ceewi1's PSU Recommendations

My "Top Pick" PSUs at various pricepoints. I'll do my best to keep this updated regularly.

ePOWER EP-450XP-C1G - $9.99 after $15 rebate
Ratings:+3.3V@26A,+5V@45A,+12V@28A,-12V@1A,+5VSB@2.5A
Comments: I'm hesitant to recommend a $10 PSU at all, but this unit features very impressive on paper specs and is from a reputable brand. The native 20pin connector is a drawback, and a sure indication that this is an older design, but it comes with a 20-24pin adaptor, and isn't the sort of PSU you'd be using on a high powered system.

Antec Earthwatts 380W - $19.99 after $30 rebate
Ratings:+3.3V@20A,+5V@20A,+12V1@17A,+12V2@17A (Total +12V@27A),-12V@0.8A, +5VSB@2.5A
Comments: A very good quality, superb value unit as long as the rebate lasts.

COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power RP-550-PCAR - $19.99 after $40 rebate
Ratings:+3.3V@20A,+5V@20A,+12V1@16A,+12V2@16A,-12V@0.8A, +5VSB@2.0A
Comments: A reasonable quality PSU. Good value after the rebate.

Antec NeoHE 380W - $24.99 after $40 rebate
Ratings:+3.3V@21A, +5V@12A, +12V1@15A, +12V2@15A,+12V3@15A (Total +12V@28A), -12V@0.8A, +5VSB@2.5A
Comments: A very good quality, modular, PSU. Superb value unit as long as the rebate lasts.

Ultra XVS 500-Watt - $39.99
Ratings:+3.3V@20A, +5V@30A, +12V@28A, -12V@0.6A, -5V@0.6A, +5VSB@2A
Comments: A reasonably well built, modular PSU for under $40 with no rebate required. A great deal at this price.

Rosewill RP500-2 500W - $44.99
Ratings:+3.3V@30A, +5V@45A, +12V1@18A, +12V2@16A (Total +12V@31A), -12V@1A, +5VSB@2.5A
Comments: A viable alternative to the Ultra or XClio for those who want a little more 'bling', the presence of an 8pin EPS12V connector is a distinct advantage. The use of Fuhjyyu capacitors means that this PSU should be restricted to well ventilated cases, however

XCLIO StablePower 460W - $59.99
Ratings:+3.3V@25A;+5V@22A;+12V1@18A;+12V2@16A;-12V@0.5A; +5VSB@3.0A
Comments: A very capable, Enhance built, PSU at this price

Corsair CMPSU-450VX - $65.50 after $10 rebate - ceewi1's pick
Ratings:+3.3V@20A,+5V@20A,+12V@33A,-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@2.5A
Comments: While the rated 450W may look small, this unit still features an impressively strong 33A single +12V rail. A superb quality PSU.

Antec NeoPower 550 - $69.99 after $30 rebate
Ratings:+3.3V@24A, +5V@20A, +12V1@18A, +12V2@18A, +12V3@18A (Total +12V@38A), -12V@0.8A, +5VSB@2.5A
Comments: A very good quality, modular, PSU. Superb value unit as long as the rebate lasts.

Antec TruePower Trio 650W - $69.99 after $40 rebate
Ratings:+3.3@24A,+5V@24A,+12V1@19A,+12V2@19A,+12V3@19A (Total +12V@52A),- 12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3.0A
Comments: A Seasonic built unit, but not built to quite the same standards as a Seasonic or Corsair, this is nonetheless a very high quality unit capable of putting out a lot of power given the price. Good value even without the rebate.

Coolermaster Real Power Pro 850W - $69.99 after $60 rebate - ceewi1's pick - ceewi1's pick - ceewi1's pick -
Ratings:+3.3V@25A,+5V@30A,+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@18A, +12V4@18A,+12V5@18A (Total +12V@60A),-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3.5A
Comments: Absolutely unbelievable value, even without the mail in rebate.

Corsair CMPSU-550VX - $74.99 after $15 rebate - ceewi1's pick
Ratings:+3.3V@30A,+5V@20A,+12V@41A,-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3A
Comments: A superb quality PSU at a fantastic price, this PSU is strongly recommended.

Coolermaster Real Power Pro 750W - $79.99 after $50 rebate - ceewi1's pick
Ratings:+3.3V@25A,+5V@25A,+12V1@19A,+12V2@19A,
+12V3@19A, +12V4@19A (Total +12V@54A),-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3.5A
Comments: A great quality PSU, unbeatable value at this price provided you don't mind the large rebate.

Corsair CMPSU-520HX - $90.94 after $10 rebate
Ratings:+3.3V@24A, +5V@24A, +12V1@18A, +12V2@18A, +12V3@18A, (Total +12V@40A) -12V@0.8A, 5VSB@3A
Comments: Despite the labelling, this is essentially a single rail design. A top quality modular Seasonic built PSU.

Corsair CMPSU-650TX - $103.90 after $25 rebate - ceewi1's pick
Ratings:+3.3V@24A,+5V@30A,+12V@52A,-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3.0A
Comments: One of Corsair's newer units, the TX650 lives up to the exceptionally high standards that the HX series set.

Thermaltake Toughpower 700W - $109.99 after $40 rebate
Ratings:+3.3@30A,+5V@28A,+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@18A,+ 12V4@18A (Total +12V@56A),-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3.0A
Comments: A good quality PSU from Thermaltake, very well priced after rebate.

Corsair CMPSU-750TX - $109.90 after $45 rebate - ceewi1's pick
Ratings:+3.3V@30A,+5V@28A,+12V@60A,-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3.0A
Comments: One of Corsair's newer units, the TX750 lives up to the exceptionally high standards that the HX series set.

Silverstone ST75ZF - $109.99 after $50 rebate - ceewi1's pick
Ratings:+3.3V@28A,+5V@30A,+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@18A,
+12V4@18A (Total +12V@60A),-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@3.0A +12V4@18A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@3.0A
Comments: For those who don't mind the rebate, this is a top quality, best of the best server grade unit. A superb PSU at this price, despite the relatively low efficiency.

Corsair CMPSU-620HX - $116.99 after $20 rebate
Ratings:+3.3@24A,+5V@30A,+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@18A (Total +12V@50A),- 12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3A
Comments: Like it's little brother, this is a top quality unit capable of putting out a little more power.

PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610 - $118.99
Ratings:+3.3@24A,+5V@30A,+12V@49A,-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3.0A
Comments: A high quality PSU from PC Power and Cooling, a great option for those who don't like mail in rebates.

Silverstone ST85ZF - $119.99 after $50 rebate - ceewi1's pick
Ratings:+3.3V@28A,+5V@30A,+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@18A,
+12V4@18A (Total +12V@70A),-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@3.0A +12V4@18A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@3.0A
Comments: Another top quality, best of the best server grade unit from Silverstone. A great buy, despite the low efficiency.

XClio Greatpower 750W - $139.99
Ratings:+3.3V@30A;+5V@28A;+12V1@18A;+12V2@18A;
+12V3@18A; +12V4@18A (Total +12V@60A);-12V@0.8A;+5VSB@3.0A
Comments: Another good quality PSU for those who don't like mail in rebates.

Antec Quattro 850W - $144.98 - ceewi1's pick
Ratings: +3.3V@25A,+5V@30A,+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@18A, +12V4@18A (Total +12V@64A),-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@3.0A
Comments: A good quality 850W PSU at under $150, this represents superb value and quality.

COOLER MASTER Real Power Pro 1000 - $169.99 after $60 rebate
Ratings:+3.3V@40A,+5V@40A,+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@18A,+12V4@18A,+12V5@18A,+ 12V6@18A,-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3. +12V4@18A,+12V5@18A,+12V6@18A (Total +12V@80A),-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3. 5A
Comments: A reasonably good 1000W PSU, for those who don't mind the large rebate.

Ultra X3 1000W - $199.99 - ceewi1's pick
Ratings:+3.3V@25A, +5V@28A, +12V@70A, -12V@0.8A, +5VSB@3A
Comments: To see such a great quality, modular, 1000W PSU available at the $200 mark is superb. This is an easy recommendation for anyone needing this much power.

Thermaltake W0132RU ToughPower 1000W - $298.70
Ratings:+3.3V@30A,+5V@30A,+12V1@20A,+12V2@20A,+12V3@36A, +12V4@36A (Total +12V@83A),-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3.5A
Comments: With a lot of great quality 1000W PSUs available, the Thermaltake is just a nose in front, IMO. No real faults in this PSU, aside from the high pricetag.

Thermaltake Toughpower W0133RU 1200W - $339.90
Ratings:+3.3V@30A,+5V@30A,+12V1@20A,+12V2@20A,+12V3@36A, +12V4@36A (Total +12V@100A),-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@3.5A
Comments: For anyone who actually needs/wants a PSU over 1000W the Toughpower 1200W is the cream of the crop. With an astonishing +12V@100A, it's surprising just how small the price difference is between this unit and its 1000W brother.

Good list but no OCZ's in there?

How come? Bad experience with one or?

I see there are no Enermax's either. And from what I have experienced, they've been nothing but great for me. A little overpriced but well worth it from what I have found.

Breaks.

Any particular unit? My main complaint about the GameXStream is excessive ripple (well above ATX specifications). They'd be hard to recommend ATM anyway, with FSP Epsilons (which are the identical PSU) selling for a lower price.



They're definitely great PSUs, no doubt. As you've no doubt seen my list is quite short, only comprising the PSUs I consider to be the best/best value at the moment. It's really only the price that's stopping me putting some of them as top recommendations, but if I were to put in every good PSU I'd never be finished!

How about HEC?

Any particular model you'd recommend be added?

gentlemen, we could sit here and name things the ceewi1 has not mentioned till we are blue in the face. The fact is he has choosen the best PSUs and each price/performance point. If the model/make you are thinking of is not in the list then that is because it did not meet that criteria

Good job ceewi1, are you going to stick this (or add a link in the existing sticky)

Its just that here in the Philippines, aside from those in your list(Cooler Master, Enermax - others are just not available)... HEC is one of the most popular and recommended.

True, this list is very American focused. It's difficult to post a general recommendations guide that applies well to different countries, because of availability and relative pricing. If anyone's looking for a PSU and a number of these units aren't available, it's probably best to simply post a thread that includes online store(s) that you can purchase from.



Thanks, I've stuck a thread linking to the four guides I've just added (including this one). Not sure if there's a better way of balancing exposure/cleanliness.

Very nice list, well put together

I might get the antec trio power sometime since i can just pick it up at best buy or circut city