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11/4/12 at 10:50pm

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http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=&webid=325601&affixedcode=WW

I found this at work, and i can easily knock off 50% for myself if its worth it. It's been at this price for a while, and its been on the shelf for a long time. I personally don't think it's worth it, but i couldnt find any reviews. Anyone got any other opinions, or should I grab it for a future build?

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11/4/12 at 10:53pm

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i cant see the link, not from canada or where ever and it asks for postal code. but most of the time you shouldnt trust no name psu's even for 50% off. EVER

50% off now could cause you to replace parts destroyed by it later on and more money

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11/4/12 at 10:56pm

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is this it

http://www.retailplus.com/products/550w-power-supply/retail-plus-700w-power-supply

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11/4/12 at 11:52pm

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80PLUS Bronze Certified
Built-in 140mm Blue LED cooling fan
4 +12V output circuits provide supreme power
Support dual GPUs and dual/quad core CPUs
APFC ATX12V version 2.3 and EPS12V version 2.91 compatible
1 x 6 pin and 1 x (6+2) pin DUAL PCI-E ready
Semi-modular Cable Management to eliminate clutter and improve airflow
Surge Current protection
Input Transient Voltage protection
Over Voltage protection
Over Load protection
Short Circuit protection
Low noise design

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11/4/12 at 11:55pm

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Don't bother

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11/4/12 at 11:56pm

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saw the title, (first word in my mind) NO.

bronze however? odd. let's see if we can get a review that ripped out the internals and found the OEM and loadtested it

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11/5/12 at 12:01am

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I'd pass. Go for a well known power supply. Skimping on the psu is not a good idea.

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11/5/12 at 12:02am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FlashFir

saw the title, (first word in my mind) NO.
bronze however? odd. let's see if we can get a review that ripped out the internals and found the OEM and loadtested it

The 80+ bronze is the only thing that caught my attention. If it wasnt for that, i wouldnt have bothered. And hypothetically, if it wasnt load out 700w, and just pops out 500-600, for only $30 for a modular seems to be worth it as well.

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11/5/12 at 12:03am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dnnk

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlashFir

saw the title, (first word in my mind) NO.
bronze however? odd. let's see if we can get a review that ripped out the internals and found the OEM and loadtested it

slickdeals i can find 500-600w PSU's that're well reviewed by rip apart-sites-like jonnyguru/hardwaresecrets for $30 after rebate >_>

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11/5/12 at 12:14am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dnnk

The 80+ bronze is the only thing that caught my attention. If it wasnt for that, i wouldnt have bothered. And hypothetically, if it wasnt load out 700w, and just pops out 500-600, for only $30 for a modular seems to be worth it as well.

This is just for efficiency, that's it. Much more important stuff is voltage regulation, ripple suppression, OCP circuitry, PCB design & soldering .... and sooo much more (I'm not an expert to list them all).

To learn more about PSUs (check sig):
http://www.overclock.net/t/183810/faq-recommended-power-supplies

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Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive
Samsung 256GB 840pro	Corsair ForceGT 240GB	2TB WD Green	2TB WD Black
Cooling	Cooling	Cooling	Cooling
Zalman CNPS12X	4x 20cm CM MegaFlow Case fans	14cm CM Case fan	2x 120mm UQ fans
Cooling	OS	Monitor	Keyboard
AeroCool Touch2100 Controller	Windows 7 Pro SP1 64-bit	40 Inch Toshiba Regza LCD	Logitech G19
Power	Case	Mouse	Mouse Pad
MK-III Silencer 1200w	Cooler Master HAF-X	Razer Mamba	Steel Series
Audio	Audio
Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium	Logitech Z5500 5.1
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2500k (4.5GHz@1.312v)	Asrock Z77 Extreme4	Gigabyte OC WF 580 SLI	16GB G.Skill (4x4GB)
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Cooling	Cooling
G.Skill Phoenix Pro 120GB	Seagate 1TB	Thermaltake Spin-Q VT	5x120mm UQ fans
OS	Monitor	Keyboard	Power
W7 Pro SP1 x64	ViewSonic 20' LED 1600x900	Lycosa	Thermaltake Toughpower 1500w
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