[lethal0wnage316]

I am looking at buying a psu, and a hd5770 hawk here in a week or so, wondering what powersupply i should go with. Antec Earthwatts 650 watt that has really good reviews.
Or should i go with a Rose will 950 watt with some negative reviews, but would look pretty damn cool in my case.

 

[Aqualoon]

Antec Earthwatts

 

[trogalicious]

Between the two get the antec. Rosewill is garbage. Also, scour these forums. There are 900 posts about which PSU's are good.

Also, it's funny how every reviewer on newegg lists themselves as an expert. It's my belief that 70% of newegg reviewers should be beaten with a sack of doorknobs.

 

[codycodycody23]

Go with this one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-005-_-Product

 

[iamtheonlystevo]

If it's a choice between the two, go with the Antec. Nothing good ever comes from a Rosewill PSU... it's all tears in the end.

 

[trogalicious]

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Originally Posted by codycodycody23 Go with this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-005-_-Product

That's a solid SeaSonic built PSU. I run corsair PSU's in my rig.

According to many reviews that I've read here, if you can spring for the HX650, you'll have the best PSU for the price. Phaedrus, DuckieHo, Linskingdom (I know I'm misspelling that), and a handful of others know their stuff. I'm just echoing some of what I've read from them.

 

[TCOC]

Nothing wrong with Rosewill's. I bought a 850W to tide me over while I RMA'ed a Silverstone 18 months ago, then that unit went into one of my son's computers and it is still going strong today.

Back in the socket 754 days, I had a Rosewill 450 W for over a year.

One wives tale esque Theory is to check the weight of the PSU. Weight= Quality. That one is 7 lbs. so it is a quality unit.

 

[PickledStiff]

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Originally Posted by TCOC Nothing wrong with Rosewill's. I bought a 850W to tide me over while I RMA'ed a Silverstone 18 months ago, then that unit went into one of my son's computers and it is still going strong today. Back in the socket 754 days, I had a Rosewill 450 W for over a year. One wives tale esque Theory is to check the weight of the PSU. Weight= Quality. That one is 7 lbs. so it is a quality unit.

Really? I'll sell you a chunk of lead, it's pretty quality as well.

You can't even compare a Rosewill against something like a Corsair, they are a league apart.

 

[TCOC]

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Originally Posted by PickledStiff Really? I'll sell you a chunk of lead, it's pretty quality as well. You can't even compare a Rosewill against something like a Corsair, they are a league apart.

Corsair TX850. I'm 0/2 on them. One would not post, one had a weak 12V rail.

 

[D3FiN3 SiN]

If you ask halifax, he will tell you Rosewill units are good if you stay in the 400-600 watt range.

Any higher and they are the equivalent of an Apevia unit (garbage).

 

[trogalicious]

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Originally Posted by TCOC Corsair TX850. I'm 0/2 on them. One would not post, one had a weak 12V rail.

I'd think you're the exception though... not the rule. I've heard of MANY more Rosewill units going out than Corsair. Neither manufacture their own units, but at least you know the source of a Corsair. It's either a CWT or Seasonic built PSU. Rosewill, your guess is as good as mine.

I've had that exact PSU running hard and heavy for over a year and three months now.

Also, wives tales are ridiculous.

 

[tincanman]

one word: antec

 

[TCOC]

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Originally Posted by trogalicious I'd think you're the exception though... not the rule. I've heard of MANY more Rosewill units going out than Corsair. Neither manufacture their own units, but at least you know the source of a Corsair. It's either a CWT or Seasonic built PSU. Rosewill, your guess is as good as mine. I've had that exact PSU running hard and heavy for over a year and three months now. Also, wives tales are ridiculous.

This one is true though. Within reason Example below.

Mfr.: Corsair Mfr. Model: CMPSU-750TX UPC code: 843591000406 Weight: 7.45 lb.

CoolMax RM-850B 850-Watt Active PFC Computer Power Supply, Full Aluminum Chassis, 20+4 Pin, Dual PCI-E, 120mm Fan ... Weight: 4.50 lb;

 

[trogalicious]

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Originally Posted by TCOC This one is true though. Within reason Example below. Mfr.: Corsair Mfr. Model: CMPSU-750TX UPC code: 843591000406 Weight: 7.45 lb. CoolMax RM-850B 850-Watt Active PFC Computer Power Supply, Full Aluminum Chassis, 20+4 Pin, Dual PCI-E, 120mm Fan ... Weight: 4.50 lb;

where is that from?

 

[DuckieHo]

Ignore weight now... we have much better means of determining PSU quality.... by their manufacturer and design!

Some Rosewill are ok.... some.

 

[feltadox1337]

Antec over the Rosewill. Ive got a Rosewill 550W thats been running strong for 4+ years now, but thats an anomaly XD. Like others said, in 400-500 range, they're decent.

Antec PSU's are great, but they look too bland for my taste. I second the Corsair PSU.

 

[chronostorm]

Like many other have said, if it's between the 2, get the antec. If you're open to other ones,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005&cm_re=corsair_65 0-_-17-139-005-_-Product

for $15 more than the antec

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139012&cm_re=corsair_65 0-_-17-139-012-_-Product

for $10 more than that

 

[mr soft]

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Ignore weight now... we have much better means of determining PSU quality.... by their manufacturer and design! .

Exactly , the Chinese will give you heavy if that´s what you want.

 

[Phaedrus2129]

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Originally Posted by trogalicious I'd think you're the exception though... not the rule. I've heard of MANY more Rosewill units going out than Corsair. Neither manufacture their own units, but at least you know the source of a Corsair. It's either a CWT or Seasonic built PSU. Rosewill, your guess is as good as mine.

Rosewill is mostly made by Solytech (aka Deer) and Sirfa, though there are a few others they use as well.

 

[Cronic]

Quote:

Originally Posted by TCOC Nothing wrong with Rosewill's. I bought a 850W to tide me over while I RMA'ed a Silverstone 18 months ago, then that unit went into one of my son's computers and it is still going strong today. Back in the socket 754 days, I had a Rosewill 450 W for over a year. One wives tale esque Theory is to check the weight of the PSU. Weight= Quality. That one is 7 lbs. so it is a quality unit.

I've been running the same Rosewill 500W PSU since 2004ish, it's the only part of this PC that I have not replaced. It's gone through Air cooling, water cooling, and hybrid water cooling+peltier setups.

I've heard people complain about Rosewill for years with nothing but hearsay to back it up. I have to say this one has been through hell and back with the way I overclock rigs and it's really stood the test of time.