Re: [LAU] PSU question

I too can recommend the Antec Earthwatts series. I have the 500W and
350W (?) in two of my computers. Despite only having an 80mm fan,
they're a lot quieter than lots of so-called "silent" 120mm PSUs.

Jonathan

On 12/08/2009 01:43 PM, Mark Knecht wrote:
> Dave,
> NewEgg's Stocking Stuffer promo this morning had your power supply
>
> Antec Earthwatts 500W Continuous Power Supply - $54.99
>
> Promo code EMCMNLW38
>
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL120809&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL120809-_-PowerSupplies-_-L0G-_-17371007
>
> Good luck,
> Mark
>
> On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 11:09 AM, Mark Knecht<markknecht@email-addr-hidden> wrote:
>
>> On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 10:46 AM, Dave Phillips<dlphillips@email-addr-hidden> wrote:
>>
>>> Mark Knecht wrote:
>>>
>>>> No way to know what they will offer but the NewEgg Shell Shocker Sneak
>>>> Peak says the Friday afternoon deal this week will be a PC power
>>>> supply. If you're not in a big hurry you could wait for that. Shell
>>>> Shocker deals typically are pretty good products at rock bottom prices
>>>> and free shipping. Great stuff if it's what you're looking for.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Hey, thanks for the tip, Mark. I'll wait until Friday to see what they
>>> offer, no need to rush. I have an account with Newegg already and have
>>> always been satisfied with their service.
>>>
>>> I checked out the specs for a couple of Zalman's PSUs. Nice hardware but the
>>> prices are a bit steep. At this point I'm leaning towards Ray R's
>>> recommendation (Antec EarthWatts 500), but I will wait for the Friday Newegg
>>> special.
>>>
>> I think that's a good plan. Are you signed up for the Shell Shocker
>> email? If not try to remind me Friday morning and I'll send the info.
>>
>>
>>> Btw, the machine also had a dead RAM stick, one I bought from Crucial. You
>>> once told me that they have a very good replacement policy, and indeed it
>>> looks like they'll replace it at no charge. Nice policy, definitely makes me
>>> consider Crucial before buying memory elsewhere.
>>>
>> Yep. They've replaced memory for me twice over the years and even send
>> the new memory before receiving the old memory back. (Charged my card
>> and then removed the charge when it arrived.) Never a squeek about
>> whether the memory was good or bad. If there was a memtest86 failure
>> they were willing to replace it.
>>
>> The Friday morning Shell Shocker is a new case which I'm going to need
>> when I build my new machine after the first of the year...
>>
>> Good luck,
>> Mark
>>
>>
>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>> dp
>>>
>>>
>>
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