Discussion Thoughts on ThermalTake Toughpower Grand 850W (RGB of course), or alternative suggestions

[DaTT]

Looking at https://www.amazon.ca/Thermaltake-T...PG-0850FPCGUS-R/dp/B01MQU6CWU?ref_=ast_sto_dp this PSU. Powering an i7 9700k and a future RTX 3080. It will be replacing a Thermaltake Toughpower 750w, which is perfectlly fine, just doesn't have enough 8 PIN connectors for the 3080.

Thoughts? Alternatives in similar price range?

 

[UsandThem]

It's an OK unit if you want RGB, but there are better options depending on pricing in Canada.

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/thermaltake-toughpower-grand-rgb-850w-gold-psu,5822-12.html

However, it has to contend with formidable opponents like the Corsair RM850x and Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 850W. If you don't care about fancy lighting on your PSU, then there's no reason to prefer the TPG-850AH3FSGR over competing models that offer better performance and cost about the same (if not less).

I don't need RGB, so I would personally go with the Seasonic or Corsair unit (depending on price). Another good unit to consider would be the Super Flower unit, but once again depending on the price in Canada. In the U.S., their pricing is pretty aggressive against Corsair and Corsair.

 

[DaTT]

I do not necessarily require RGB, however everything else is RGB in my case. Both the Seasonic and Corsair PSU's mentioned above are $179 CAD. The Super Flower isn't even listed on Newegg.ca.

I did read a few reviews stating that the 12v on the Thermaltake was sometimes reading around 11.2v at idle....maybe just a bad few. Mostly positive reviews. Thought I'd reach out to experts.

Basically, it sounds like the Seasonic and Corsair are marginally better units, unless RGB is a factor. Appreciate the input.

 

[DaTT]

Ended up ordering the Seasonic. Thanks again for the input.

 

[DaTT]

Well, turns out there is an issue with the motherboard connector on the Seasonsic unit, so I will be returning it today and picking up the Corsair unit. Stock is very limited.

 

[sdifox]

I have the RM850x but I am not really pushing it anyway. Just Ryzen 3700X, Radeon 5700XT and 1 NVME.

 

[DaTT]

Are those modular cables custom? I like them as the Seasonic comes with the flat ribbon style cables. I prefer the round ones

 

[sdifox]

Are those modular cables custom? I like them as the Seasonic comes with the flat ribbon style cables. I prefer the round ones

nope, came with the psu. got it on Prime Day 2019 for US$100

I don't really care what it looks like, it sits under the table anyway. Can't fathom why people buy good PSU only to pollute DC with noise from bad RGB driver circuits.

 

[sdifox]

Cable pouch

 

[DaTT]

Yup, got the rounded cables with mine as well, except for the Molex and SATA cables, they are ribbon style. No issues with this unit.