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| 763323 | 2009-04-08 22:19:00 | Have decided to replace the PSU in one of my systems. The Corsair make, seems to have favor in these pages. After researching the available models I decided on a VX-550. But while searching the local prices I find the TX650 to be around the same price. Any idea why that would be? Have compared the spec & it apears to be very similar, just more powerfull. |
Driftwood (5551) | ||
| 763324 | 2009-04-08 22:33:00 | Woops, wrong title, should have been PSU of cause. | Driftwood (5551) | ||
| 763325 | 2009-04-08 22:40:00 | They have different amounts of connectors too. The VX seems more energy efficient, the TX has more SATA & other peripheral connectors. I'd probably get the 650, just for the extra overhead if you add/change any parts in the near future. |
autechre (266) | ||
| 763326 | 2009-04-08 22:57:00 | Thanks, Iv'e been looking for a site where I can load all the models for a comparison. The HX-520 is another posibility. If I load my systems spec into the diagnostic program on the Corsair site, it comes up with the VX-450 & the next model down as sufficient. |
Driftwood (5551) | ||
| 763327 | 2009-04-08 23:05:00 | Paradigm in Wellington have a good range of Corsair PSU's | DeSade (984) | ||
| 763328 | 2009-04-09 01:39:00 | VX and TX is about the same,VX is multi-rails and TX is single rail. TX is ATX12V V2.2/EPS12V 2.91 while VX is ATX12V V2.2. VX is 1 x 6Pin and 1 x 6+2Pin while TX is 2 x 6Pin. I think extra $10 to get 650 is worth for the upgrade in neat future. VX has slightly better effeciency, and if you plan on crossfire or SLi in the future then get the TX Blam |
Blam (54) | ||
| 763329 | 2009-04-09 06:37:00 | Paradigm in Wellington have a good range of Corsair PSU's Yeah, they arn't listing a 550 though & the 650 is over $200. I was hoping to land one for under $200. |
Driftwood (5551) | ||
| 763330 | 2009-04-09 07:05:00 | Don't have to settle on Corsair. Antec is also an excellent choice with their NeoPower 650W at $175 down at iFocus. | qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 763331 | 2009-04-09 07:53:00 | That is true. I have been searching google for reviews & comparisons. Come up with a few other names. Coolmaster, Enermax, Gigabyte, Silverstone, Antec, OCZ. All would apear to have similar standing. Fortunately I'm not in a hurry. |
Driftwood (5551) | ||
| 763332 | 2009-04-09 07:54:00 | I agree-I personally use the NeoPower 650 and it works great. Here are the differences between the Neopower and the Truepower: Neo Power Fully Sleeved cables 80mm fan has PCI-e 6+2 and 6 connections Better stability due to 3 12v+ rails True Power 120mm fan Partially sleeved 2x6 pin PCI-e Blam |
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