10 best power supply companies

Top 10 best power supply manufacturers

10 FSP

In the field of computer hardware, product diversity is the key to survival, but FSP, founded in 1993 in Taiwan, is a good example of a different approach. The company is mainly engaged in the development and production of a huge list of various batteries. These include: power supplies for home computers and industrial devices, power supplies for TVs, phone batteries, power adapters, etc.

The company is characterized by low prices for its products and a strict appearance of all products. This also determines the main direction in terms of equipment. FSP is tricky in terms of overall power, but here it is worth looking at the 12 Volt line, which produces less power. Thus, 600-watt models should be considered as 500-watt models, etc. The main reason for this phenomenon is a rather weak capacitor and Schottky diodes. Fans are mainly used on plain bearings. We recommend using it as a budget solution for entry-level gaming systems and office computers.

9 deepcool

A popular manufacturer from the Middle Kingdom, offering a huge variety of inexpensive power supplies for those who prefer budget solutions. At the same time, even in the cheapest PSU models of this company, you can find 80 Plus certification and a guarantee of up to 5 years. But still, it is necessary to make allowances for belonging to the lower price range. Hence the angry reviews for the high noise level, extraneous odors in the first months of operation and the risk of a quick "death".

Despite the pitfalls, PSUs of this brand are very popular in Russia, and the Deepcool DN500 500W model stands out the most with an average price of just over 3,000 rubles, but with very good performance and a large number of reviews. Not bad, maybe even the best option for an entry-level office or gaming computer.

8 Corsair

The American manufacturer Corsair is the subject of frequent disputes among tech bloggers. The fact is that the prices for the products of this company are often too high, and this does not have the best effect on popularity among buyers. Often the package includes a European power plug, so you have to look for an adapter. You can find there a module for digital control of the PSU and monitoring, which is superfluous here. Rich equipment and "wrapper" suggest that the line of these products is aimed at those who have an unlimited budget and who want to stand out from the crowd without ordering components from China and assemble the most expensive computer.

The company has stinted on the stuffing from Sea Sonic and uses components from Flextronics, a mid-range manufacturer.In contrast, there are 2 parallel active PFS circuits inside the top models. Capacitors are often used in low quality, but models of recent iterations have moved to medium quality.

7 BE QUIET!

The next in line is an atypical representative. Let's start with Be Quiet! was founded not in the Asian part of the planet, but in Germany. Moreover, relatively recently - in 2003. The Germans position themselves as a manufacturer of premium equipment for computers. Their range includes power supplies, cases, as well as case and processor coolers. Since 2007, the company has been the leader among power supply manufacturers in Europe.

The cost of products, as befits a premium brand, is high. In particular, a modest 400-horsepower System Power 9 costs almost 5.5 thousand rubles. But already in this class, the buyer receives high efficiency (80plus Bronze certificate), low noise level (the claimed 19 dB is confirmed by numerous reviews), good design and even high-quality wires in a pleasant braid. As the price goes up, the quality only goes up. We note the continuity of the design - it is clear that both budget models and components for powerful gaming PCs were created by one team, one can feel the German systematicity and attention to detail. Despite this, we do not recommend looking closely at the line of this brand due to the overhyped brand and, as a result, increased prices. In addition, they are noisier than the same Cougar, and the FSP company, which is the progenitor of most models, sells analogues much cheaper.

6 ENERMAX

Like most other computer equipment manufacturers, Enermax is based on the island of Taiwan, not far from China. The company was founded in 1990, and during its activity considerable experience has been accumulated in the creation of not only power supplies, but also PC cases, cooling systems, some other components and peripherals.

It is impossible to call the company's devices inexpensive - the price tag for products starts at 5.5 thousand rubles. But the entry-level Enermax MAXPRO II 600W is no slouch either – it’s a 600-horsepower model with 80 Plus Standard certification and protection on all fronts. But the average price tag of the top-end Enermax Platimax EPM1700EGT 1700W reaches 65 thousand rubles, paying which the buyer receives an even larger set of cables, prohibitive power, an 80 Plus Platinum certificate and increased efficiency. It is worth noting that the presence of 80+ certificates is a branded card for Enermax products. This means that by purchasing a PSU from this company, you will get high efficiency and reliability.

5 Zalman

The South Korean company Zalman has been among the most reliable manufacturers of power supplies for a long time and by right. Firstly, the company has a modern engineering center and a lot of patents for its own developments. Secondly, even inexpensive models (for example, Zalman ZM600-LXII) have a high degree of operational reliability and rarely visit service centers. Thirdly, experts also praise the brand in their reviews, noting the low percentage of defects, the optimal selection of the component base and the best build quality.

In the high-end segment, almost all Zalman power supplies are 80+ Platinum certified, have an extended warranty and advanced protection technologies, which once again confirms the high level of the brand's reputation. Based on the PSU from Zalman, you can safely assemble the most top-end gaming computers.

4 Cougar

Ideal for those who do not want to shell out for expensive brands. For its segment, the range has amazing silence and build quality. The filling is quite high quality, there are all kinds of protections, and in terms of quality and price, it is almost an ideal option, although marriage occasionally comes across. There are both modular and conventional power supplies to choose from. Buyers in the reviews noted a small number of 8-pin connectors on most models, which limits the load on the PSU.

A little unusual is the wiring of network cards of the STX line, where the surge protector is soldered separately. There is also a “collective farm”, expressed in the form of a three-screw fastening of the cover, and not a four-screw one, as necessary. The wires in most models are long and they fit perfectly into cases with a bottom PSU. The younger models from this manufacturer should be considered as an option for a gaming budget PC and over time you need to be prepared for high ripples. On average, good components are used in the component base, and under normal load, these blocks last a long time.

3 Chieftec

Less price - more power. Chieftec followed this path with a boom in the component market in 1990.In a very wide model range, variants with the Proton index with a characteristic black and blue color are especially appreciated. The main drawback of almost all PSUs of the brand lies in the high noise level. If you want to assemble a quiet system, then this company is not for you. But for those who need a large power reserve, and the gameplay takes place completely in headphones, they can safely buy these PSUs without fear.

Capacitors in the design are mainly used not Japanese, but Taiwanese, which lowered the reliability bar. Note that noise on top models will only start if your build is at least RTX 2080 based. In simpler configurations, top models will be relatively quiet. The most affordable product among the brand's popular models today is the Chieftec iARENA 500W with an initial cost of 3,300 rubles.

2 Sea Sonic

Very cool gaming power supplies for the price. According to customer reviews and authoritative publications, after some time or immediately, the blocks begin to make noise, although this is more typical for the most inexpensive models. Quiet lovers may not like it, but the average buyer may not notice the noise. However, the percentage of marriage is small, and all models are simply wonderful. Quiet under any load.

Top models have the following interesting features: ultra-high energy efficiency, confirmed by the 80+ Titanium certificate. Pleased with the hybrid fan controller and Japanese-made solid capacitors. There is an ultra-precise MTLR voltage regulation with a deviation of less than 0.5% and ideal stabilization with a minimum ripple of less than 20 millivolts.Another plus that I would like to highlight separately is a long-term warranty, which for top models can reach 12 years.

1 Thermaltake

Thermaltake brand - a fairly well-known company from Taiwan, which produces a wide range of power supplies in all price categories. In Russia, this manufacturer offers more than 50 models, including the most inexpensive budget PSUs with a price of up to 4,000 rubles, but they periodically have problems with fan noise, so we recommend paying attention to more expensive options. Thermaltake products have repeatedly been included in the ratings of the best offers in the "Reliability" category, plus experts often recommend the brand's power supplies for building gaming PCs and generally speak very positively about them.

If we single out specific models, then the Thermaltake TR2 S 650W PSU is in high demand, the important advantages of which are the quiet operation of the cooling system and the high-quality study of circuitry. According to many experts, this option is perfect for assembling a budget gaming computer.

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