Looking for information on PSU purchase

[OmegaDL50]

I recently been looking at a Rosewill Capstone 550-M PSU.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182262

Having did extensive research on the OEM, apparently the Capstone series is based on the same platform with an identical interior design as the Super Flower Golden Green PSUs which is also rebranded under the Kingwin Lazer Gold and the NZXT Hale90 series of PSUs.

Looking at several websites for several of these models all got Recommendations from JonnyGuru.com HardwareSecrets.com and some getting Silver Awards from our very own [H]ardOCP reviews.

However most of these reviews all pertain to the standard version. I can't find very little information on the Capstone M version.

As far as I can tell, the only difference is that it's a modular unit. However to me this also means it using a modular PCB in it's interior design, which tells me that the interior may very well be different then the standard version.

My reasons for researching this PSU is because of the standard models having all Japanese capacitors from Chemi-Con, solid 12v single rail readings in the load tests, gold rated efficiency, and very low ripple for the ratings in accordance to reviews, the 5 year warranty and $85 price tag are pluses.

I don't have a JonnyGuru.com forum account, so I figure I'd ask here and hope anyone can divulge any details on this particular model. Perhaps I'm missing something.

To me a PSU is perhaps the most crucial component in a PC. It's better to be safe with a high end PSU instead of a cheap one blowing up and taking out your $700+ PC parts along with it.

I am undecided between this unit and a Seasonic M2II / Antec HCG 620 unit, but reading posts and reviews over at JonnyGuru it seems this Super Flower Golden Green platform is on the same level of quality as some high-end Seasonic units.

The only thing that concerns me is the lack of MOV in this unit. However using a quality Surge Protector or UPS would fix this issue.

My PSU needs to power a i5 3750k, MSI Twin Frozr III HD 7950, (2x4GB) 8GB DDR3, with two SATA HDDs and 1 SATA DVD-Burner. and a Case with 5 fans.

If I overclock it will be done at stable levels on stock voltages only so I will not be doing any over voltages.

Any input or advice would be highly recommended.

 

[Jorona]

Overclocking even at stock voltages is going to increase current, and thus wattage.

From the pictures on Neweggs site, the internals appear to be similar to the normal Capstones. I would say that this likely is still a Super Flower based unit.

Super Flower, Seasonic, Delta, and CWT are all up there when it comes to quality units. I don't think you'll have any issues with this guy.

 

[DJ Big T]

I wouldn't be that worried, but I would be worried about the only 1 year warranty on that PSU.

 

[SolidBladez]

I wouldn't be that worried, but I would be worried about the only 1 year warranty on that PSU.

Actually it has a 5 year warranty.

http://www.rosewill.com/products/1804/ProductDetail_Specifications.htm (applies to all Capstone PSUs)

 

[DJ Big T]

Actually it has a 5 year warranty.

http://www.rosewill.com/products/1804/ProductDetail_Specifications.htm (applies to all Capstone PSUs)

Ah, thanks - I didn't see that - newegg said 1 - wouldn't be the first time they are wrong. I would go for it. Seems like that should be a solid PSU choice, despite the brand.

 

[OmegaDL50]

Thanks very much. I feel more confident about the Capstone 500-M unit.

I think I'll buy it. 1 year warranty is concerning, I suppose if I run into issues I will buy another PSU in the future.

I usually strictly follow JonnyGuru reviews in regards to my PSU purchase which is why I was concerned this one wasn't available for review. You can never be too sure with the way resellers vary from OEM, it's always better to be safe then sorry, this is especially so when dealing with the single component capable of taking out everything else in a PC.

Thanks for the help.

EDIT - Oh, good, I'm glad it does have a 5 year warranty. I'm going to grab this Capstone before they sell out, which seems to be a frequent occurrence.