What's the difference?

[VirtualLarry]

W0100RU - $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817153052

W0093RU - $79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817153028


Why the price difference? What is so different between these two models?

Edit: The more expensive model lacks a PCI-E 6-pin power connector, at least.

 

[jonnyGURU]

The W0093RU is based on a Channel Well 450W.

The W0100RU is based on a different Channel Well; one that is rated at 500W continuous.

It's pretty clear to me that the 93RU was replaced by the 100RU due to the lack of SLI support (one PCIe) and getting busted for labeling a 450W as a 500W.

Unfortunately, old inventory often gets overlooked. They put the 100RU on sale neglecting to think of the 93RU's they still had in stock.

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: jonnyGURU
The W0093RU is based on a Channel Well 450W.

The W0100RU is based on a different Channel Well; one that is rated at 500W continuous.

It's pretty clear to me that the 93RU was replaced by the 100RU due to the lack of SLI support (one PCIe) and getting busted for labeling a 450W as a 500W.

Awesome answer! Has anyone told you how appreciated you are? :heart:

Even on the better/newer one, the +12v seems a bit weak. The label doesn't show what the combined amperage is, and even if it adds up 100% (which is usually not the case) it will only have 29A on the +12v, which seems a bit low for a modern unit. Even the perennial budget favorite EarthWatts 500W has 34A combined. Heck, the 450W Corsair has 33A and the 550W Corsair that I just got has 41A.

 

[jonnyGURU]

Haha... I just noticed I've been signed up here on the FuseTalk forums one day longer than you.

 

[Quiksilver]

Originally posted by: jonnyGURU
Haha... I just noticed I've been signed up here on the FuseTalk forums one day longer than you.

says 10/30/199 for you and 10/13/1999 for zap

I think the dates are borked.

 

[jonnyGURU]

Originally posted by: Quiksilver

I think the dates are borked.

I think I'm borked... with dyslexia or something. I could've sworn his said 10/31/1999. ;

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: jonnyGURU
The W0093RU is based on a Channel Well 450W.

The W0100RU is based on a different Channel Well; one that is rated at 500W continuous.

It's pretty clear to me that the 93RU was replaced by the 100RU due to the lack of SLI support (one PCIe) and getting busted for labeling a 450W as a 500W.

Unfortunately, old inventory often gets overlooked. They put the 100RU on sale neglecting to think of the 93RU's they still had in stock.

So the newer, cheaper one is better then? Thanks.

 

[jonnyGURU]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry

So the newer, cheaper one is better then?

yep.