Quality Brand

[lifeblood]

My power supply of 3.5 years left me yesterday and took my motherboard with it. Now I'm looking for a new one. What are the top 3 -5 power supply brands that I should be looking at (not actual PS, just the reputable brands)?

I'm looking at the 550W range (the old one was 430W). By top, I mean most reliable while being affordable. I do not care about pretty blue lights, modular cables, or super quiet adjustable fans (I wear headphones while playing).

 

[BoomerD]

This one's only 520 watts, but is a top-rated PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151093

Here's a couple more offerings from Seasonic in your approximate range:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ED&Pagesize=20

This one is 550 watts, and is a top-rated PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817207013

These 3 are 550-600 watts and are top-rated PSU's:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ED&Pagesize=20

Here's the Antec version of the first Seasonic I posted:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371047

Nearly all of these have one thing in common...they're Seasonic builds...IMO, the best in the biz.

 

[lehtv]

The best quality manufacturer is probably Seasonic, who have their own brand and make PSUs for Corsair, XFX and Antec [edit: and PC Power & Cooling]. In addition, Delta makes many of Antec's units which are pretty good, and CWT makes some of Corsair's units which are also great (e.g. HX series; Corsair AX1200 is a Flextronics unit). Then you also have PC Power & Cooling and Enermax who make their own PSUs that are usually quite good, but they're not Seasonic. Some OCZ PSUs made by PCP&C are decent. Kingwin has some good high-end PSUs.

Personally I'd go with XFX Core 550. A high quality Seasonic unit for just $55, what's not to like?

 

[BoomerD]

The best quality manufacturer is probably Seasonic, who have their own brand and make PSUs for Corsair, XFX and Antec. In addition, Delta makes many of Antec's units which are pretty good, and CWT makes some of Corsair's units which are also great (e.g. HX series; Corsair AX1200 is a Flextronics unit). Then you also have PC Power & Cooling and Enermax who make their own PSUs that are usually quite good, but they're not Seasonic. Some OCZ PSUs made by PCP&C are decent. Kingwin has some good high-end PSUs.

Personally I'd go with XFX Core 550. A high quality Seasonic unit for just $55, what's not to like?

Gonna have to correct you here...

Corsair http://www.corsair.com/
OEM: Channel Well Tech
VX550W ~41A
CX600W ~40A
GS600W ~48A
TX750W ~60A
HX750W ~62A
TX850W ~70A
HX850W ~70A
TX950W ~78A
HX1000W ~80A
OEM: Seasonic
CX400W ~30A
VX450W ~33A
HX450W ~33A
HX520W ~40A
HX620W ~50A
HX650W ~52A
TX650W ~52A
AX750 ~62A
AX850 ~70A
OEM: Flextronics
AX1200 ~100A

PC Power & Cooling http://www.pcpower.com
OEM: Seasonic
Silencer 310 ~19A
Silencer 360 ~21A
Silencer 370 ~27A
Silencer 420 ~27A
Silencer 470 ~26A
Silencer 500 ~35A
Silencer 610 ~49A
Silencer 750 ~60A
Silencer 910 ~74A
OEM: Sirfa/High Power
Silencer Mk II 500W ~36A
Silencer Mk II 650W ~54A
Silencer Mk II 750W ~62A
Silencer Mk II 950W ~83A
OEM: Win-Tact
Turbo-Cool 475 ~30A
Turbo-Cool 510 (all versions) ~34A
Turbo-Cool 850 SSI T85SSI SLI ~54A
Turbo-Cool 860 PPCT860 ~64A
Turbo-Cool 1KW-Quad SLI T1KW-4E ~66A
Turbo-Cool 1KW-Quad SLI T1KW-SR ~72A
Turbo-Cool 1200W ~90A
Turbo-Cool PPCT1200ESA ~100A

http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=205763

 

[lehtv]

Hmm. Thanks, I was sure PCP&C manufactured their own PSUs. Looks like that's not the case :thumbsup:

 

[BoomerD]

Hmm. Thanks, I was sure PCP&C manufactured their own PSUs. Looks like that's not the case :thumbsup:

That's what they've always wanted consumers to think...I did once upon a time.