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Thermaltake smart 550w vs Coolermaster Gx550w

12 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/thermaltake-smart-550w-vs-coolermaster-gx550w.161260/

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mohiuddin Original post #1
Aug 6, 2012 at 12:34 PM
Which one is better? Considering the gx one is 20dollar cheaper here.
d6bmg
d6bmg #2
Aug 6, 2012 at 6:57 PM
Gx550.
M
Aug 7, 2012 at 7:57 AM
Are u sure about that?

Any1?

nobody?

@topgear @ico
ashis_lakra
Aug 7, 2012 at 9:17 AM
Wanna check it ? Review: Thermaltake Smart M550W PSU - PSU - HEXUS.net - Page 2

Got good reviews and more than acceptable efficiency from 20% to 80% load.
saswat23
Aug 7, 2012 at 11:06 AM
You can also look for Seasonic S12II-520. Its 80+ Bronze certified and comes with 5yrs warranty. Will cost around 3.8k-4k.
d6bmg
d6bmg #6
Aug 7, 2012 at 12:17 PM
You can also look for Seasonic S12II-520. Its 80+ Bronze certified and comes with 5yrs warranty. Will cost around 3.8k-4k.

Theoretically not as good as GX550.
@OP: I'm not giving my personal opinion here. I'm only repeating the conclusion drawn from several reviews I've seen. So, I guess I'm sure about that I have posted.
M
Aug 7, 2012 at 9:13 PM
Theoretically not as good as GX550.
@OP: I'm not giving my personal opinion here. I'm only repeating the conclusion drawn from several reviews I've seen. So, I guess I'm sure about that I have posted.

no theory please.
I need practical user based feedback
please dont take it personally.
In case of reliability not only that 80plus and plus12v rail wattage.

You can also look for Seasonic S12II-520. Its 80+ Bronze certified and comes with 5yrs warranty. Will cost around 3.8k-4k.

here , no seasonic psu are available.
Psu available of these price ranges>>

1.thermaltake lite power 650w
2.thermaltake smart 550w
3. CM GX550W
4. Gigabyte superb 570w
5. Gigabyte superb 720w.
Chaitanya
Aug 8, 2012 at 1:46 AM
Are corsair PSU available there ??

Why don't you try on9 shops???
d6bmg
d6bmg #9
Aug 8, 2012 at 2:40 AM
no theory please.
I need practical user based feedback
please dont take it personally.
In case of reliability not only that 80plus and plus12v rail wattage.
Never used any of them. So no feedback from my. I think The Sorcerer have done the review of GX550. You may contact him. :)
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mohiuddin #10
Aug 8, 2012 at 5:12 PM
Never used any of them. So no feedback from my. I think The Sorcerer have done the review of GX550. You may contact him. :)

he came to this thread but no post.:(
can u guys please confirm me that gx550w better than smart? Coz every body here saying the smart 1 is far better.

Are corsair PSU available there ??

Why don't you try on9 shops???

here, no corsair.
No way i can use online shops.
Unless i pay 150dollar for 100dollar.
d6bmg
d6bmg #11
Aug 9, 2012 at 6:06 PM
Then its totally upto you what you want to buy.
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mohiuddin #12
Aug 10, 2012 at 12:40 AM
Atleast any trustdd site reviews of both?