• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Corsair or Seasonic?

Evacide

Member
Building another new comp and I was wondering which some of you would choose. I'm deciding between the Corsair HX520W and the Seasonic S12-500W.
 
They are both VG units. The Corsair is semi-modular and based on the new M12 Seasonic.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/ sure liked the Corsair.

Another consideration might be the Silverstone 500W Element. This is a VG unit built by
Enhance. It will be inexpensive compared to the above units.


...Galvanized
 
Is the enhance 5150gh rev 3 coming out soon and will they up the price b/c of the more combined amps? Can you tell us your specs evacide?
 
Originally posted by: acegazda
Is the enhance 5150gh rev 3 coming out soon and will they up the price b/c of the more combined amps? Can you tell us your specs evacide?


I believe the price will be the same and it will be RoHS compliant (lead free solder).

...Galvanized
 
p5w dh deluxe
e6600
2gb corsair ddr2 800
7900GTX (might upgrade to a geforce 8 when they come out in a while for directx 10)
x-fi xtrememusic
2 x 150 gb raptors
nec dvd 16x
lian li pc 60b plus II
 
Originally posted by: GalvanizedYankee
Originally posted by: acegazda
Is the enhance 5150gh rev 3 coming out soon and will they up the price b/c of the more combined amps? Can you tell us your specs evacide?


I believe the price will be the same and it will be RoHS compliant (lead free solder).

...Galvanized

I don't know which versino of ENP-5150GH I have, but it's RoHS compliant already.
 
Yeah you should stick with 500w or so. If the rev 3 of the enhance 5150gh is out, I would get that. Ewiz should have a good deal on it.
 
If your sticking with a single card setup for the life of your system, a 460W Masscool Nextherm is a good option. If you are planning SLi then I recommend the Corsair HX520.
 
Originally posted by: Skott
I'm curious how quiet the Corsair is. I got a Seasonic S12 600w and its really quiet.

Based on a Seasonic, it would be safe to assume that it is very quiet.
 
Yeah, I think the m12's are supposed to be s12's with a modular design... same efficiancy, same silence. Check out galvanized's link to jonnyguru's site. It will have some indication of how quiet it is.
 
Originally posted by: GalvanizedYankee
Baked, one has 12V of 31.5A combined and the series 3 is 35A combined and RoHS compliant.
So you might have the series 3.


...Galvanized

Hey, I just got my Enhance 5150gh from Ewiz delivered today and it is indeed the revision 3 (at least according to the sticker on the back next to where the cables come out). Also, it's got the RoHS logo on the side of the unit. Anyway, for $67 + shipping this is quite a deal IMHO.

Anyone waiting on the revision 3 should be safe to get aboard and get one!
 
Back
Top