Corsair CX430 vs EVGA 430 watt

[cbn]

I noticed EVGA has launched a budget competitor to the Corsair CX430. (Both power supplies regularly go on sale for $19.99 AR, free shipping).

Corsair CX430:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139026

1 x Main connector (20+4Pin)
1 x 8 Pin EPS 12V
1 x PCI-E
4 x SATA
3 x Peripheral
1 x Floppy

80 plus Bronze Certified
Single 12V rail with 32A
120mm Sleeve bearing fan
OEM: Channel Well, according to this Tom's article--> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-psu-brands,3762-5.html

EVGA 430 watt:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817438015

1 x 24 Pin ATX
1 x 4+4 Pin EPS12V
1 x 6+2 Pin PCI-E
4 x SATA
1 x Molex
3 x SATA
3 x Molex
1 x Floppy

80 plus certified
Single 12V rail with 34A
120mm sleeve bearing fan
OEM: HEC, according to this Tom's article --> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-psu-brands,3762-6.html

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Any opinions or insights would be greatly appreciated. At this time I am actually liking the idea of the EVGA 430 watt, but if anyone has a counter opinion I would like to hear it.

Thanks!

 

[n47h4n96]

There is merely any difference between the two, I would recommend the Corsair CX430 since there are more connections on offer than the EVGA however this depends on the systems requirements for this PSU.

I have myself a Corsair CX430m (Semi-modular) which works very well and is un-noticeable in sound under around 370 watts load. The wires on my CX430m are also long (again this depends on the systems requirements such as if you have a big or small chassis/case)

 

[Charlie98]

Based on my experience I would take the Corsair... I have 2 CX430s and 1 CX430M in service right now and they have been excellent. I prefer the standard over the modular... the cables are far more flexible. Both units are nicely finished and all 3 are very quiet, even the 430M when it's running my GTX560Ti 448... which probably takes it to 75-85% load.

 

[fleshconsumed]

From what I remember reading Corsair is the better of the two. I would recommend going with that one.

 

[Leyawiin]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817438016

 

[sheh]

1 molex?! No floppy, 24pin instead of 20+4, less efficient. From these specs I don't see anything to like in the EVGA. Of course, if it's half the price then it's worth considering, assuming the connectors are enough for you and you don't mind the lesser efficiency (and maybe more noise?).

 

[piasabird]

I have a CX430M (Semi Modular) power supply. It runs pretty quiet. It also has a stiff 24 pin main power plug and the cables seem too long for a good Mini-ITX Build if you are putting it in a small case. I turned mine upside down.

None of my computers have a floppy drive.

Silverstone has some interesting power supplies also, but they are not cheap.

 

[cbn]

Here is all I could find (so far) as far as reviews go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeoKA7HE1OA

And Jonny Guru reviewed the identical looking 500 watt version (also made by HEC, although I don't know how much of the internal parts are shared with the 430 watt):

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=384

 

[cbn]

1 molex?! No floppy, 24pin instead of 20+4, less efficient. From these specs I don't see anything to like in the EVGA. Of course, if it's half the price then it's worth considering, assuming the connectors are enough for you and you don't mind the lesser efficiency (and maybe more noise?).

I think Newegg made a mistake on the listing for the plugs. If you scroll down (in that Newegg link or visit EVGA's website) the following is listed:

ATX Cable 1 x 21.66" (550mm)
EPS Cable 1 x 23.66" (600mm)
PCIE Cable 1 x 21.66" (550mm)
SATA Cable 2 x 17.75" (450mm), 22.5" (570mm)
Four-Pin Peripheral Cable 1 x 17.75" (450mm), 22.5" (570mm), 27" (690mm) (f)
Floppy Cable 1 x 4.75 (120mm)
AC Power 1 x 47.25" (1200mm) (m)

Here is a picture: