Corsair TX650 V2 vs. TX650M (Seasonic vs. CWT)

[TheGreatGazoo]

Hey

I just ordered the Corsair TX650M a few days ago. At the time I didn't realize that all of the TX-models wasn't produced by Seasonic.

In general I prefer Seasonic over CWT, but on the other hand Ive read quite a few reviews stating that the V2 is a bit noisy.

Does anyone have any experience with these models?

[masta121]

The V2 has a far more efficient design. The V1 isn't horrible by any means, but is very outdated. The seasonic built V2 beats it in every area.

[kmrking]

the v2 for sure. modular psu's arent reallt that necessary

[TheGreatGazoo]

Thanks for replying.

The TX650M isn't the TX650 V1 (this was also made by Seasonic).

http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/psu_manufacturers

The Corsair site has some info http://www.corsair.com/power-supply-...ply-units.html but Im sure both will be sufficient in regards to power/power handling so Im more interested in noise and temperature - and the modular design. Unfortunately it's hard to find reviews of the 650M.
The TX550/TX550M could be an option but I prefer a lot of headroom on the PSU to keep it silent and cool.

Im building a compact system, so modular cables would be nice to ensure a decent airflow, though the 650M is only semi-modular and I can't quite see whether this desgin will be a benefit or not.

[DrSesma]

I have a TX650M and i'd say it's pretty quiet.
I bought mine in August and it's still running like a champ (:

[TheGreatGazoo]

Originally Posted by DrSesma

I have a TX650M and i'd say it's pretty quiet.
I bought mine in August and it's still running like a champ (:

OK, that's nice to hear. How modular is it exactly? Do you use all of the non-detachable cables?
The regular 650 is a bit cheaper, and if the modular design won't benefit me at all anyway Im leaning towards getting that one instead. But since Ive read that the cables are fairly long I would really prefer to get rid of the ones that I won't use.

[imeem]

Originally Posted by TheGreatGazoo

OK, that's nice to hear. How modular is it exactly? Do you use all of the non-detachable cables?
The regular 650 is a bit cheaper, and if the modular design won't benefit me at all anyway Im leaning towards getting that one instead. But since Ive read that the cables are fairly long I would really prefer to get rid of the ones that I won't use.

I have a TX 650m too. It's not very modular at all. Also, i had to use all the cables because I need a 6 pin and a 8 pin.

[johnno]

I had the TX650 V2 for my new 2500K build and sent in straight back (check out the Corsair forums for similar stories). It was incredibly noisy. The fan didn't automatically adjust. Maybe I just got a bad one. I then got an Antec that had bad coil whine. It was 3rd time lucky and I settled with a Coolermaster Silent Pro M700W. It is brilliant and very very quiet, also gets an excellent review: http://www.silentpcreview.com/Cooler...lent_Pro_M700W

[TheGreatGazoo]

Originally Posted by johnno

I had the TX650 V2 for my new 2500K build and sent in straight back (check out the Corsair forums for similar stories). It was incredibly noisy. The fan didn't automatically adjust. Maybe I just got a bad one. I then got an Antec that had bad coil whine. It was 3rd time lucky and I settled with a Coolermaster Silent Pro M700W. It is brilliant and very very quiet, also gets an excellent review: http://www.silentpcreview.com/Cooler...lent_Pro_M700W

Ive read about people getting units with defective fan control (always going at max speed) but Im paying someone to assemble and test my system so Im not very concerned about that happening.

I would just hate to know that I could have gotten a more silent psu for less money On the other hand it seems that 650M is a bit more effecient.

EDIT: Though according to the diagrams on the Corsair site the 650 is almost 5dB louder than the 650M on the first half of the spectrum.

EDIT2: The noise level for that coolermaster is impressive. Though it's even more expensive here so probably won't buy that one.

[TheGreatGazoo]

Originally Posted by imeem

I have a TX 650m too. It's not very modular at all. Also, i had to use all the cables because I need a 6 pin and a 8 pin.

Hmm, I really don't know which one to choose. Unless I find any new reviews I guess I won't bother changing it and just keep the 650M.

[TheGreatGazoo]

Well, Im keeping the 650M. Unless Corsair has faked the diagrams on their site in order to sell mode M-models the 650M is more silent and has more power. So my inner Seasonic-fanboi can gtfo

[AlecJ32]

I wouldn't stress over subtle differences between the different OEMs. While I'm convinced that Seasonic-made PSUs are the best around, the CWT-built Corsair power supplies still have the Corsair level of quality. It's not even worth worrying about.

[TheGreatGazoo]

Originally Posted by AlecJ32

I wouldn't stress over subtle differences between the different OEMs. While I'm convinced that Seasonic-made PSUs are the best around, the CWT-built Corsair power supplies still have the Corsair level of quality. It's not even worth worrying about.

Overall I agree with your reasoning, but when Im presented two choices I don't mind working a bit to make the best choice possible. Especially since the price varies too, why pay extra if the other cheaper model actually is a bit better

But as I said it seems that the CWT win by a few dB's in the noise department and that combined with the semi-modular design makes it the winner so far.

[Bad_Motha]

They will most likely phase out the existing TX series and eventually TX-M should replace it.
Then most Corsair PSU (TX, HX, AX) would be of a modular design.

Just my thoughts. As it makes sense. But it's not any fact ATM.

[TheGreatGazoo]

There definitely seems to be quite a lot of overlapping in the Corsair PSU-line and I do believe that they would help themselves by discontinuing a few peoducts and cleaning up their catalog.

There is plenty of competition on the PSU market, no need to compete against yourself.