Power Supply SFX non-L PSU? Is Corsair ok to buy now?

Dem0nflare

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So for the upcoming Ryzen CPU I wanted to get a a new SFF PC and i'm getting the parts over time. Having done mainly Flex PSU ITX builds, i wanted it to be easier and to get a SFF case with SFX support. I got the Velka 7 that does not support the SFX-L variant. Now looking for a SFX PSU's i found the only non-L versions with ok reviews were the corsair, but then they went and sold thousands of faulty ones on there entire line...
Thanks in advance!
 

maveric

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Jun 5, 2020
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FWIW, I bought a Corsair SF600 Platinum from Amazon in June and it was the newer, post-recall model based on serial number.
 

rfarmer

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There have been posts here and on Reddit about this issue and as far as I can tell Corsair replaced everyone of those units. I currently have a SF600 and have owned 3 SF450 and everyone has been without a problem. I am sure you could order now without any worries.
 

Dem0nflare

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There have been posts here and on Reddit about this issue and as far as I can tell Corsair replaced everyone of those units. I currently have a SF600 and have owned 3 SF450 and everyone has been without a problem. I am sure you could order now without any worries.
Thanks Guys! Corsair seems to be the one every one goes with.
 

billabong2606

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Jul 25, 2020
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There are several options for SFX PSUs. Corsair SF series being the famous one. Other SFX PSUs worth looking at are:
  • FSP Dagger Pro 650W 80+ Gold
  • Lian Li PE550/750 80+ Gold
  • Silverstone SX650-G 80+ Gold
  • Silverstone SX700-PT 80+ Platinum (latest model)
 

rainmaker33

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You might want to wait out for the upcoming Cooler Master SFX psu. Hopefully they are just as good and affordable like their new NR200 case.
 

Dem0nflare

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FYI, the next gen NVIDIA GPUs are rumored to use a new 12-pin PCIe power connector. It might be a good idea to hold off on a PSU purchase until it is confirmed next month.
Apparently there giving a adapter and may only be on founders? It's funny too because the next planed PSU spec does not include the 12-pin there using, so they need pci and psu people on board still. I think there just doing because it looks better then 2 6-pins with 2-pins hanging off and i guess power bigger cards too. IDK want to be mean to cooler master, but they seem to try and fail atlot of things. NR200 being a prime example, how many ITX cases did they have before?