Need help making a decision

[Camride]

I'm debating between two PSUs and I need some help deciding if the more expensive one is worth it. I've bought primarily Enermax PSUs in the past and I am very fond of them, which makes me want to stick with them. But there's a good $40 difference between it and a similar Antec I'm thinking about. The biggest thing is I have to have a modular PSU, I can't deal with the cable mess from a non modular PSU anymore. I honestly don't understand why they're not all modular now.

Anyway, the two I'm looking at:

Antec TPQ 850W ($140): http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...tCode=10006250

Enermax Revolution 850W ($180): http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...tCode=10010478

I hate to stray from the 'egg, but they're way more expensive on these. I'm leaning towards the Enermax, partially for brand loyalty and partially because I know it's going to be a rock solid PSU (also because I like Enermax's cabling). But I'm sure the Antec is a very good unit.

What do you guys think? Is it worth it to spend $40 more on the Enermax?

[Hickeydog]

Neither. Corsair 850TX. $140 on the Egg. $120 after MIR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139009

[krone6]

Originally Posted by Hickeydog

Neither. Corsair 850TX. $140 on the Egg. $120 after MIR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139009

Only get the very few trusted brands like corsair. +50000 to above poster.

[Oklahoma Wolf]

The 850TX isn't modular.

The TPQ is a decent option, and there are a few Coolermasters there based on that same Enhance platform. The Revolution platform is a bit of a poor value at 850W... there are better units out there at that power level, like the Corsair HX750 and HX850.

[Camride]

Originally Posted by krone6

Only get the very few trusted brands like corsair. +50000 to above poster.

When did Enermax or even Antec become a not trusted brand? I must have missed that...

Originally Posted by Oklahoma Wolf

The 850TX isn't modular.

The TPQ is a decent option, and there are a few Coolermasters there based on that same Enhance platform. The Revolution platform is a bit of a poor value at 850W... there are better units out there at that power level, like the Corsair HX750 and HX850.

Well, the HX850 is the same price as the Revolution on ZZF. I've determined that I want to stick with a 850W, so that's not changing. That said, why would you recommend the Corsair over the Enermax at the same price? Also, how are Corsair's cables? I know I built a system with a OCZ modular and the cabled were really stiff, which sucks for routing/hiding.

I've never bought any Corsair stuff and while I know they're a good brand I tend to stick with what I know. Unless there's some overwhelming reason to use the Corsair I feel more comfortable with the Enermax because of personal experience.

[buttons]

The jist of got here lately... if its not corsair psu then its not a quality

[Oklahoma Wolf]

Originally Posted by Camride

That said, why would you recommend the Corsair over the Enermax at the same price? Also, how are Corsair's cables? I know I built a system with a OCZ modular and the cabled were really stiff, which sucks for routing/hiding.

The Enermax is a bit expensive for the performance you get from it. That platform does better at 1kW and up.

The Corsair uses flat ribbon style cables that are somewhat easier to route.

Originally Posted by buttons

The jist of got here lately... if its not corsair psu then its not a quality

You didn't get that from my post.

[Odanez]

do you really want a modular PSU?

Here are the brands I personally would recommend (from info I have learned or personal experience)

Seasonic (own one myself)
Corsair (my brother ownes one)
PC P&C

Enermax/Antec are good too, but not quite as good as the 3 above.

other decent brands: some fsp's, some silverstones, thermaltake toughpowers.

[davidhammock200]

Just get the Corsair 850HX & call it a day, as it has everything that you want & more!

[Camride]

Originally Posted by Oklahoma Wolf

The Enermax is a bit expensive for the performance you get from it. That platform does better at 1kW and up.

But it's the same price for the 850HX from Corsair?

Originally Posted by Odanez

do you really want a modular PSU?

Here are the brands I personally would recommend (from info I have learned or personal experience)

Seasonic (own one myself)
Corsair (my brother ownes one)
PC P&C

Enermax/Antec are good too, but not quite as good as the 3 above.

other decent brands: some fsp's, some silverstones, thermaltake toughpowers.

Yes, I have to have modular. It's very difficult to do a clean wiring job with a non-modular PSU.

Originally Posted by davidhammock200

Just get the Corsair 850HX & call it a day, as it has everything that you want & more!

It's the same price as the Enermax. Is it really that much better of a PSU?

[davidhammock200]

Originally Posted by Camride

But it's the same price for the 850HX from Corsair?



Yes, I have to have modular. It's very difficult to do a clean wiring job with a non-modular PSU.



It's the same price as the Enermax. Is it really that much better of a PSU?

Either will work fine, if it was my money, I would buy the Corsair, it has a 7-yr warranty, too!

Corsair 850HX: http://www.corsair.com/products/hx850/default.aspx

[Camride]

I must be over thinking this, I don't think I've ever had this much of an issue picking out a piece of hardware.

Now I'm thinking that the Antec TPQ 1000 is cheaper then the Enermax/Corsair. It has a 5 year warranty (better then the 3 years with Enermax but not as good as the 7 year for the Corsair HX) which is pretty good.

Part of the problem is I originally wanted to stay around $150. I've never spend over $100 on a PSU so spending almost twice that is a little weird to me.

David, what do you think of the Antec TPQ's?

[Oklahoma Wolf]

There's no wrong choice between the three of those units for your sig rig. All three of them will do.

Don't you just love hard decisions?

Personally, before I got my review job I never spent less than $100 on a PSU. These days I just keep the review samples I like. That sometimes makes for hard decisions too.

[davidhammock200]

Originally Posted by Oklahoma Wolf

There's no wrong choice between the three of those units for your sig rig. All three of them will do.

Don't you just love hard decisions?

Personally, before I got my review job I never spent less than $100 on a PSU. These days I just keep the review samples I like. That sometimes makes for hard decisions too.

You call that a job?

[Camride]

Ok, I squeezed the trigger and got the TPQ1000. I figure a good 5 year warranty plus more watts will work out best for me, considering I want to do water cooling at some point in the near future.

Thanks for all your help guys!

[davidhammock200]

Originally Posted by Camride

Ok, I squeezed the trigger and got the TPQ1000. I figure a good 5 year warranty plus more watts will work out best for me, considering I want to do water cooling at some point in the near future.

Thanks for all your help guys!

All 3 of them are rated at +12V@70A, however if you ever decide to power your toaster or coffee pot from the USB,
the TPQ1000 will give you an advantage!