Enermax 460W power supplies

[CP5670]

I am thinking of buying one of these but cannot tell the difference between the models, as they are all priced similarly and appear to have similar specifications.

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=17-103-440&depa=0
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=17-103-488&depa=0
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=17-103-456&depa=0 (listed as 450W for some reason, most likely a typo since the max power rating is shown as 460)
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=17-103-422&depa=0 (5V current on the sticker in the picture appears to be higher than what newegg lists)

Also, another internet reseller called Monarch Computer Systems is selling some of these for a lower price and has free shipping. Have any of you bought things from them and know if they are reliable?

 

[bates747]

Not sure what the exact differences are, but usually with Enermax the differences are cable shielding and the amps available on the 12v rail (which is usually more than most manufacturers).

Monarch is a very reputable dealer. I like them a bit over newegg since newegg charges sales tax from my state now.

 

[Cerb]

#1 and #2...looks like two comes with more cables. #1 is not ATX 2.03 compliant, whatever that really means to the user.
#3 appears to have fan control.
#4 has active PFC.

That's all I can tell.

 

[CP5670]

So, uh, which one is the best? #2 seems to have a 24-pin connector, which I would like for future-proofing as long as it comes with an adaptor to work with my existing 20-pin board. What is active PFC?

Monarch is selling three of these:
http://www.monarchcomputer.com...mp;Product_Code=100924 (looks like #3; listed as in stock but discontinued)
http://www.monarchcomputer.com...mp;Product_Code=100934 (#1 I think, looks like the fan is controlled automatically here)
http://www.monarchcomputer.com...mp;Product_Code=100578 (most likely #2, as it has a 24-pin connector)

The first one has free shipping, but it's also discontinued, so I am not really sure what to get...

Not sure what the exact differences are, but usually with Enermax the differences are cable shielding and the amps available on the 12v rail (which is usually more than most manufacturers).

Monarch is a very reputable dealer. I like them a bit over newegg since newegg charges sales tax from my state now.

Good to know, thanks. Yeah, the Enermax units looks nice with those large 12V currents. I was also considering the OCZ 470w, but that seems to be quite a bit more pricey than these. (unlike the 520w one, which is priced similarly with other PSUs in that wattage range)

 

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