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Deviant Khan · 2012-01-10, 16:25

What are your thoughts on this CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 V2 (CMPSU-430CXV2) 430W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply for a HTPC setup? It's currently on sale for $24.00 after MIR. In comparison the Antec EarthWatts Green EA-430D Green 430W Continuous power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS 12V 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply is $59.99

problaze · 2012-01-10, 16:43

as I understand it both are really good in terms of rail performance...

I think the antec used to hold the champion for me as they were made by seasonic(?)
but as no longer they are just as good as one another for a htpc I reckon, I would go antec though - known for quiet Smile

eskro · 2012-01-10, 16:51

i'd stick to ANTEC NEO ECO's or SEASONIC

Deviant Khan · 2012-01-10, 17:01

eskro Wrote:i'd stick to ANTEC NEO ECO's or SEASONIC

Even considering the price disparity?

eskro · 2012-01-10, 17:03

yes!

problaze · 2012-01-10, 17:05

eskro Wrote:yes!

+1!
there's a reason it's cheap remember! Don't skimp on Power Supply it's the glue of your computer Wink

Deviant Khan · (This post was last modified: 2012-01-10, 17:49 by Deviant Khan.)

It's cheap because of the MIR that a portion of people don't complete. If it were an issue where the Antec was better at the same price then the Corsair might have the edge being 60% cheaper for through the one-day sale on NewEgg.

That's where I'm looking for assistance on. Basically to tell how much of a difference the Antec really makes, and does it justify a $36 difference. The goal obviously is to build an effective HTPC for cheap.

problaze · 2012-01-10, 17:56

ultimately then it may be easier to detail your entire build to determine correct power/A draws etc and then a decision can be made easier Smile