Rajahal Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 CORSAIR Builder Series CMPSU-600CX 600W ATX12V v2.3 Active PFC Power Supply $34.99 after promo EMCYTZT329 and MIR (promo is valid from 12:01am PST on Saturday, 3/5/2011). This isn't a PSU that I normally use just because it doesn't fill a specific need. It is too small for 20+ drive support, but overkill for 15 drive support. The 40A single +12V rail is suited to support around 18 or fewer drives. Most servers don't fall in the 16 - 19 drive range, and for 15 or fewer drives I would normally use the Corsair 500W. That said, this is a good deal for this good quality PSU. After the sale, this PSU comes out cheaper than the Corsair 500W. So if you are thinking about a 15+ drive server, then this is a good choice. This PSU would also be a good choice if you wanted a 15 drive server that could support mostly 7200 rpm drives and some green drives (though it is still underpowered for a full 15 7200 rpm drives). Link to comment
yelnatsch517 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 How does this PS compare to the Antec Neo ECO 520C? I ask because I got the Antec for $39.99 from Newegg just last week which ends up about $4.50 more expensive after taxes than this deal which ends up just under $40 after tax and rebate. Link to comment
Rajahal Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 In terms of specs they are the same. The differences are that the Corsair has a variable fan speed, so the fan will spin down when not needed. Also the Antec doesn't come with a power cord. Given the choice between the two, I would probably opt for the Antec just so I didn't have to deal with a MIR. Link to comment
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