Comparison help?

[ScarsUnseen]

Hi, I'm new here. =)

I'm looking to replace my current (crappy) PSU with a new one. I have my eyes set on one, but I've found it at 2 different web sites with 2 very different prices. Maybe I'm missing something, but can anyone tell me if these are the same thing?

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10005495&prodlist=bizrate

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2143226&CatId=106

The only difference I can see is that the zipzoomfly PSU is green power.

Thanks!
~Jaime

 

[silent-circuit]

Totally different models. Manufacturer and wattage aren't the only important stats.

The one at Tigerdirect has 2 6pin PCIe connectors, the one at ZZF only one, and there's no detailed specs (like amps available to the 12v rails) on the ZZF supply, so I would not buy it.

Forget Coolermaster, though. a Corsair 520HX, Silverstone 560watt, and several others are far better options. Don't skimp on your PSU.

 

[ScarsUnseen]

Thanks. I read the thread about PSU brands to avoid and CoolerMaster wasn't on there though. I'll check out the ones you recommended.

 

[silent-circuit]

Thanks. I read the thread about PSU brands to avoid and CoolerMaster wasn't on there though. I'll check out the ones you recommended.

They aren't terrible, I'm just not familiar with them, and $40 for a 550watt supply kind of worries me. They make good cases, but so does Antec, and Antec PSUs are iffy at best in my experience, so that doesn't mean much.