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Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum vs Lian Li SP750

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all judged against power supplies at a similar price

The Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum scores 7.4/10 overall, ahead of the Lian Li SP750 at 5.9/10.

The Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum leads on quality and protections, efficiency, cabling and connectors, noise and warranty.

Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum

Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum

7.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The Corsair SF750 is a 750 W SFX power supply for small-form-factor builds that need a modern GPU cable. It suits buyers who want Platinum efficiency, quiet running and ATX 3.1 support in a compact case. It fits a single-GPU system better than a build that needs many PCIe 8-pin connectors.

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Lian Li SP750

Lian Li SP750

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The Lian Li SP750 is a 750 W SFX power supply for compact builds that need a fully modular unit with an 80 PLUS Gold rating. It suits builders who want quiet running and flexible braided cables in a small case. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs a native 12V-2x6 cable or many SATA connectors.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS PlatinumLian Li SP750
Quality and protections30%7/106/10
Efficiency20%9/107/10
Cabling and connectors20%7/105/10
Noise15%7/106/10
Warranty15%7/105/10
Overall7.4/105.9/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS PlatinumLian Li SP750
Rated output (W)750 W continuous; +12V rated 62.5 A / 750 W750 W maximum DC output; +12V 744 W; +3.3V/+5V 100 W combined
Efficiency rating (80 Plus or Cybenetics)80 PLUS Platinum; Cybenetics Efficiency Platinum; Cybenetics Noise A-80 PLUS Gold
Form factor (ATX or SFX) and ATX 3.x / PCIe 5.x supportSFX, 100x125x63.5 mmSFX, 100 x 63.5 x 125 mm (D x W x H)
Modular cabling (fully, semi or non-modular)Fully modular, Type-5 Micro-Fit connectorsFully modular
Graphics card connectors (12V-2x6 / 12VHPWR and PCIe 8-pin count)1x 12VHPWR (12+4-pin) 400 mm; 2x PCIe 8-pin (6+2) 400 mm; 8 SATA, 3 PATA, 2 EPSThree PCIe 8-pin (6+2) outputs; one CPU, two SATA and one peripheral connector listed by manufacturer; no 12V-2x6 or 12VHPWR cable listed
Fan size and zero-fan mode92 mm PWM, fluid dynamic bearing, Zero RPM modeOne 92 mm hydraulic-bearing fan; zero-RPM mode until 40% load
Warranty (years)7 years5 years

Strengths and weaknesses

Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum

  • + 80 PLUS Platinum with 95% reported at 400 W
  • + Native 12VHPWR cable and ATX 3.1 compliance
  • + Low ripple and quiet running praised by reviewers
  • − Fan becomes audible under heavy load, owners say
  • − Only two PCIe 8-pin cables supplied
  • − Hold-up time called weak in one review

Skip it if:

  • Buyers building a multi-GPU or high-draw system needing many PCIe 8-pin connectors.
  • Anyone who wants silence even when the system runs near full load for long periods.
  • Buyers who need the strongest hold-up time for unstable mains conditions.
Read the full Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum review ›

Lian Li SP750

  • + Fully modular with braided cables
  • + 80 PLUS Gold; 90.23% efficiency measured at 808 W
  • + Several owners praise quiet operation
  • − No 12V-2x6 or 12VHPWR cable listed
  • − Some owners report fan spinning up at idle
  • − Only two SATA connectors listed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers with a new NVIDIA card who want a native 12V-2x6 cable
  • Builders with many SATA drives who need more than two connectors
  • Anyone who needs a fan that stays fully silent at idle
Read the full Lian Li SP750 review ›

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