Almost free power supply

[Bozo]

Almost free power supply. From The Tech Report:

"Also in the almost-too-good-to-be-true category, Corsair's CX430 V2 power supply can be nabbed for $16.99 after a mail-in rebate. That's $44.99 minus $8 if you enter the coupon code "EMCNJHD22" on the checkout page, and minus another $20 once you eventually get that rebate check in the mail. Newegg is also shipping this item free of charge. Considering the CX430 is an 80 Plus-certified unit with a relatively meaty 12V rail and a three-year warranty, $17 is a downright steal."

 

[LunarMist]

Well, maybe so if your time filing the rebate is worth nothing and if the rebate ever arrives.

 

[CougTek]

I've used this unit a few times and so far, so good. I can usually get them for 40$. Their are quiet and seem to be well built. I can sometimes get the Antec HCG-400 for the same price and the latter is my prefered unit, but the Corsair CX430 V2 at 17$ is hard to pass on.

 

[Mercutio]

That's a really nice PSU for anything under $40 in any case. Thanks Bozo.

 

[CougTek]

JonnyGURU review of the Corsair CX430 V2. Overall, it's positive.

 

[CougTek]

I bought an Antec EA-450 Platinum for 65$ this evening. For such a power supply, it's a steal. I didn't need it and I already had another in stock (that I paid 95$), but it was hard to pass on.

 

[snowhiker]

Anandtech reviews 11 cheap power supplies in the 350-450 watt range.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/6013/350450w-roundup-11-cheap-psus