ga-ep35 mobo
intel core 2 duo e8400 wolfdale 3.0
(btw, the long term plan was to overclock)

thanks!

- burnttoast

 

[HOOfan 1]

The Corsair TX650 is a better power supply and obviously had higher output. The BFG is good enough though.

 

[Lunyone]

Even the Corsair 450vx or even the 550vx have plenty of power for your current system. The Antec Earthwatts 500w would even be a good choice too, but I think it only has a 3 yr warranty and the Corsair's have 5 yr warranties. It's up to you, but I wouldn't skimp on the PSU for obvious reasons. Personally I'd get the Corsair 650tx over the BFG, but that is my opinion.

 

[burnttoast45]

Thanks for the feedback. I think I'll go with the Corsair.

 

[Lunyone]

Either of them would've been fine, but I think you are making a good decision with the Corsair PSU. You should have that PSU for quite some time and it should be able to go through a couple of upgrades too!!