HX620 or TX650

[VinnyChase]

Normally I would get the TX650 due to pricing, but until 9/5 the HX620 is only $10 more than the TX650 at newegg. I've read the reviews from JohhnyGURU, Hardware Secrets, HardForum, as well as others. I've also perused various forums so I know both are manufactured by Seasonic and both are single rail.

What I want to know is the HX620 the better PSU, even if by a slim margin. Or does it really come down to modular vs non-modular? Many people have stated that the HX series is geared more toward the enthusiast than the TX series. Does the fact that the HX620 is several years older than the TX650 mean anything?

Here's a quote from Redbeard someone put up on the XtremeSystems Forums:

one advantage of tx 650 over 620 hx is the quality of the cabling - even tho' non-modular and tbh the unused cables can be tucked away usually.

What is the difference in the cabling?

 

[Zero82z]

They both use the same platform and are of basically equal quality. It comes down to whether you would rather have modular cables or an additional 30W of capacity.

Here's a quote from Redbeard someone put up on the XtremeSystems Forums:

one advantage of tx 650 over 620 hx is the quality of the cabling - even tho' non-modular and tbh the unused cables can be tucked away usually.

What is the difference in the cabling?

That quote is BS as far as I can tell. There is nothing wrong with the cabling used by the HX620.

 

[HOOfan_1]

the modular cables on the HX620 are flat and are plastic coated instead of a fabric sleeve. There are many many people out there that love the flat cables.

I can't say that Redbeard didn't say that, but I can't imagine he did.