Upgrading - Page 2

Phædrus2401 · 11-06-2009, 03:11 PM

Nice find! Newegg has it for $80. It isn't my favorite PSU, and I would usually pick a Corsair VX550W instead, but since the Corsairs are all out of stock this is the only other PSU in that range that comes close on quality for a decent price; it's either this one or step up to a TX650W.

**emosun** · 11-06-2009, 03:18 PM

Yea that's it. The 54$ price scares me a bit. But it does check out as a good unit.

igt · 11-06-2009, 03:42 PM

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...3&body=REBATES
OCZ ModXStream Pro Power Supply - 700-Watt

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3438607
Corsair TX650W 650-Watt Power Supply - ATX

Hey i've got a question, Should i purchase from NEWEGG or TIGERDIRECT?
Most of your links are newegg

Phædrus2401 · 11-06-2009, 03:52 PM

Newegg tends to be a bit more reliable. Tigerdirect will occasionally "substitute" one part for a similar (usually cheaper) one if the one you ordered is out of stock... and they don't always tell you when they do this. But it isn't an every-order type of thing, and they usually only do it with RAM. That can be a problem because memory compatibility can be tricky on some boards. But things like power supplies are usually safe. One user ordered a $50 PSU from tigerderect and they delivered a $120 PSU, so... Win? Or fail? You decide.

If there's a huge price difference (as in this case, with the OCZ 600W being $25 cheaper than on Newegg) go with Tigerdirect, but if it's the same price or only a couple of bucks less go with Newegg.

igt · 11-07-2009, 12:25 AM

Corsair TX650W 650-Watt Power Supply - ATX with 1 year replacement
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

EVGA GeForce 9800 GT with a 2 year replacement
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-518-_-Product

Final total of cart = $234.94
Just about $35 over a budget of $200, but I think it'll be worth it.
Should i mess with mail-in rebate, $10 less? Not a substantial change in cost if chosen mail-in rebate.

Phædrus2401 · 11-07-2009, 12:31 AM

Unfortunately Corsair's rebates are one thing I think are kind of crap. They don't give you a rebate check, just a rebate "card" that can only be used to pay for other Corsair products. That's why I don't include the standard Corsair rebate when talking price for them. However, if you're going to buy something else Corsair (they make RAM and flash drives too I think) then you might as well.

igt · 11-14-2009, 12:27 AM

Here we go again! lol
eVGA Nvidia GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...-review-7.html
Heard eVGA has lifetime if you signup within 30 days of purchase. But they still provide 1 year.
Thinking about getting a BFG 260 but heard customer service wasn't any good.
I'm still getting a
ATX 650 Watt Corsair PSU
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Corsair+...269&st=corsair
Is there any way I can order a product off of newegg/tigerdirect and have it delivered to bestbuy?

**emosun** · 11-14-2009, 12:42 AM

For the price of a 260 I would say get an ati 5 series and go next gen. But ati cards wouldn't work , it sucks nvidia doesn't have any next gen gpu's.

**emosun** · 11-14-2009, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igt

Is there any way I can order a product off of newegg/tigerdirect and have it delivered to bestbuy?

Why not have it delivered right to your house?

igt · 11-14-2009, 12:56 AM

Can't leave it at doorstep because I'm in a rough neighborhood. Doorbell doesn't work and I live on the 2nd floor of a workshop.

Phædrus2401 · 11-14-2009, 01:06 AM

There might be away to have them deliver it to the post office, and they hold it for you to pick up. I've never done it myself but I'm pretty sure you can do it.

**emosun** · 11-14-2009, 01:46 AM

That is true , you can have packages picked up at the post office.

11-06-2009, 03:11 PM	#21 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,778 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Upgrading Nice find! Newegg has it for $80. It isn't my favorite PSU, and I would usually pick a Corsair VX550W instead, but since the Corsairs are all out of stock this is the only other PSU in that range that comes close on quality for a decent price; it's either this one or step up to a TX650W. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

11-06-2009, 03:18 PM	#22 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 6,948 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Upgrading Yea that's it. The 54$ price scares me a bit. But it does check out as a good unit. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

11-06-2009, 03:42 PM	#23 (permalink)
igt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 14 OS: vista 64 bit SP2	Re: Upgrading http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...3&body=REBATES OCZ ModXStream Pro Power Supply - 700-Watt http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3438607 Corsair TX650W 650-Watt Power Supply - ATX Hey i've got a question, Should i purchase from NEWEGG or TIGERDIRECT? Most of your links are newegg Last edited by igt; 11-06-2009 at 03:45 PM.

11-06-2009, 03:52 PM	#24 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,778 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Upgrading Newegg tends to be a bit more reliable. Tigerdirect will occasionally "substitute" one part for a similar (usually cheaper) one if the one you ordered is out of stock... and they don't always tell you when they do this. But it isn't an every-order type of thing, and they usually only do it with RAM. That can be a problem because memory compatibility can be tricky on some boards. But things like power supplies are usually safe. One user ordered a $50 PSU from tigerderect and they delivered a $120 PSU, so... Win? Or fail? You decide. If there's a huge price difference (as in this case, with the OCZ 600W being $25 cheaper than on Newegg) go with Tigerdirect, but if it's the same price or only a couple of bucks less go with Newegg. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

11-07-2009, 12:25 AM	#25 (permalink)
igt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 14 OS: vista 64 bit SP2	Re: Upgrading Corsair TX650W 650-Watt Power Supply - ATX with 1 year replacement http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005 EVGA GeForce 9800 GT with a 2 year replacement http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-518-_-Product Final total of cart = $234.94 Just about $35 over a budget of $200, but I think it'll be worth it. Should i mess with mail-in rebate, $10 less? Not a substantial change in cost if chosen mail-in rebate.

11-07-2009, 12:31 AM	#26 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,778 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Upgrading Unfortunately Corsair's rebates are one thing I think are kind of crap. They don't give you a rebate check, just a rebate "card" that can only be used to pay for other Corsair products. That's why I don't include the standard Corsair rebate when talking price for them. However, if you're going to buy something else Corsair (they make RAM and flash drives too I think) then you might as well. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

11-14-2009, 12:27 AM	#27 (permalink)
igt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 14 OS: vista 64 bit SP2	Re: Upgrading Here we go again! lol eVGA Nvidia GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...-review-7.html Heard eVGA has lifetime if you signup within 30 days of purchase. But they still provide 1 year. Thinking about getting a BFG 260 but heard customer service wasn't any good. I'm still getting a ATX 650 Watt Corsair PSU http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Corsair+...269&st=corsair Is there any way I can order a product off of newegg/tigerdirect and have it delivered to bestbuy? Last edited by igt; 11-14-2009 at 12:29 AM.

11-14-2009, 12:42 AM	#28 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 6,948 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Upgrading For the price of a 260 I would say get an ati 5 series and go next gen. But ati cards wouldn't work , it sucks nvidia doesn't have any next gen gpu's. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

11-14-2009, 12:56 AM	#30 (permalink)
igt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 14 OS: vista 64 bit SP2	Re: Upgrading Can't leave it at doorstep because I'm in a rough neighborhood. Doorbell doesn't work and I live on the 2nd floor of a workshop.

11-14-2009, 01:06 AM	#31 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,778 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Upgrading There might be away to have them deliver it to the post office, and they hold it for you to pick up. I've never done it myself but I'm pretty sure you can do it. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

11-14-2009, 01:46 AM	#32 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 6,948 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Upgrading That is true , you can have packages picked up at the post office. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list