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Old 1st February 2009
Broodjegehaktmetmayo Broodjegehaktmetmayo is offline
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Default Back to the PSU (pfff)

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Originally Posted by DrJ View Post
So I think either would be fine, but I personally would go for the Corsair. It should add that it has been about a year since I've looked in detail at power supplies, and like disks, the model line-up and the OEM changes. Personally I'd avoid CWT (Channelwell) as an OEM -- not that there is anything wrong with them, I just prefer the Seasonic-derived units overall.
In here I read that the 550W is CWT, and the 520 is Seasonic:

http://www.overclock.net/power-suppl...0hx-550vx.html

However, this is an old thread. How do you determine who is the OEM for a particular type

Moreover, it seems that these are two different PSUs (from different product lines), and I really am too much of a hardware noob to interpret what their differences imply. I've found two 'reviews', but its all abracadabra to me:

Corsair VX550 http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php...=Story&reid=62
Corsair HX520 http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php...=Story&reid=18

And, in addition, posts like this:

http://www.overclock.net/power-suppl...x-550vx-2.html

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One thing that may sway your decision lies in the PCI-E power connections. The 550 has a 6 pin and a 6+2 pin for the newer 8 pin GPU's. As far as I can tell, the 520 only has two 6 pin PCI-E connectors. That's what pushed it over the edge for me. I'll be picking up the 550VX within the hour.
Are really like to me.

The same with this:

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1032191533

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I'd go for the hx520, the modular cables alone make it more than worth it. Although if you don't really care how your case looks/don't have much money then go for that other one. Personally I would never buy another psu that wasn't modular.
Is that important for me, 'modular cables' ?

The same is here:

http://hardocp.com/article.html?art=...50aHVzaWFzdA==

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For users looking for the absolute best performance the choice is clear, the VX550W. At $99.99 the VX550W features the better voltage regulation, higher peak efficiency, excellent DC output quality, and is the better value. For users looking for the most premium experience the choice is clear, the HX520W. At $124.99 the HX520W features the quieter sound profile, modular cables, excellent DC output quality, and is priced in line with its premium feature set.
A 'premium experience' from a PSU I thought it needs to give power.

What should I do?

(I know I am a pain in the *ss, sorry :-( )

Last edited by Broodjegehaktmetmayo; 1st February 2009 at 04:51 PM.
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