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[AK]Zip · 01-10-09, 05:41 PM

I am having a really hard time deciding on a new power supply since my old OCZ gave out. Based on my needs and price I have narrowed it down to 3.

BFG ES-800 = $109.99 after $30 rebate - lifetime warranty
Corsair TX850 = $119.99 after $20 rebate - 5 year warranty (Click here for 2nd review)
Corsair TX750 = $109.99 after $20 rebate - 5 year warranty (Click here for 2nd review)

For each power supply I listed the price on NewEgg along with warranty info and a link to where the power supply was actually tested. Each has its ups and downs, but the hard part is what to choose?

Any and all suggestions are welcome as to which to choose. Just make sure to include why you chose the one you did.

Also, if you can find a lower price on any one of those please post a link!

I will be ordering on Monday so I need to make up my mind.

Thanks,
Alex

diaz · 01-10-09, 06:04 PM

Corsair TX series are proven to be a great choice. The obvious choice here is the TX850. Expect a longer life this time around, and also consider getting some type of AC filtering...

-D

[AK]Zip · 01-10-09, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by diaz

Corsair TX series are proven to be a great choice. The obvious choice here is the TX850. Expect a longer life this time around, and also consider getting some type of AC filtering...

-D

My AC setup is something that doesn't need to be worried about. I have AC filtering that many would think I am probably nuts. Both on my PC and audio system.

diaz · 01-10-09, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by [AK]Zip

My AC setup is something that doesn't need to be worried about. I have AC filtering that many would think I am probably nuts. Both on my PC and audio system.

Wow... sorry to hear bout the ocz ... corsair wont let you down though

Blazing fire · 01-10-09, 08:27 PM

The only problem with the BFG-ES800 is the short 4/8ping ATX wires. Other than that, it is a great PSU. In fact, the built quality of the BFG is better than the hx620 and tx750.

Do correct me if I'm wrong!

[AK]Zip · 01-10-09, 08:36 PM

I have a pretty small case with the power supply at the bottom of the case so I am not too worried about length of the wires.

RollingThunder · 01-10-09, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by [AK]Zip

I have a pretty small case with the power supply at the bottom of the case so I am not too worried about length of the wires.

AK,

Just a warning to reiterate what Blazing Fire stated. I have this CM NV 690 mid tower, same bottom layout for power supply with cable management through the back. This Corsair 8 pin 12v cable just made it through the back at 21" long. The BFG 8pin is 17" long.

If you aren't doing cable management and connecting over the top of your motherboard, you should be ok.

Wiggy Fuzz · 01-11-09, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazing fire

The only problem with the BFG-ES800 is the short 4/8ping ATX wires. Other than that, it is a great PSU. In fact, the built quality of the BFG is better than the hx620 and tx750.

Do correct me if I'm wrong!

correct. i can only do cable management with an extention for the atx wires and the 24 pin connectors.

Blazing fire · 01-11-09, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RollingThunder

AK,

Just a warning to reiterate what Blazing Fire stated. I have this CM NV 690 mid tower, same bottom layout for power supply with cable management through the back. This Corsair 8 pin 12v cable just made it through the back at 21" long. The BFG 8pin is 17" long.

If you aren't doing cable management and connecting over the top of your motherboard, you should be ok.

Thanks for elaborating!

muddocktor · 01-11-09, 08:29 AM

A further elaboration on the ES800 wires here. I am running one in a Silverstone TJ06-B, which is a mid tower case that mounts the psu up top with the mobo in an inverted layout. And I don't have a problem with the ATX connector wires making it to the ATX plug on the mobo, the 12V cable is too short for me to use the 8 pin connector, but is barley long enough to use the 4 pin connector (both on the same cable, 4 pin connector is an extension of the 8 pin). The length of those 2 cables is my biggest gripe with the psu.

ZL1 · 01-12-09, 06:48 AM

corsair, definitely
now 850 or 750 is simply up to preference, you know, price, size, mood

Blazing fire · 01-13-09, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [AK]Zip

BFG ES-800 = $109.99 after $30 rebate - lifetime warranty
Corsair TX850 = $119.99 after $20 rebate - 5 year warranty (Click here for 2nd review)
Corsair TX750 = $109.99 after $20 rebate - 5 year warranty (Click here for 2nd review)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZL1

corsair, definitely
now 850 or 750 is simply up to preference, you know, price, size, mood

Isn't the bfg cheaper?

I've PMed wolf to let him have the final verdict. Hope he replies soon.

*While corsair is widely recommended, it does not imply they are the best.

ZL1 · 01-13-09, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazing fire

Isn't the bfg cheaper?

I've PMed wolf to let him have the final verdict. Hope he replies soon.

*While corsair is widely recommended, it does not imply they are the best.

no of course not, seasonic is best

thing is I have personal experience with both brands and I can easily recommend corsair over bfg

Blazing fire · 01-14-09, 06:04 AM

Ah I see! I know for a fact that all other BFG units, except for the ES-800, were not of good quality. At one point in time, antec was infamous for their PSUs, but look at them now! The antec signature 850/650 is one of the best PSUs around, both in efficiency and built. The only competitor is probably the enermax 85+ revolution.

[Spectre] · 01-14-09, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Blazing fire

Ah I see! I know for a fact that all other BFG units, except for the ES-800, were not of good quality.

And which currently active sku's would those be?

01-10-09, 05:41 PM	#1
[AK]Zip Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Plano, TX	BFG ES-800 VS Corsair TX850 VS Corsair TX750 I am having a really hard time deciding on a new power supply since my old OCZ gave out. Based on my needs and price I have narrowed it down to 3. BFG ES-800 = $109.99 after $30 rebate - lifetime warranty Corsair TX850 = $119.99 after $20 rebate - 5 year warranty (Click here for 2nd review) Corsair TX750 = $109.99 after $20 rebate - 5 year warranty (Click here for 2nd review) For each power supply I listed the price on NewEgg along with warranty info and a link to where the power supply was actually tested. Each has its ups and downs, but the hard part is what to choose? Any and all suggestions are welcome as to which to choose. Just make sure to include why you chose the one you did. Also, if you can find a lower price on any one of those please post a link! I will be ordering on Monday so I need to make up my mind. Thanks, Alex __________________ RIG: Cooler Master 690 \| Corsair HX850W \| LG 20X DVD+/-RW \| TRUE 120 \| Intel I7 920 D0 @ 4.2GHz (200X21, 1.28v) \| 2 - Western Digital Raptor 74GB (Raid 0) \| Western Digital 750GB \| Seagate 500GB \| 6GB OCZ Platinum PC3 12800 \| EVGA X58 SLI \| X-Fi Platinum \| EVGA GTX 480 (Stock For Now) SERVER: Dell PowerEdge 2650 \| 2 - 500W PSU \| 2 - Xeon 2.4GHz \| 74GB IBM HDD \| 2 - 36GB Compaq HDD \| 2 - 36GB Hitachi HDD \| 3GB PC2700 ECC DDR Heatware 76-0

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01-10-09, 08:36 PM	#6
[AK]Zip Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Plano, TX	I have a pretty small case with the power supply at the bottom of the case so I am not too worried about length of the wires. __________________ RIG: Cooler Master 690 \| Corsair HX850W \| LG 20X DVD+/-RW \| TRUE 120 \| Intel I7 920 D0 @ 4.2GHz (200X21, 1.28v) \| 2 - Western Digital Raptor 74GB (Raid 0) \| Western Digital 750GB \| Seagate 500GB \| 6GB OCZ Platinum PC3 12800 \| EVGA X58 SLI \| X-Fi Platinum \| EVGA GTX 480 (Stock For Now) SERVER: Dell PowerEdge 2650 \| 2 - 500W PSU \| 2 - Xeon 2.4GHz \| 74GB IBM HDD \| 2 - 36GB Compaq HDD \| 2 - 36GB Hitachi HDD \| 3GB PC2700 ECC DDR Heatware 76-0

01-11-09, 08:29 AM	#10
muddocktor Offshore Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: On OCForums News Team Profile	A further elaboration on the ES800 wires here. I am running one in a Silverstone TJ06-B, which is a mid tower case that mounts the psu up top with the mobo in an inverted layout. And I don't have a problem with the ATX connector wires making it to the ATX plug on the mobo, the 12V cable is too short for me to use the 8 pin connector, but is barley long enough to use the 4 pin connector (both on the same cable, 4 pin connector is an extension of the 8 pin). The length of those 2 cables is my biggest gripe with the psu. __________________ QX9650@4000, X38-DQ6 mobo, Fuzion v.1 w/dual fan heater core+PA120.3+260GTX/MCW60R2,Iwaki MD20RZ(T), Yate Loon fans E5200@3500,Foxconn Mars P35, GTZ, D4 w/MCR220-QP Res rad, Swiftech fans 940BE@3600, M3A79-T Dlx, Fuzion v.1, MCP355 w/XSPC res top, PA160, Panaflo L1BX Q6600@3700, P5Q-Pro, HK3.0+8800GTS 512/MCW60 w/RX360 rad, MCP355 w/XSPC top, YL D12SL led fans Asus N51Vn, T9600 processor All running Seti or Rosetta My heatware Out on the rig, so I might not be able to get to the web to answer PM's.

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01-10-09, 08:27 PM	#5
Blazing fire Member Join Date: Sep 2007	The only problem with the BFG-ES800 is the short 4/8ping ATX wires. Other than that, it is a great PSU. In fact, the built quality of the BFG is better than the hx620 and tx750. Do correct me if I'm wrong!

01-12-09, 06:48 AM	#11
ZL1 Member Join Date: Oct 2003	corsair, definitely now 850 or 750 is simply up to preference, you know, price, size, mood

01-14-09, 06:04 AM	#14
Blazing fire Member Join Date: Sep 2007	Ah I see! I know for a fact that all other BFG units, except for the ES-800, were not of good quality. At one point in time, antec was infamous for their PSUs, but look at them now! The antec signature 850/650 is one of the best PSUs around, both in efficiency and built. The only competitor is probably the enermax 85+ revolution.