I have some hesitations between those two units. There is at the same price at DirectCanada.com and I cannot decide wich one to buy.
Enermax: http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11510AC9614
Corsair: http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11180AC4384
Any Advice?
Psu, Corsair 520 or Enermax Modu82+ 525
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Re: Psu, Corsair 520 or Enermax Modu82+ 525
They're both good but I think it is clear the Enermax is the better supply (marginally). So either will do.matcote wrote:I have some hesitations between those two units. There is at the same price at DirectCanada.com and I cannot decide wich one to buy.
Enermax: http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11510AC9614
Corsair: http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11180AC4384
Any Advice?
but... why directcanada?
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direct canada and canada computers ftw!
Anyways, as yaler said, they're pretty much the same. The Enermax is perhaps a newer model but that doesn't necessarily mean it's quieter. Between these two psu's, I'd focus more on the power supply features as this is where the battle is fought. Features like which cables are permanently attatched and which one suits you better, warranty, looks, customer service, etc.
Anyways, as yaler said, they're pretty much the same. The Enermax is perhaps a newer model but that doesn't necessarily mean it's quieter. Between these two psu's, I'd focus more on the power supply features as this is where the battle is fought. Features like which cables are permanently attatched and which one suits you better, warranty, looks, customer service, etc.
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Hello,
If the SPCR review of the Enermax 625 is any indication, it is the better and quieter unit.
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article806-page5.html
From the SCPR Enermax Modu82+ 625watt review:
If the SPCR review of the Enermax 625 is any indication, it is the better and quieter unit.
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article806-page5.html
From the SCPR Enermax Modu82+ 625watt review:
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Model 65W 90W 150W 200W 250W 300W 400W 500W
Modu82+ 625W 19 19 19 20 21 22 26 36
HX520/620 22 22 22 22 22 22 29 43
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I read the SPCR review of the Enermax Modu82+ PSUs and I'm sure there is a marginal improvement over the excellent Corsair HX series. What the review didn't make so clear is whether the 525W is any quieter than the 625W version, but I am guessing that as they are similar in many ways differences are negligible.
I read on a forum elsewhere that the Corsair 520W is actually more powerful than the Enermax Modu82+ 525W PSU. However, the Enermax supplied cables are apparantly of better quality than Corsair versions.
Warranty is also better on the Corsair PSUs AFAIK - plus Corsair are cheaper.
My recommendation however would be for the Enermax Modu82+ (625 or 525 purely according to requirements).
I read on a forum elsewhere that the Corsair 520W is actually more powerful than the Enermax Modu82+ 525W PSU. However, the Enermax supplied cables are apparantly of better quality than Corsair versions.
Warranty is also better on the Corsair PSUs AFAIK - plus Corsair are cheaper.
My recommendation however would be for the Enermax Modu82+ (625 or 525 purely according to requirements).