VERY Warm: Antec Smartpower 2.0 SP-500 500 watt modular PSU for $58.99 shipped UPS 3 Day

[Karaktu]

This had a shipping charge earlier today, but is now FREE 3-Day UPS shipping

Antec Smarpower 2.0 SP-500

500-watt power supply
Modular connections
2 PCI-E and 2 SATA cables
70% or more efficient
ATX 20/24-pin support (breakaway 4-pin)
(Note that ALL of the modular cables cannot be plugged into the PSU at the same time.)

$10 MIR

Limit 1 rebate per household.

Runs an x2 4400+ slightly overclocked with a 7800GTX just fine.

Edit:

Also, very cheap Raidmax case w/ 420 watt PSU for $28.99 after $15 MIR + $9.99 UPS 3-Day shipping

And Corsair Value Select DDR2 2 x 512 (1GB) kit for $71.50 + $3.83 UPS 3-Day shipping

 

[blindspot]

awesome and just the right timing for my build

 

[Hacp]

Smartpower is not a reliable line....

 

[Corporate Thug]

nice deal

i have owned:

TP I 480W
SP I 500W
TPII 480W
TPII 550W
neopowwe

never a problem

 

[blindspot]

Originally posted by: Hacp
Smartpower is not a reliable line....

are you serious???

 

[SkylineGTR34]

Originally posted by: blindspot

Originally posted by: Hacp
Smartpower is not a reliable line....

are you serious???

I agree with blindspot. I paid $75 for this PSU from Zipzoomfly and I think it's great. I don't really need 500W, and I haven't subjected it to any really high-stress tests, but it's been stable, reliable and quiet so far. I think the OP was dead on in saying this is very warm. I would jump on this if I needed a PSU! I'm curious to know what Hacp would recommend, or what his experience with the SmartPower line is like.

 

[cooliodealio]

If you are going to get a modular PSU, the Ultra X-Connects are known for being the best. Take a look at them. Nice paint finish and thick cables. They are undoubtedly the best.

 

[Trikat]

Antecs are not the best quality built PSU. I forgot that webpage link, but it was in the category right below the high quality built PSUs.
Still, a good/decent power supply that shouldn't feed your system bad power or blow up.

 

[rasputinj]

Originally posted by: Trikat
Antecs are not the best quality built PSU. I forgot that webpage link, but it was in the category right below the high quality built PSUs.
Still, a good/decent power supply that shouldn't feed your system bad power or blow up.

I have had good luck with them and have not had any problems with them. I would not say the are the top, but they are good quality. Another good NewEgg deal.

 

[Spike]

Originally posted by: cooliodealio
If you are going to get a modular PSU, the Ultra X-Connects are known for being the best. Take a look at them. Nice paint finish and thick cables. They are undoubtedly the best.

Ultra's are known for being the best?!?!? dude, please go away. Ultras are known to burst into flames and thats about it. There is a reason they are $15 AR at fry's...

My 500w SPII is a beautiful PSU and was a steal ($50 AR). Definitly quiet and well worth the money for a solid psu with modular cables.

-spike

 

[Karaktu]

Originally posted by: Spike

Originally posted by: cooliodealio
If you are going to get a modular PSU, the Ultra X-Connects are known for being the best. Take a look at them. Nice paint finish and thick cables. They are undoubtedly the best.

Ultra's are known for being the best?!?!? dude, please go away. Ultras are known to burst into flames and thats about it. There is a reason they are $15 AR at fry's...

My 500w SPII is a beautiful PSU and was a steal ($50 AR). Definitly quiet and well worth the money for a solid psu with modular cables.

-spike

Ultras are nice, but they are no way the best. Plus, they don't have dual 12v rails and are not, therefore, ATX 12v 2.0x certified. Sheesh. Two completely subjective comments presented as fact in one thread in under 12 hours!! What is the world coming to????

Not only does Antec make a great product, they have top-notch customer service and have sent me replacement parts many times with no questions asked.

 

[Spike]

Originally posted by: Karaktu

Originally posted by: Spike

Originally posted by: cooliodealio
If you are going to get a modular PSU, the Ultra X-Connects are known for being the best. Take a look at them. Nice paint finish and thick cables. They are undoubtedly the best.

Ultra's are known for being the best?!?!? dude, please go away. Ultras are known to burst into flames and thats about it. There is a reason they are $15 AR at fry's...

My 500w SPII is a beautiful PSU and was a steal ($50 AR). Definitly quiet and well worth the money for a solid psu with modular cables.

-spike

Ultras are nice, but they are no way the best. Plus, they don't have dual 12v rails and are not, therefore, ATX 12v 2.0x certified. Sheesh. Two completely subjective comments presented as fact in one thread in under 12 hours!! What is the world coming to????

Not only does Antec make a great product, they have top-notch customer service and have sent me replacement parts many times with no questions asked.

I am confused about where you got the dual 12v line thing? No one here is saying they are the absolute worst but they are FAR from the best or even a decent PSU. My friggen old Thermaltake psu beats the ultras hands down.

 

[Johnbear007]

Are you retarded?

 

[Johnbear007]

Originally posted by: cooliodealio
If you are going to get a modular PSU, the Ultra X-Connects are known for being the best. Take a look at them. Nice paint finish and thick cables. They are undoubtedly the best.

They are not "Undoubtedbly the best" As many many people and reviews have taken issue with them. There seems to be quite a bit of controversy, so there IS doubt, meaning your statement is false.