FSP460-60PFN-S vs. AX500-A

[harlam357]

Ok, I'm buying a Fortron. Now which one?

FSP460-60PFN-S

-or-

AX500-A

I have been recommended the AX500-A but what about the 460-60PFN? Looks like a little stronger 12v rails and Active PFC. On the downside, a single 80mm fan, no power toggle switch(from what I can see), a lower advertised efficiency rating, and it's a little more expensive. Can anyone recommend the 460-60PFN over the AX500-A and why? Or should I just stick with getting the AX500-A and be happier?

 

[Know Nuttin]

500w. I like the 120mm fan for it's combo of quiet while still moving acceptable amount of air.

I have the 400w bluestorm and couldn't be happier.

 

[Oklahoma Wolf]

They are just about the same 460w unit, except the FSP460-60PFN is an EPS server unit (no PCI-E 6 pin connector, still has a -5v rail, and has 8 pin 12v connector). You've already spotted the other differences. It is my belief that the AX500-A is an evolution of the older FSP460-60PFN.

Stick with the AX500-A unless you can't find them in stock - I've been recommending the FSP460-60PFN as an alternative to it for that reason.

 

[speed bump]

Those two are very close to the same model in different skin. The Bluestorm is alitle it nicer becuase of the 120mm fan and the sleeved wires though.

 

[SolidxSnake]

isn't the bluestorm better internally too??

not like it matters, they are both fortron... both nice PSUs

 

[chunkeymunkey25]

If you like the blue sleeving, go with the Blue Storm. I love mine, but with no EPS, if you upgrade you mobo a lot & plan to keep your psu for a long time, mobos are going to start having EPS12V connectors instead of P4 connectors http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=865804
Your pick really, the 460 looks about the same as the Blue Storm, except for the EPS connector.

 

[harlam357]

They are just about the same 460w unit, except the FSP460-60PFN is an EPS server unit (no PCI-E 6 pin connector, still has a -5v rail, and has 8 pin 12v connector). You've already spotted the other differences. It is my belief that the AX500-A is an evolution of the older FSP460-60PFN.

Stick with the AX500-A unless you can't find them in stock - I've been recommending the FSP460-60PFN as an alternative to it for that reason.

Thanks for all the feedback. I have ordered the AX500-A.

If you like the blue sleeving, go with the Blue Storm. I love mine, but with no EPS, if you upgrade you mobo a lot & plan to keep your psu for a long time, mobos are going to start having EPS12V connectors instead of P4 connectors http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=865804
Your pick really, the 460 looks about the same as the Blue Storm, except for the EPS connector.

Thank you for the info on the EPS requirement... I was not aware of that.

I don't plan to move this psu to a new build. If I'm happy with it, it will stay with this rig until I either sell or disassemble it.