Which PSU?

[Lius]

Okay, currently I have a 850W PSU, corsair i believe (maybe). Id like to upgrade my PSU so i can OC more and wont have to worry about PSU for a long time.

 

Currently looking at two beasts which are the Corsair PRO series AX 1200 (seems to be pretty popular amongst gamers) and the new Enermax Maxrevo series EMR1350EWT.

Found both of them on Newegg, and both seems to be priced fairly the same. Here's a link to both of them if youd like to take a look.

 

The Enermax

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194092

The Corsair

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139014&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Power+Supplies-_-Corsair-_-17139014

 

As you can see the Enermax has a 150 more Watt than the Corsair and is actually cheaper too; but sometimes the brand is what makes a PSU a reliable one. From many reviews and feedback, the Corsair seems to be a very good PSU. I just need help picking one or the other.

 

Thanks in advance!

[scrivener07]

I own that Corsair PSU and its wonderful. Fully module, single rail, 80+gold, and good looks. Im happy I have one and dont have to worry about my PSU for a long while.

Dont think. Buy Corsair lol

Btw I AM NOT a fan of multi-rail PSUs

[Lius]

HM...I see, thanks much for your input c; Im going to wait for other replies, see what others have to say.

[DeadSpace]

i'd say enermax, built more towards the future. reading the reviews, seems higher quality as well. multi vs single rail, only real difference is more filtering on multi rails and a single rail has to absorb the entire systems load instead of being split. oh, and single rails are cheaper to manufacture (less parts).

 

you can google multi rail vs single rail for more info, a lot of hype towards single rails mostly from manufacturers because they are cheaper to build than multi= profit the more people they can get to believe that they're somehow better. simple example if you don't want to research...would you plug 8 appliances into a single outlet w/ 1 fuse/breaker? or split them among several outlets and different fuses/breakers?

Edited December 20, 2011 by DeadSpace

[blove]

Single vs. Multiple +12V rails...

 

Personally I use a single rail PSU. It was the wattage, quality, and brand I wanted.

 

Are you SLI/Crossfiring? If not...why would you need a new PSU to overclock more unless your old one is failing?

[Lius]

Im crossfiring. The need for a new PSU isnt necessary but i just want to get a good PSU while everything is on sale for christmas.

[scrivener07]

let us know what you went with :)

[Lius]

I just decided to stay low for awhile and focus on getting my crossfiring setup. Sale difference isnt huge so, save money while I can, use it when its necessary c;

 

Thanks for all the help anyways!