PSU Corsair TX 650W vs. Antec True Power 650W

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  1. chewbaccas_nan

    chewbaccas_nan Minimodder

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    I'm planning on building a new PC in the winter for Battlefield 3. I'll be getting the i5 2500k and overclocking it, and was thinking of getting a GTX 580.

    Which one of these power supplies (or any other recommendations for around £60-£70) would you choose out of the Corsair TX 650W or the Antec TP?

    Cheers.
     
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  2. OCJunkie

    OCJunkie OC your Dremel too

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    I've always used Corsair & XFX (both manufactured by Seasonic = quality), never had issues and always been very impressed so I'd recommend the TX on that basis.
     
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  3. Kemp

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    I have the Antec in my rig and it seems to be nicely quiet and solid (though I've heard of people having issues with odd noises from them). I haven't looked at the TX range myself, but I believe people have mentioned that it's a couple of their other ranges where they really shine.
     
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  4. chewbaccas_nan

    chewbaccas_nan Minimodder

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    yeah both of them seem to be neck and neck in terms of reviews and opinions....
     
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  5. Deders

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    The Antec TP new 650 also has mostly Seasonic parts/design. Very happy with mine.
     
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  6. c0ldfused

    c0ldfused What's a Dremel?

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    I have a Antec TruePower 650W
    Happy with mine too!..... plus Antec is partially modular whilst TX650 isn't
     
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  7. Deders

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    All the non-modular plugs on the Antec are pretty much essential anyway.
     
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  8. fdbh96

    fdbh96 What's a Dremel?

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    If you are lookong at a 580 then wont you need more watts than 650?
     
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  9. chewbaccas_nan

    chewbaccas_nan Minimodder

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    I thought 650W was pretty spot on to be honest for that spec machine?
     
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  10. Fizzban

    Fizzban Man of Many Typos

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    I have the Antec and it is a very nice and capable PSU. And while it was designed by Antec it was made by Seasonic.
     
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  11. Deders

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    Only if he wanted to put a second one in. 650W will be plenty for one.
     
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  12. chewbaccas_nan

    chewbaccas_nan Minimodder

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    If I wanted to go SLI in the future what sort of psu should I be thinking about getting?
     
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  13. Elton

    Elton Officially a Whisky Nerd

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    That HX-650 would serve you very very well for any SLI rig bar SLI'ed GTX570s and up.

    An HX-750 should do the trick.
     
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  14. chewbaccas_nan

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    Interesting
     
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