Long time PSU manufacturer, all of their products are very good, one of the few OEM's to still make quality low-mid power units.
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The Silencer series is good, although their are better Seasonic built units available, that are also quieter and better value. The 1kW Turbo Cool is considered one of the highest quality PSUs available despite being one of the loudest, it is a high-quality server-grade PSU.
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However, they have taken a big step forward since acquiring PC Power & Cooling in 2007. Their PSUs were of questionable quality, being based on the Epsilon model. OCZ used FSP as its OEM manufacturer for a long time. StealthXstream – Forton Source (FSP) (Epsilon platform) GameXstream – Forton Source (FSP) (Epsilon platform)
The Seasonic models are the ones you want if you are after silence.īeen around for a long time, most PSU's they manufacture are average to slightly above average units.Ħ30W, 680W, 780W, 880W – Channel Well (CWT)
The DSG platform CWT models are currently the high end models. Starting with Tier 1 which also is the list of best power supply unit 2018. So, based on these 4 things we have 7 tiers of PSU’s. Components: Good quality will always give you more time and the best product for the bucks you have spent. All products since have been top notch and are among the best performing, quietest, and best value PSU's. Efficient PSU means less electric consumption and fewer e-bills. Relatively new to selling PSUs, Corsair (known for its memory products) made a big impact with their initial Seasonic-built HX series. HX-1000 – Channel Well (CWT) (PUC platform) HX-850 – Channel Well (CWT) (DSG platform) HX-750 – Channel Well (CWT) (DSG platform) VX-550 – Channel Well (CWT) (PSH platform) In the case of polymer caps, all types are considered good for PSU usage due to their ability to withstand higher operating temperatures than their electrolytic. Most of the PSU's Coolermaster brand are midrange budget/value models, whilst they will get the job done there are usually better options at the same price levels. 14.8 (outdated) Last Update: 12-07-2021 Legend : Gray - EoL/obsolete and/or otherwise not recommended for purchase. They now use Delta Electronics for their high end PSU's and are very high quality.Įxtreme Power 380W/430W PMSR/PMSP – HiProĮxtreme Power 380W/430W PCAR/PCAP – Acbel Since changing their main OEM for the mainstream units to Seasonic, Antec PSUs have improved substantially. According to Toms Hardware Review, its an adequate unit. Their older CWT-built models were plagued with failure of their Fuhjyyu capacitors. This PSU is the one mentioned in the PSU tier list as tier B. Manufactures products or components that are purchased by a company and retailed under that purchasing company's brand name.OEM refers to the company that originally manufactured the product.Įarthwatts EA430/500 (Old models) – SeasonicĮarthwatts EA430D/500D (Current models) – DeltaĪntec is a well known PSU company that has had questionable PSUs in the past.