RAIDMAX Hybrid 2 RX-530SS ATX12V 530W

[murphyslabrat]

That's about it, looking to get it for the folks. Modular, dual PCI-E 1.0 cables, looks ok. Average rating is 4-egg, with about 65% rating it a five.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817152028

Also, there's a good MIR on a 380 watt Antec Earthwatts, @ $60 w/ $15 instant and a $30 MIR. Has a >80% efficiency certification, and there was a review on a 430 watt model done by Anandtech. http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=3146&p=2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817371005

 

[MrC4]

Thanks OP. I needed a backup PSU for my gaming network.

 

[Karaktu]

Nice. 2% Fatcash and 1% CC rewards minus 41 cent stamp = net profit of $1.39.

 

[konakona]

I thought it was tempting, so read some of the comments. Mostly they were positive except a few DOAs and this:

Pros: 135mm fan, semi-modular, finally 12v rail heavy (20a, 17a for video cards, fans)instead of 5v (hard drive) oriented like turn of the century designs.

Cons: STILL CLAIMING OUT OF SPEC RIPPLE! 70mv is waaay too much ripple on the 3.3v and 5v line! MAX ripple by ATX specification is 50mv. High failure rate. Dual rail is NOT good for high end video cards. You are better off with a big fat single rail or shared triple rail design.

Other Thoughts: Do you want to trust a PSU that has out of spec ratings right on the side of it? Ripple will shorten the life of your components! Spend a few bucks more and at least get an Antec (not a basiq) or something! Don't buy into the "more watts the better" hype. Unless you are running quad-core with 8800 GTX in SLI you probably dont need more than a good quality 400w PSU. Bottom line: DON'T buy a cheap PSU if you want a reliable and stable system, period!

More improtantly, the huge rebate was of course was of my bigger concern. http://www.fatwallet.com/forum...hreadid=785813&print=1

The bad: City of Industry rebate, in-house processing on top of that
The good: newegg is known to refund the amount equivalent to rebates when scammers dont pay the customers (but you need to keep track of it and bug the CSRs I suppose)

Last but not least, the rebate needs to be mailed in within 20 days of purchase. I am on a fence on this one.

 

[daveybrat]

Better hope the rebate comes or you'll end up with a subpar power supply for a bad price.

Every Raidmax i've had the unfortunate duty of removing from a customer's system was because it was blown or reeked of burnt metal.

 

[Blain]

Edited for courtesy.

 

[AnimeKnight]

This must be the fastest Rebate I ever gotten.
I sent the rebate on the 5th and I received the check today! 3 days!!

Thanks OP!