Here’s a list of the bestselling power supplies of 2011 so far. Data is gathered from multiple retail manufacturer websites. Customer reviews, popularity, and redundancy are taken into consideration. Below this table is also a list of the top rated modular power supplies of the year.
| Product | Price | Specifications | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsair Enthusiast Series 650-Watt 80 Plus Bronze Certified Power Supply Compatible with Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and AMD platforms 650TX v2 | 80PLUS Bronze certified, Over-voltage and over-current protection, under-voltage protection, ultra-quiet double ball-bearing fan, and Short circuit protection. | A 5 year warranty and a lifetime access to Corsair technical support is included. | |
| Cooler Master Elite 460W ATX +12V V2.31 SATA, PCI-E Power Supply RS460-PSAR-J3-US | Intel ATX 12V V2.3 compliant, Green power design, (OVP/OCP/OPP/SCP) protection, noise filter, | 2 years | |
| Thermaltake W0070RUC TR2 Series 430W Power Supply with 2 Fans | Dual 8cm fan for increased airflow, Protections against Over Power, Over Voltage, Short-Circuit, and Protection Reset, FCC, UL, CUL, CSA, and CE certification | 5 year warranty | |
| Corsair Enthusiast Series 750-Watt 80 Plus Bronze Certified Power Supply Compatible with Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and AMD platforms 750TX v2 | 750W, 1 fan, 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified, Universal AC input from 90 - 264V, ultra-quiet fan. | 5 years | |
| OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W Modular High-Performance Power Supply Compatible with Intel Sandy Bridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom | Internal 120mm fan, SLI and CrossFire graphics capable, Overvoltage/ OverPower/ ShortCircuit Protection, Universal Input and Active PFC. | 3 years | |
| Corsair Professional Series Gold High-Performance 1200-Watt Power Supply CMPSU-1200AX | 80PLUS Gold certified, delivering up to 90% energy efficiency at real world load conditions, voltage protection, and ultra-quiet 120mm double ball-bearing fan. Supports the latest ATX12V v2.31 and EPS 2.92 standards and is backward compatible with ATX12V 2.2 and ATX12V 2.01 systems. | 7 year warranty | |
| OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W Modular High Performance Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandy Bridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom | Internal 120mm fan, can power SLI / Crossfire Graphics, and overvoltage protection. | 3 Years | |
| Corsair Builder Series CX V2 430-Watt 80 Plus Certified Power Supply Compatible with Intel and AMD Platforms ATX 500 CMPSU-430CXV2 | Ultra-quiet 120mm fan, 80 Plus certified to deliver 80% efficiency or higher, dedicated single +12V rail, voltage protection, and universal AC input. | 3 years | |
| Antec EA-650 Green ATX Energy Star Certified Power Supply, Green | 80 Plus Bronze certified - up to 88% efficient, SLI/ Crossfire Ready, and Universal Input. ** The Power cord is not included with the purchase. | 3 Years | |
| Cooler Master GX Series 650W ATX 12V V2.31 80 PLUS SLI Ready Power Supply RS650-ACAAE3-US | The GX meets 80 Plus requirements (85% typical). High 100,000 MTBF. Double layer EMI Filter reduces excess noise and distraction from 120mm fan. | 3 years |
Top Rated Modular Power Supplies
| Brand/ Series/ Model Number/ Additional Sizes | Price | Features/ Manufacturer's Details/ Warranty |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair Enthusiast TX V2 Series 750-Watt 80 Plus Bronze Certified High Performance Modular Power Supply CP-9020003-NA | The TX has the perfect design for performance enthusiasts looking for a highly efficient power supply. 750W max power, ATX12V and EPS12V compatible, dedicated 60A, single +12V rail, and 80 plus bronze certified. | |
| OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W/ Available in 500-700W sizes | Winner of Hardware Secret's Gold Award, 20+4Pin main connector, SLI and Crossfire Certified, up to 86% efficiency (80-PLUS certified), MTBF 100k hours, quiet with OCZ's power whisper technology, a 3 year parts and labor warranty is included with your purchase. | |
| Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold (SPG)/ 800, 1000, and 1200 watts. Featured is the 1000 watt size. Also See the Cooler Master Silent Pro M Series available in 600-1000 watt sizes. | 135mm Ultra Silent Fan, Connectors include; 20+4Pin Main, 4 x 6-Pin, 4 x 6+2-Pin PCI-E Connector, 9 Sata Power Conncetor, 1 x Floppy ,4 x Peripheral, and 2 x 4+4-Pin ATX/EPS 12V. Model is 80 Plus GOLD certified with 90% typical efficiency. SLI/Crossfire Ready. A 5 year parts and labor warranty is included with your purchase. | |
| Corsair HX Professional Series/ 520W to 1020W/ Featured model is the CMPSU-750HX | Custom PC voted Corsair the best PSU manufacturer for 2010. They also sell the bestselling PSU TX series. If you are looking for a modular Corsair PSU go with the HX professional series. Specifications for our featured PSU include 20+4Pin main connector, Single + 12 V rails, SLI and Crossfire read, 80 Plus Silver Certified (up to 90% efficiency), 1 x 8-Pin EPS 12V, 8 x Peripheral, 12 x SATA, 2 x Floppy, and 4 x PCI-E. A 7 year manufacturer's warranty is included with this product. | |
| Antec BP550 Plus 550W ATX12V V2.2 Modular Power Supply - Also see Antec Truepower series which has 550 watt to 122 watt PSU sizes available. | A great overall value with a 3 year parts and labor warranty. PSU is cooled by a single 120mm low noise cooling fan. Connectors include 20+4Pin main, 1 x 12V(P4), 1 x 12V(8Pin), 6 x peripheral, 6 x SATA, 1 x Floppy, and 2 x PCI-E. 80 PLUS certified with up to 85% efficiency. | |
| Thermaltake TR2 TRX Series - Featured is the 1200W size. Available in 430-1200W | Featured model has a single 140mm cooling fan which helps to keep it running efficiently. It's 80 plus certified with 80% typical efficiency, and comes with a 5 year parts and labor warranty. Connectors include six PCI-E, 24Pin main, 2 +12V rails, and 8 SATA power connectors. | |
| KingWin Mach 1 ATX 1220 1220-Watt Power Supply with Modular Cable Management System, ABT-1220MA1S. Also available for 1000 watt size. | Besides just looking awesome, this PSU is a HardOCP silver award winner. The fan is a 1 x 140mm blue LED fan. Connectors include 20+4Pin main, 6 +12 V rails, 2 x 6-Pin, 2 x 6+2-Pin PCI-E, 8 SATA power, 8 x peripheral, and 1 x Floppy. 80 PLUS bronze certified with up to 85% efficiency. A 3 year parts and labor warranty comes with the purchase. | |
| SilverStone Strider Plus ST50F-P | Single 120mm fan - Connectors include 1 x Main connector (20+4Pin), 1 x 4+4-Pin ATX/EPS 12V, 2 x PCI-E, 6 x SATA, 3 x Peripheral, and a single floppy. 80 PLUS Bronze Certified with a 1 year parts and labor warranty included. | |
| Seasonic 560W 80 Plus Gold ATX 12V/EPS 12V Power Supply - X-560 SS-560KM | Features a Sanyo Denki San Ace Silent Fan. Highly efficient 80 PLUS Gold Certified. Connectors for this PSU include 1 x Main connector (20+4Pin), 1 x 4+4 Pin EPS 12V, 5 x Peripheral, 8 x SATA, 2 x Floppy, and 2 x PCI-E. The manufacturer's warranty is 5 years. | |
| OCZ ZX Series 1000W Fully-Modular 80PLUS Gold High Performance Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandy Bridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom | With 92% efficiency this modular power supply is 80 plus gold certified and it's backed by OCZ's 5 year parts and labor warranty. |
Great article – I agree with you on power supplies… why spend so much money. Just get one that’s 80+ certified and over 600 watts for a basic build.