Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-400 400W 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply $15 after $40 rebate + Free Shipping

Quote from VitaminA : Can someone please tell me what this item is used for? is it a power generator? I see it often but never take advantage of it. TIA

If you look at a desktop computer, the power supply is what the power cable is directly connected to. Open the computer up and you should see it as a small box with a fan in it.

Quote from dubleo : Call Newegg and tell them it's defective. If you cut out the UPC code they wouldn't let you return it though. Since it's defective they will cover return shipping.

Yes they did. Thank you :-).

Quote from VitaminA : Can someone please tell me what this item is used for? is it a power generator? I see it often but never take advantage of it. TIA

It's a power converter. It converts 110/220VAC (household alternating current) to 3.3/5/12VDC(direct current) for use by computer components. Many small electronics have a power adapter that performs the same function, converting 110VAC to whatever the device needs.

note that 220VAC isn't commonly used in the US, but most power supplies can handle it, some are auto switching, others require manual switching when changing from one to the other.

Quote from rkdus : how does this compare to the Corsair 430W for $17 earlier? Im asking this bc I'm about to buy it even I've got the Corsair already.

LOL, I had the same question in mind and I too had bought the CX-430 for 17 last time it came on deal.

I ended up getting one of these anyway because I am going to build another system!

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Since this is a popular question, I will try to make comparison between two.
Antec HCG-520 Review: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/ar...eview/1399, although this is review for 520W, the internal is more or less the same for the 400W.
Corsair CX430 Review: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/ar...eview/1284
Antec HCG-400 400W vs Corsair CX-430
Here are some highlight that I would like to point out:
Antec HCG-400 vs Corsair CX430
Seasonic Made (Pick your favorite) vs CWT Made (Pick your favorite)
135mm Double Ball Bearing Fan vs 120mm Sleeve Bearing Fan
All Japanese Capacitors vs Taiwanese Capacitors
30A 12V vs 28A 12V
5 SATA + 4 Molex vs 4 SATA + 3 Molex
Bad comments from Review:
Fan Noise vs Coil Whine

Hope this help out.

Quote from yuugotserved : sapphire recommends at least a 500W power supply so something like 450W should be fine, so i doubt a 400W is sufficient. one reviewer mentions that he/she is using a 460W PSU and it's fine.

I have a 430W that powers a 4.3GHZ FX4100 and a 6850. 8 GB ram and the rest. No issues.
Ati cards are not that power hungry as Nvidia.

I've had a HCG-620 since it first came out about a year ago with no complaints. I picked up this one a week ago to swap into an older system. For more info on total system power usage I have an overclocked i5-2500k and a HD6970 and I use about 300 watts during gaming

Cosair should resurrect the 400CX. Got my unit today and it is quite heavy. Nice build quality.

Quote from ti97 : Cosair should resurrect the 400CX. Got my unit today and it is quite heavy. Nice build quality.

Could not agree more! CX430 just cannot compare to 400CX. They put 430W put the truth is the 400CX is built more robust that CX430. I have owned both units.

Quote from Kitto : Could not agree more! CX430 just cannot compare to 400CX. They put 430W put the truth is the 400CX is built more robust that CX430. I have owned both units.

the cx400 is capable of hitting 480w while maintaining ATX spec, but will go slightly under 80% efficiency.

btw, I had an OCZ fatal1ty 550w, and replaced it with this one, and power consumption is about the same at idle and at full power.

Quote from jasonhsieh : is it smart to buy this now if I am going to be building a computer later in November Black Friday time?

I think it is fine to purchase items such as a PSU or case now - if you can get a good deal. These sort of items are generally not on a downward price trend, so you can look for a good sale and then make your purchase. But items such as an SSD or hard drive, I personally would not purchase those now for a future build - likely they are on a downward price trend, and a good deal now might not look so good later in the year. With that in mind, I purchased this PSU for an HTPC I am planning to complete sometime this summer. But the SSD or hard drive will likely be the last thing I purchase, since I think the prices will continue to drop.

Quote from Indio22 : I think it is fine to purchase items such as a PSU or case now - if you can get a good deal. These sort of items are generally not on a downward price trend, so you can look for a good sale and then make your purchase. But items such as an SSD or hard drive, I personally would not purchase those now for a future build - likely they are on a downward price trend, and a good deal now might not look so good later in the year. With that in mind, I purchased this PSU for an HTPC I am planning to complete sometime this summer. But the SSD or hard drive will likely be the last thing I purchase, since I think the prices will continue to drop.

imo, this is a rock bottom price. you aren't likely to see it advertised for lower. and even if it was (which is unlikely), it would only be a tiny bit lower.

Quote from Kitto : Could not agree more! CX430 just cannot compare to 400CX. They put 430W put the truth is the 400CX is built more robust that CX430. I have owned both units.

I too question this. When I got my CX430 it was light.

I am getting my 400CX today.