Is the Super Flower Leadex III a suitable option?
Is the Super Flower Leadex III a suitable option?
I've been looking for a replacement power supply and discovered the Super Flower Leadex III. I haven't purchased from them before. I'm wondering if they're a reputable brand and if it's safe to trust their products for long-term use. I'm also considering the 850W version of that PSU. Thank you ahead of time.
When comparing ALL ATX 3.0/3.1 PSUs irrespective of wattage, Seasonic units consistently stand out as either the top choice or second and third best options.
Link: https://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-at...busters/9/
🙄 Super Flower Leadex III remains a strong recommendation without any concerns.
👍 Don’t worry about the mixed opinions from Seasonic critics.
My concern is whether they represent a reliable brand.
The power supply unit is of decent quality, though I didn't specify your plans for using it. I did notice the space requirements.
I'm planning to use the 850W model.
What exactly does an 850W PSU provide? If you go over capacity, you gain flexibility and can keep the unit in service longer while meeting the power needs of your components connected to it.
It's recommended to mention the specifications you plan to use for the SuperFlower PSU in your discussion thread, as these details may change and could affect the advice given to others.
Among the top three options, the other two are Seasonic and Flextronics.
Also worth noting, Super Flower, similar to Seasonic and Flextronics, is a PSU OEM (original equipment manufacturer), not just a brand like EVGA or Corsair.
Official specifications can be found here: https://www.super-flower.com.tw/en/produ...-gold-850w
A reputable review is available at: https://www.techpowerup.com/review/super...iii-850-w/
My top pick for PSUs is Seasonic. If Seasonic isn’t available, Super Flower comes in as a close alternative.
Leadex III remains a solid choice even though it was released in 2019, performing on par with Seasonic Focus and Corsair RMx series.
I’ve used the Super Flower Leadex series PSU without any issues.
Sorry, I didn't mention my rig before: CPU is i7 12700k, motherboard is MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI, ram is G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32gb, and the graphics card is EVGA 2080TI Black edition gaming. Usually I opt for a higher power supply just in case I plan to upgrade later or purchase a new GPU, which is why I chose the 850W version.
I’d really like to try seasonic, but the retailer I’m considering doesn’t carry it. If I go to Newegg or Amazon, the price would be almost double plus shipping costs.
Check this link and decide which one to go with. Seasonic isn't even in the top 20. It doesn't make sense unless it's just fanboy stuff.
It's interesting how things evolve over time.
In the past, when I was assembling many PCs, the Seasonic G series was my preferred choice.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/R7V48d/...y-ssr650rm
I used one in my 4790K system and moved it to my 10600K PC this year. This year I replaced it with a White RM850 2019 model that I've kept in a box for two years.
EDIT To the OP, the Leadex 3 is a solid PSU—no reason not to purchase it. If you're planning to upgrade to a new card requiring a 16-pin connector, I'd recommend seeking a PSU with that port instead of relying on an adapter.
When comparing ALL ATX 3.0/3.1 PSUs irrespective of wattage, Seasonic units consistently stand out as either the top choice or second and third best options.
Link: https://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-at...busters/9/
🙄 Super Flower Leadex III remains a strong recommendation without any concerns.
👍 Don’t worry about the mixed opinions from Seasonic critics.
I've been using Seasonic for years and never experienced any issues. As everyone mentioned, the Super Flower Leadex 3 is completely fine.