Replacing my Thermaltake 1000w PSU

[Arc 0V]

I am currently selling my 1000w power supply and need a new reasonable power supply .

First of all because I hardly go above 300w, so I would like to buy a ~800w power supply with better efficiency ratings. The Thermaltake has around 80% efficiency at the wattage I am using it. Is there any other higher efficiency psus you guys know about with modular cables?


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[HOOfan 1]

If you had a Thermaltake Toughpower 1000W...then it was about as efficient even at those low loads as anything out there. More efficient than the Antec TPQ 850W. But the TPQ 850W isn't all that efficient compared to most 80 Plus units anyway

Really efficient PSUs are like I already said the Thermaltake Toughpower 1Kw and 1200W
Corsair HX1000 modular
BFG ES-800 non-modular
Coolermaster Real Power Pro 1000W non-modular
Coolermaster Real Power Pro 850W non-modular
Enermax Modu+82 625W modular

all of them are over 80% efficient even under 400W load.

 

[Arc 0V]

:Q

Yeah, I guess ... but I would rather want a smaller psu. >.>

I wouldn't mind buying this Xigmatek psu, but that sticker is so overated . I will probably get it because it's around 85%+ efficiency at the load I am going to use it on.

 

[HOOfan 1]

Originally posted by: Arc 0V
:Q

Yeah, I guess ... but I would rather want a smaller psu. >.>

Smaller size wise or output wise? Really a 800W PSU is hardly smaller than a 1Kw Unit output wise.

What are you powering anyway?

How about TT Toughpower 750 Watt
Silverstone Strider 750 Watt
Corsair HX620

again all over 80% efficient even at light loads

 

[Arc 0V]

Size and output ...

This what I am powering:
Q6600
Abit IP35 Pro
8800gts g92
4 gigs ram
2 raptors
1 caviar
2 dvd drives
and some other little things that don't really matter
like 7-8 fans

I plan on buying a 4870 x2, but i really don't want a 1k unit lol idk why ...

 

[jonnyGURU]

You think you can sell a used TT 1000W for what a new 800W~ is going to cost you?

 

[Arc 0V]

The one that I posted, muhbay ... it is $150 after rebate !

That or I can get a 500-750w PSU for cheaper.

 

[Arc 0V]

I have brought it down to either the Corsair CMPSU-750TX, Thermaltake W0116RU 750W, or the Xigmatek NRP-MC851 850W power supply. Corsair will give me around 80-82% efficiency, Thermaltake around 83-84%, and Xigmatek around 85%+. The only thing I hate about the Xigmatek is the sticker ... lol. I am also still open to suggestions on power supplies.
Newegg is having a lot of specials around the parts I want MIRs and free shipping :Q.

To the people that are questioning my move, it's because ... I don't know lol, I just feel like it is MAJOR overkill. It may seem like I am gonna lose money in the end, but ... yeah, like, idk ... haha I guess I just want a higher efficiency psu even if it is 3-4% higher.

 

[beray]

Originally posted by: Arc 0V
I have brought it down to either the Corsair CMPSU-750TX, Thermaltake W0116RU 750W, or the Xigmatek NRP-MC851 850W power supply. Corsair will give me around 80-82% efficiency, Thermaltake around 83-84%, and Xigmatek around 85%+. The only thing I hate about the Xigmatek is the sticker ... lol. I am also still open to suggestions on power supplies.
Newegg is having a lot of specials around the parts I want MIRs and free shipping :Q.

To the people that are questioning my move, it's because ... I don't know lol, I just feel like it is MAJOR overkill. It may seem like I am gonna lose money in the end, but ... yeah, like, idk ... haha I guess I just want a higher efficiency psu even if it is 3-4% higher.

I suggest the Corsair. I don't like the Thermaltake illiterate PSU label, The Xigmatek used oddball 12V single-rail config to overcome inherent crossloading susceptibility.

 

[Arc 0V]

I think I am going to try a Zalman ZM750-HP. I read a review and it showed the psu was actually good. I will probably keep thinking about it and maybe go Corsair, or just go with Zalman. They both cost around the same $140, comparing it to the 620w Corsair because the 720w Corsair doesn't have modular cables . Oh well, I got a couple more days to think about it before some of the MIRs and free shipping offers go away.

 

[HOOfan 1]

The Xigmatek, Corsiar and Thermaltake ARE ALL built on the same CWT PSH platform, so in the end, other than capacitor selection and the fact that Corsair asked CWT not to put OCP on the 12V rails...they are all basically the same PSU.

 

[MrOblivious]

Originally posted by: beray

Originally posted by: Arc 0V
I have brought it down to either the Corsair CMPSU-750TX, Thermaltake W0116RU 750W, or the Xigmatek NRP-MC851 850W power supply. Corsair will give me around 80-82% efficiency, Thermaltake around 83-84%, and Xigmatek around 85%+. The only thing I hate about the Xigmatek is the sticker ... lol. I am also still open to suggestions on power supplies.
Newegg is having a lot of specials around the parts I want MIRs and free shipping :Q.

To the people that are questioning my move, it's because ... I don't know lol, I just feel like it is MAJOR overkill. It may seem like I am gonna lose money in the end, but ... yeah, like, idk ... haha I guess I just want a higher efficiency psu even if it is 3-4% higher.

I suggest the Corsair. I don't like the Thermaltake illiterate PSU label, The Xigmatek used oddball 12V single-rail config to overcome inherent crossloading susceptibility.

Well that is odd given that HOOfan1 is correct. They all three share the same CWT PSH independently regulated design with different OCP settings.

Originally posted by: HOOfan 1
The Xigmatek, Corsiar and Thermaltake ARE ALL built on the same CWT PSH platform, so in the end, other than capacitor selection and the fact that Corsair asked CWT not to put OCP on the 12V rails...they are all basically the same PSU.

 

[Arc 0V]

Yeah except Thermaltake overprices, and the other 2 don't. Thanks HOOfan1 and MrOblivious the info given helped me bring it down to 2 PSUs.
Either I get a Corsair or a Zalman ...

Actually I got the Zalman, $75 instant off, $109 afterwards!

 

[beray]

Originally posted by: MrOblivious

Well that is odd given that HOOfan1 is correct. They all three share the same CWT PSH independently regulated design with different OCP settings.

Xigmatek should sue CWT for supplying them 750W PSUs as 850W PSUs with electrolytic caps re-engineering.

Yah, right. Replacing caps would boost power output by 100W. HA HA HA

 

[beray]

Originally posted by: Arc 0V
Yeah except Thermaltake overprices, and the other 2 don't. Thanks HOOfan1 and MrOblivious the info given helped me bring it down to 2 PSUs.
Either I get a Corsair or a Zalman ...

Actually I got the Zalman, $75 instant off, $109 afterwards!

Beside the illiterate PSU label, The Thermaltake 750W got shits for parts in it comparing to the Corsair 750W.

 

[Arc 0V]

Good thing I didn't take that one. I only took the Zalman 750w because of the $109 price tag, and the couple of reviews I read stating how good it was.

 

[MrOblivious]

Originally posted by: beray

Originally posted by: MrOblivious

Well that is odd given that HOOfan1 is correct. They all three share the same CWT PSH independently regulated design with different OCP settings.

Xigmatek should sue CWT for supplying them 750W PSUs as 850W PSUs with electrolytic caps re-engineering.

Yah, right. Replacing caps would boost power output by 100W. HA HA HA

Are you really that obtuse? Where did I say that the Xigmatek was the same model as the PSH-750 that is the Thermaltake/TX750?

I'll save you the time. I didn't say that, I said the same design. The entire PSH series has the same design and it scales from 350w-850w as needed. This is covered in relevant reviews of PSH based power supplies.

 

[beray]

Originally posted by: MrOblivious

Originally posted by: beray

Originally posted by: MrOblivious

Well that is odd given that HOOfan1 is correct. They all three share the same CWT PSH independently regulated design with different OCP settings.

Xigmatek should sue CWT for supplying them 750W PSUs as 850W PSUs with electrolytic caps re-engineering.

Yah, right. Replacing caps would boost power output by 100W. HA HA HA

Are you really that obtuse? Where did I say that the Xigmatek was the same model as the PSH-750 that is the Thermaltake/TX750?

I'll save you the time. I didn't say that, I said the same design. The entire PSH series has the same design and it scales from 350w-850w as needed. This is covered in relevant reviews of PSH based power supplies.

I'd guessed that your English reading skill is why your SMPS text books didn't do you much good. You should spend another $30 on your English.

"so in the end, other than capacitor selection and the fact that Corsair asked CWT not to put OCP on the 12V rails...they are all basically the same PSU"

 

[MrOblivious]

Originally posted by: beray

Originally posted by: MrOblivious

Originally posted by: beray

Originally posted by: MrOblivious

Well that is odd given that HOOfan1 is correct. They all three share the same CWT PSH independently regulated design with different OCP settings.

Xigmatek should sue CWT for supplying them 750W PSUs as 850W PSUs with electrolytic caps re-engineering.

Yah, right. Replacing caps would boost power output by 100W. HA HA HA

Are you really that obtuse? Where did I say that the Xigmatek was the same model as the PSH-750 that is the Thermaltake/TX750?

I'll save you the time. I didn't say that, I said the same design. The entire PSH series has the same design and it scales from 350w-850w as needed. This is covered in relevant reviews of PSH based power supplies.

I'd guessed that your English reading skill is why your SMPS text books didn't do you much good. You should spend another $30 on your English.

What? I said they were the same design which they are. You then said they were the same unit. You are incorrect they are not the same unit they are same design as I said. I really don't think you should be giving out English advice since you could not understand the word design. The CWT PSH design can be configured with either multiple 12v rails via the OCP card or single 12v. This is the fundamental difference between the Corsair and the Thermaltake.

Especially when you say things like this:

Originally posted by: beray

Originally posted by: Arc 0V
Yeah except Thermaltake overprices, and the other 2 don't. Thanks HOOfan1 and MrOblivious the info given helped me bring it down to 2 PSUs.
Either I get a Corsair or a Zalman ...

Actually I got the Zalman, $75 instant off, $109 afterwards!

Beside the illiterate PSU label, The Thermaltake 750W got shits for parts in it comparing to the Corsair 750W.

Really? What shit parts does the TT have? And we are going to take capacitors off the table since someone already told you they have different capacitors and the SamXon's aren't exactly shit capacitors.

 

[jonnyGURU]

Originally posted by: Arc 0V
The one that I posted, muhbay ... it is $150 after rebate !

That or I can get a 500-750w PSU for cheaper.

Ok... But what I asked was "You think you can sell a used TT 1000W for what a new 800W~ is going to cost you?"

If you found someone to give to $150 or more for a TT 1000W, that's awesome.

 

[jonnyGURU]

Originally posted by: beray

I'd guessed that your English reading skill is why your SMPS text books didn't do you much good. You should spend another $30 on your English.

Please let's not derail another thread. My "lock topic" option is wearing out.

 

[beray]

Originally posted by: MrOblivious

What? I said they were the same design which they are. You then said they were the same unit. You are incorrect they are not the same unit they are same design as I said. I really don't think you should be giving out English advice since you could not understand the word design. The CWT PSH design can be configured with either multiple 12v rails via the OCP card or single 12v. This is the fundamental difference between the Corsair and the Thermaltake.

Try to learn and read the relevant parts...

"so in the end, other than capacitor selection and the fact that Corsair asked CWT not to put OCP on the 12V rails."


"Well that is odd given that HOOfan1 is correct. They all three share the same CWT PSH independently regulated design with different OCP settings."


"Xigmatek should sue CWT for supplying them 750W PSUs as 850W PSUs with electrolytic caps re-engineering.
Yah, right. Replacing caps would boost power output by 100W. HA HA HA "

I definitely should leave English advices to Lawyers and Reviewer extra ordinaires.

Originally posted by: MrOblivious

Especially when you say things like this:

....

Really? What shit parts does the TT have? And we are going to take capacitors off the table since someone already told you they have different capacitors and the SamXon's aren't exactly shit capacitors.

Can you recognize "Thermaltake 750W got shits for parts in it comparing to the Corsair 750W" in the pics? Or would you need to re-read your SMPS text books first?


http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/imageview.php?image=5082 <-- Thermaltake.

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/imageview.php?image=8481 <-- Corsair.


UH OH ... Removing OCP would make a 750W PSU into a 850W PSU. :laugh: I'd better re-engineered my PSU immediately.

 

[MrOblivious]

Originally posted by: beray

Originally posted by: MrOblivious

What? I said they were the same design which they are. You then said they were the same unit. You are incorrect they are not the same unit they are same design as I said. I really don't think you should be giving out English advice since you could not understand the word design. The CWT PSH design can be configured with either multiple 12v rails via the OCP card or single 12v. This is the fundamental difference between the Corsair and the Thermaltake.

Try to learn and read the relevant parts...

"so in the end, other than capacitor selection and the fact that Corsair asked CWT not to put OCP on the 12V rails."


"Well that is odd given that HOOfan1 is correct. They all three share the same CWT PSH independently regulated design with different OCP settings."


"Xigmatek should sue CWT for supplying them 750W PSUs as 850W PSUs with electrolytic caps re-engineering.
Yah, right. Replacing caps would boost power output by 100W. HA HA HA "

I definitely should leave English advices to Lawyers and Reviewer extra ordinaires.

Relevant parts have been read and you are still wrong.

Originally posted by: MrOblivious

Especially when you say things like this:

....

Really? What shit parts does the TT have? And we are going to take capacitors off the table since someone already told you they have different capacitors and the SamXon's aren't exactly shit capacitors.

Can you recognize "Thermaltake 750W got shits for parts in it comparing to the Corsair 750W" in the pics? Or would you need to re-read your SMPS text books first?


http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/imageview.php?image=5082 <-- Thermaltake.

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/imageview.php?image=8481 <-- Corsair.

I asked you to identify them. Tell me exactly which parts are "shit" parts on the Thermaltake and stop stalling. Identify the "shit" parts you claim are there or just admit you don't know what you are talking about.

UH OH ... Removing OCP would make a 750W PSU into a 850W PSU. :laugh: I'd better re-engineered my PSU immediately.

What are you on about now? Seriously? Do you speak english? Can you explain your point in English?

 

[beray]

What is it that you can actually do besides not able to comprehend your SMPS text books and can't read PSU pics?

Superior English?

 

[MrOblivious]

Originally posted by: beray
What is it that you can actually do besides not able to comprehend your SMPS text books and can't read PSU pics?

Superior English?

So you don't know? Just say as much so we can move on.