Retail Plus 700w powersupply - $59.97

[DavieD]

Just walked out of Staples with this power supply:
http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=65%2C69%2C1941,239&webid=325601&affixedcode=WW

Much cheaper than at Best Buy ($99), Thrift King ($95). There are 4 power supplies between $50 and $75 on Newegg, but only the $75 one is 80+ certified and none are modular. I also took a look at ncix and directcanada and nobody seems to have anything that could power a gaming rig (minimum around 620w) that was also 80+ certified. As an added bonus, the Retail Plus one is also semi-modular for a pretty case.

Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/retail-plus-retail-plus-700w-atx-power-supply-ps70-700w80-ps70-700w80/10179836.aspx
Thrift King: http://www.thrift-king.com/hardware/power-supplies/retail-plus-80-plus-bronze-semi-modular-700w-power-supply.html
Newegg: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007656%20600014023%204026&IsNodeId=1&name=%2450%20-%20%2475
ncix: http://www.ncix.ca/products/index.php?minorcatid=1066
directcanada: http://www.directcanada.com/category/?minorcatid=1308&pricerangeid=1003

[Ironsmack]

Eh... i wouldnt buy a cheap PS for my rig.

I'd rather buy a reliable one like Antec, Corsair, Seasonic, XFX PS.

[MkmBandit]

PSU's, tires, shoes. 3 things I refuse to cheap out on. They all have one thing in common. I'm sure the PSU posted works fine, but, meh.

[JasonCao]

best bang per $$ psu i have seen so far,

http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_442&item_id=036320

[rabbit]

You may want to look for the UL code on the PSU to figure out who actually made it.
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/How-to-Discover-Your-Power-Supplys-Real-Manufacturer/370/3

As far as price comparisons, NCIX has a 700W OCZ ModXStream Pro (80 Plus, modular)
$74.99 - $30 MIR = $44.99
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=35456&promoid=1060
I'm NOT saying OCZ is great or anything, but I'm guessing it is at least comparable to the Retail Plus unit.

[beuh_dave]

I would return if you can, it is recommended to spend a bit more to get a reliable power supply from Corsair, Seasonic, XFX (also Seasonic) or Enermax. Power supply is not a good component to cheap out on. A bad power supply can fry your entire system. A good power supply can last for multiple builds and many many years.