Need help picking a psu

[reimann3]

My budget is about $125. It's going to eventually be running a 5820k and a pair of Sapphire Vapor X 7970s. I'll have about 6-8 hard drives and an ssd. I was looking at PSUs in the 850W range that are fully modular. I found a rosewill I liked but I don't know enough about other brands to make a decision. SeaSonic would be my first choice it the fund were available.

 

[Sith'ari]

With 15$ more you can buy the EVGA SupernovaG2 850, which is one of the strongest, -if not the strongest-, 850 PSU at this time
( http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=377 )
( http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/EVGA/SuperNOVA_G2_850/ )
( http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOV...2560192&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+supernova+850+g2 )

 

[Tsumi]

The 850 G2 is your best bang for buck at the moment.

 

[reimann3]

is it worth it to kick in the few extra bucks to get the 1000W G2? I also found a used 1000w seasonic platinum for $160

 

[Tsumi]

The difference in pricing is about $34 after rebates. I would say no, it is not worth it. Nor is the platinum.

 

[jrweis]

Whatever you decide, avoid the Rosewill at all costs!

 

[Tsumi]

Rosewill Capstones are solid, there is no reason to avoid Rosewill's higher tier offerings. As usual though, do your research on each model before choosing.

 

[reimann3]

The difference in pricing is about $34 after rebates. I would say no, it is not worth it. Nor is the platinum.

For the seasonic or the 1000W version of the EVGA?

 

[Tsumi]

Both, stick with the 850 G2.

 

[reimann3]

Both, stick with the 850 G2.

The 1000W version is $10 more and has a similar rating from JohnnyGuru.

 

[Tsumi]

850w G2 is $100 on Newegg.

 

[aldamon]

850w G2 is $100 on Newegg.

Wow, thanks! Time for the old Real Power Pro to be relegated to backup duty. Looks like there was a Shell Shocker on this for $90 in December, but can't complain at $100.

 

[reimann3]

ordered

 

[aldamon]

Thanks for the Supernova recommendation guys. It's pretty sweet to go full modular and get rid of a few cables. This thing definitely doesn't whine like my Cooler Master did but that thing was going on 7 years old. Just need the rebate to come through now.

 

[kierwest]

easy choices here.