520HX "Advanced High Performance Power Supply Line for the Enthusiast PC" -Corsair
+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@18A
1 x 20+4-pin ATX
1 x 4-pin +12V
1 x 8-pin EPS12V
2 x PCI-Express
8 x 4-pin peripheral
2 x 4-pin floppy
4 x SATA http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139001
Originally Posted by xz3rorom3o
Which is better, why?
520HX "Advanced High Performance Power Supply Line for the Enthusiast PC" -Corsair
+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@18A
1 x 20+4-pin ATX
1 x 4-pin +12V
1 x 8-pin EPS12V
2 x PCI-Express
8 x 4-pin peripheral
2 x 4-pin floppy
4 x SATA http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139001
zipzoomfly has the vx550 for $88.90 shipped so the hx520 is $20 more. Also the 550 has more potential on the +3v, +5v and (slightly) on 12v rails. This makes the 550 more flexible depending on your rigs load. Reviews out there also have the vx550 slightly higher efficient, especially at light loads, which a computer is at most of the time. I really do like the modular though... damn, I'm torn..
VX550W unless you think the modular is important. Some people can take or leave modular.
Seasonic > Channel Well? Not necessarily. Used to be Seasonic had a niche for high efficiency/lower noise, but CWT has beat them at that game and makes a very solid unit.
Seasonics are GREAT units but the vx550 is a better value. ZipZoomFly just got the vx550 back in stock for $88.90, free shipping AND $20 MIR. If you must have modular than absolutely nothing wrong with the hx520 it's just been shown that the vx550 is just as well if not better built, better regulation and even slightly higher efficiency.
After reading these and many other reviews, you simply can't go wrong with either unit. But as long as you really don't need modular, the vx550 is slightly better in every way and $20 less... PLUS a $20 MIR right now at ZipZoomFly. After WEEKS of research I JUST ordered one. Hope this helps!
EDIT: See jonny's post above. He is the man behind the reviews I linked to above, noted among many as the best on the web for PSU's. Although he has plenty of help running his site and doing reviews too, he would be the one man to listen to!
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Originally Posted by jonnyGURU
VX550W unless you think the modular is important. Some people can take or leave modular.
Seasonic > Channel Well? Not necessarily. Used to be Seasonic had a niche for high efficiency/lower noise, but CWT has beat them at that game and makes a very solid unit.
One thing that may sway your decision lies in the PCI-E power connections. The 550 has a 6 pin and a 6+2 pin for the newer 8 pin GPU's. As far as I can tell, the 520 only has two 6 pin PCI-E connectors. That's what pushed it over the edge for me. I'll be picking up the 550VX within the hour.
In terms of quality and performance, it doesn't leave anything to desired compared with the HX series. The lack of ripple, the voltage regulation and the efficiency are nothing short of phenomenal.
In terms of quality and performance, it doesn't leave anything to desired compared with the HX series. The lack of ripple, the voltage regulation and the efficiency are nothing short of phenomenal.
My god! The best power supply deal in the HISTORY of PC's!
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