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Originally Posted by
makol
Ah ok, thanks. I'll order the Capstone tomorrow then.
And just is know, what makes the other two downgrades? Just so I know for future reference.
I also just found this as it just went on sale today
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182133&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL030113&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL030113-_-EMC-030113-Index-_-PowerSupplies-_-17182133-L04C
HIVE is good too, solid but also a downgrade.
In general, the overall electrical design and topology, electric components, layout (both electrically and physically), manufacturing quality, fan, fan speed control, construction, paint job, wiring, connectors, and so on could be different and worse.
Capstone-M would be superior in electric design compared to the others, definitely in electric components over the HIVE and CX, and maybe some other things. Overall, you get more-stable power outputs (though maybe not by much; the others you listed definitely aren't bad and may be slightly better individually in some ways), higher efficiency, quieter operation, probably higher long-term reliability compared to the CX and HIVE. Hard to say for sure, especially regarding longevity.
If you don't really care, I wouldn't knock you for taking the HIVE 750W for a cool $70. That's a great deal too.