Originally posted by: magreen
bfg 500W posted by jonny for $30
Which one was that? I don't remember it.
There's the
LS-550 at Buy.com for $37 after rebate with free shipping (minus 5% coupon if you can get it to work). There's also the
$38 GS-550 at ProVantage.
They are both good PSUs. The LS-550 is the better one with a longer warranty, APFC and rated continuously. However, there's a rebate involved (for those who don't like 'em). The GS-550 has "only" a 3 year warranty and is rated peak, but it is still a solid unit that can put out 450-500W continuous. The nice thing is the low no-rebate price. Both units are fairly efficient and rated 80+. The LS-550 has 4 more amps on the +12v.
Basically the ES series takes on top end units like the Antec Signature, PCP&C Turbo Cool, etc. The LS series takes on mid range units like Corsairs, Antec TPT, PCP&C Silencers, etc. The GS series takes on lower end (but not crappy) units like Antec Basiq, FSP, Ultra LS & V series, etc.
I think these units do quite well compared to their competition in quality, output and pricing. Too bad few people know about them (hence why they're discounted ). We sometimes give out PSUs at large LAN parties like AsylumLAN, PDXLAN and ShowdownLAN, and people still go "BFG makes PSUs?!?!" So, our obscurity is your gain (with low prices).
I'm sure JonnyGURU will correct me if I'm wrong.