Newegg has the RAIDMAX RX-600AF 600W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Power Supply for $50 - 15% off with coupon code RMXFEB205 [Exp 2/11] - $15 rebate [Exp 2/11] = $27 with free shipping. Goes for $50+ elsewhere.
Check the Eggviews of 28 folks; 39% 5-Stars (11)... 36% 1-Stars (10)! 7% 2-Stars (2), 11% 3-Stars (3), and 7% for 4-Stars (2). Ouch!
The only way to get these to move would be to go back to the "Iron Egg Policy" where they extended to a 60 day return policy, and if I remenber Free return shipping for defective product. Even then... IDK
This isn't related to the junky Raidmax 500W units of yesteryear, it's a somewhat improved modern design although it seems that there are some quality control issues. Might be a lottery, if it works ok it was a deal for $27 but if it pops... think I'll stick with the Corsair Builder series on low end builds. It's $20 AR & linked $5 promo code through the end of today.
Yea, saw that Corsair CX430 deal. While for higher-end builds I like at least 80+ with Active PFC ( this Raidmax didn't). As of lately the good deals (<$50) for 600W+ units has been fairly dry.
Checked for higher than 600W and found these: Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 RS620-SPM2E3-US 620W Full Modular 80+ Bronze, Active PFC; $65 -AR$30 ($10 off promo code EMCXVXW229, ends 2/7) w/FS... that's only $55luvin that one! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171068
Check the Eggviews of 28 folks; 39% 5-Stars (11)... 36% 1-Stars (10)! 7% 2-Stars (2), 11% 3-Stars (3), and 7% for 4-Stars (2). Ouch!
The only way to get these to move would be to go back to the "Iron Egg Policy" where they extended to a 60 day return policy, and if I remenber Free return shipping for defective product. Even then... IDK
This isn't related to the junky Raidmax 500W units of yesteryear, it's a somewhat improved modern design although it seems that there are some quality control issues. Might be a lottery, if it works ok it was a deal for $27 but if it pops... think I'll stick with the Corsair Builder series on low end builds. It's $20 AR & linked $5 promo code through the end of today.
http://bensbargains.net/redirect/corsair-cx430-v2-builder-series-430w-power-supply-16-at-newegg-294780/
Yea, saw that Corsair CX430 deal.
While for higher-end builds I like at least 80+ with Active PFC ( this Raidmax didn't). As of lately the good deals (<$50) for 600W+ units has been fairly dry.
The first one the peaks my interest is the Silverstone Strider Essential ST60F-ES 600W 80+ Active PFC; it's $55 -AR$10 but $9.65 shipping so like $65 when all is said and done.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256071
Then the Corsair Builder Series CX600 80+ Bronze Active PFC, $50 -AR$20 w/FS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
Checked for higher than 600W and found these:
Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 RS620-SPM2E3-US 620W Full Modular 80+ Bronze, Active PFC; $65 -AR$30 ($10 off promo code EMCXVXW229, ends 2/7) w/FS... that's only $55 luvin that one!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171068
Or the Corsair TX Series CMPSU-650TX 80+ Bronze Active PFC $79 -AR$20 ($20 off promo code EMCXVXN36, ends 2/13) w/FS... that works down to $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005