View Full Version : Corsair HX520W $68.49 AR+GC
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=203270716&adid=17070&dcaid=17070
$98.49
-$20 rebate
-$10 google checkout
=$68.49
Budget shipping is free. (it never takes 7 days LOL)
Not a bad price! Corsair is very good with their rebates too. I got mine within 3 weeks.
Mustanley
10-29-07, 02:18 PM
Wow, you are fast. Did you just get the email from Buy.com too?
helluva deal.
Wow, you are fast. Did you just get the email from Buy.com too?
helluva deal.
yep :)
I just went to Cyber Deals section to make this thread, lol.
I've already used GCO, so I was gonna post this then ask if it's something I should hop on for $78.49 AR. I currently have an OCZ 600W that doesn't seem to drop on the 12v line when I game, but ever since I upgraded from my x1800xt 512 to my 8800gtx, one of my games gets EXTREMELY choppy every 20-30min... it'll get choppy for like 15-20 seconds and then it goes away. My ping also shoots up to 600ms+, so I've NO CLUE what this is about. The funny thing is both of my bros would be playing CS with me at the same time and this does NOT happen to them, so I can't blame my ISP.
I'm guessing it's the PSU b/c it did this on my previous mobo too... only the 8800gtx, not the x1800xt i used to have... =/
Elluzion
10-29-07, 08:13 PM
I was gnna post this!!! also you can get an extra $10 rebate if you don't subscribe to the magazine and fill out the info. I'm gnna order this today :D
Elluzion
10-29-07, 11:17 PM
awesome deal, I just bought this. It will be $75.63 after MIR and GCO and then $65.63 after the magazine rebate offer :D
and I got free shipping. WOW AMAZING DEAL
crap... maybe i should jump on this too...
i already filled out the magazine rebate, but i don't think it says that it has a limit... think i can do another? lol
Elluzion
10-30-07, 12:30 AM
crap... maybe i should jump on this too...
i already filled out the magazine rebate, but i don't think it says that it has a limit... think i can do another? lol
im not sure, I already filled one out too. But i think u get a free subscription per order so it should be ok. We will seee. :D
Yeah dude i would jump on it. Thats the best deal I have seen. I am getting parts ready for my new build :D
one at a time... (in my sig)
Always always always go for the budget shipping. It is actually the 3 day select/ups ground. I think they just say 7-9 days because they put your order to the back of their priority list if thing's get busy.
I have always got my orders in 3-4 business days.
I just went to Cyber Deals section to make this thread, lol.
I was gnna post this!!! also you can get an extra $10 rebate if you don't subscribe to the magazine and fill out the info. I'm gnna order this today :D
You both gotta get faster :D
Elluzion
10-30-07, 07:56 AM
Always always always go for the budget shipping. It is actually the 3 day select/ups ground. I think they just say 7-9 days because they put your order to the back of their priority list if thing's get busy.
I have always got my orders in 3-4 business days.
You both gotta get faster :D
Yeah I agree on the shipping part. I usually get my stuff from buy.com (the budget shipping) in 2-3 days ! insane. This way I can still use the rebate :D muwahahaha.
i'm ****ed. i couldn't remember my damn CVV code to my buy.com visa CC. i have no reason to carry it in my wallet as I only use it for buy.com purchases, so i had to settle with a diff card. oh well, i won't get the 3% cash back, but i guess that's only $3 anyway, so i'll live. :)
i just realized this morning that this was the HX and not the other one i had seen for around this price a couple weeks ago. damn... the HX model for this price is a steal!! i'm gonna try for the magazine rebate (even though i just sent one in today for a diff order), but even @ ~$80 AR it's a great deal! :)
i am not sure if the culprit of my system is the OCZ 600W SLI psu I got, but i'm still getting problems when gaming!! for some reason when i'm playing CS (yes, the crappiest grafix ever, not to mention on my 8800gtx), every 10min or so, i get EXTREMELY choppy for a good 10-15 seconds and then back to normal. i've NO CLUE what's causing it. :( i hope this new PSU is the fix, but for some reason i highly doubt it. i've had this problem ever since i installed the 8800gtx. go figure.
Elluzion
10-30-07, 08:35 AM
i'm ****ed. i couldn't remember my damn CVV code to my buy.com visa CC. i have no reason to carry it in my wallet as I only use it for buy.com purchases, so i had to settle with a diff card. oh well, i won't get the 3% cash back, but i guess that's only $3 anyway, so i'll live. :)
i just realized this morning that this was the HX and not the other one i had seen for around this price a couple weeks ago. damn... the HX model for this price is a steal!! i'm gonna try for the magazine rebate (even though i just sent one in today for a diff order), but even @ ~$80 AR it's a great deal! :)
i am not sure if the culprit of my system is the OCZ 600W SLI psu I got, but i'm still getting problems when gaming!! for some reason when i'm playing CS (yes, the crappiest grafix ever, not to mention on my 8800gtx), every 10min or so, i get EXTREMELY choppy for a good 10-15 seconds and then back to normal. i've NO CLUE what's causing it. :( i hope this new PSU is the fix, but for some reason i highly doubt it. i've had this problem ever since i installed the 8800gtx. go figure.
sucks about your visa, yeah I memorized my card # and my cvc so on the go I can still buy stuff online if i have to.
Yeah its a great deal,and just what I needed for my new build (SLOWLY COMING TOGETHER)
sorry about your 8800gtx, i am gettin the 8800gts 640 for my new system. Can't wait :D Love CS:S!
sucks about your visa, yeah I memorized my card # and my cvc so on the go I can still buy stuff online if i have to.
Yeah its a great deal,and just what I needed for my new build (SLOWLY COMING TOGETHER)
sorry about your 8800gtx, i am gettin the 8800gts 640 for my new system. Can't wait :D Love CS:S!
the funny thing is i'm getting this problem in regular CS maps (which i'm playing through Condition Zero CS)... so it's crappy grafix... it's not like my damn 8800gtx can't handle it, lol.
when i play bioshock i don't think i get this problem, though, so who knows what the heck the problem is. i got the same problem on my previous p35 board (gigabyte), and this all started when i got my 8800gtx. i can't blame the card either as it seems to work fine for bioshock from what i've gathered.
if you're getting an 8800gts, you should try bioshock... it's beautiful, except i wish the water splashes looked better. the water looks GREAT, and waterfalls and walking through it is awesome, but when a drop hits the water, the splash looks cheesy and pixely (at least to my eyes). enjoy your 8800!!
Elluzion
10-30-07, 09:17 AM
the funny thing is i'm getting this problem in regular CS maps (which i'm playing through Condition Zero CS)... so it's crappy grafix... it's not like my damn 8800gtx can't handle it, lol.
when i play bioshock i don't think i get this problem, though, so who knows what the heck the problem is. i got the same problem on my previous p35 board (gigabyte), and this all started when i got my 8800gtx. i can't blame the card either as it seems to work fine for bioshock from what i've gathered.
if you're getting an 8800gts, you should try bioshock... it's beautiful, except i wish the water splashes looked better. the water looks GREAT, and waterfalls and walking through it is awesome, but when a drop hits the water, the splash looks cheesy and pixely (at least to my eyes). enjoy your 8800!!
Well I heard that Nvidia has some kind of driver issues with the Counter strike, but not sure if that is correct. Its gotta be the game then if bioshock works ok because an 8800gtx is a kickass card!!! :D
That game sounds sick :D
ryanmartini
10-31-07, 07:42 AM
I now have like 12 google checkout accounts XD
I now have like 12 google checkout accounts XD
i dont' think u can do that anymore... i had tried creating more accounts and they kept rejecting...
i believe that they have a system that detects repeaters... not to burst your bubble, but don't be surprised if you get a cancellation notice. do yourself a favor and periodically check that new email (or existing, whichever) that you used to do GCO with this purchase. i didn't know one of my orders were canceled until over a week later when i hadn't received the item, and was like let me check the email.... i noticed it never went through and was auto- rejected
i dont' think u can do that anymore... i had tried creating more accounts and they kept rejecting...
i believe that they have a system that detects repeaters... not to burst your bubble, but don't be surprised if you get a cancellation notice. do yourself a favor and periodically check that new email (or existing, whichever) that you used to do GCO with this purchase. i didn't know one of my orders were canceled until over a week later when i hadn't received the item, and was like let me check the email.... i noticed it never went through and was auto- rejected
You guys do delete your credit card information on the previous account's right? I have done GC about 7 times now I think...Did you get it canceled recently? I would assume they must get wise to the fact people must be doing this....
You guys do delete your credit card information on the previous account's right? I have done GC about 7 times now I think...Did you get it canceled recently? I would assume they must get wise to the fact people must be doing this....
last time i tried was maybe a month ago. i don't bother anymore as i tried a couple trix that stopped working. i was able to get them to go through after the first time the canceled me... what i'd do is put "Apt. X" after my address, and i'd up the number "X" every time, lol... worked for a bit then they caught on. I live in a house, so it will always be delivered.
i don't bother anymore b/c i feel guilty trying it again... google's good to me.
petteyg359
10-31-07, 10:38 AM
If you've got the money and have even the slightest possibility of needing a new PS then jump on it. This thing pwnz.
last time i tried was maybe a month ago. i don't bother anymore as i tried a couple trix that stopped working. i was able to get them to go through after the first time the canceled me... what i'd do is put "Apt. X" after my address, and i'd up the number "X" every time, lol... worked for a bit then they caught on. I live in a house, so it will always be delivered.
i don't bother anymore b/c i feel guilty trying it again... google's good to me.
That's strange. I have bought my Corsair VX450 and some RAM in the past month using the same address and they both got to me ok.
Googles been good to me too, but I guess I figure an extra $10 helps a poor college student afford more :) If I wasn't a student I would probably just order elsewhere and not worry about the extra $10 off.
If you've got the money and have even the slightest possibility of needing a new PS then jump on it. This thing pwnz.
^ It absolutely does! The most silent thing I have seen and heard!
If you've got the money and have even the slightest possibility of needing a new PS then jump on it. This thing pwnz.
^ It absolutely does! The most silent thing I have seen and heard!
Good... I'm excited I ordered it, then. :) I really think my OCZ 600W was holding up well, though, but hey I'm sure I can get decent cash for that and the upgrade wouldn't be costing me much after all.
Is this better then the ocz 600 is my question?
80 watts less according...
Is this better then the ocz 600 is my question?
80 watts less according...
who the heck knows.... i still don't think my PSU is the culprit in my problem with the FPS drops... i almost wanna go back to ATI b/c of this problem, but i love the card too much for other games. :( but of all my gaming i play CS or CZ (counter-strike w/better textures) about 80%!!! I don't really play CS: Source, so i hope you guys don't think i was talking about that CS (though yes it's much sexier, but game-play is diff).
:( i may just get this HX520 and store it in my closet... i may not even use it... we'll see... but I'm gonna ask around to see if it's BETTER than my OCZ 600W... i really haven't seen anything wrong with it... even when I test with a DMM the +12v is typically 12.27v, and drops to 12.26v.... lol only 0.01v drop from FULL 3dmark load, or even orthos/prime/superpi.
with that said, if there is no real voltage drop, could you blame a PSU @ all?
Agghh.
Cannot make up mind. Especially since I'm not building till at least January =/
Agghh.
Cannot make up mind. Especially since I'm not building till at least January =/
my thoughts dec 4 me
Elluzion
10-31-07, 07:23 PM
Im building in Nov/December.... Already ordered this :D
got my psu in already... i've no idea if i should rip it out and replace my ocz 600w... maybe i don't need to... i'm gonna guess that it'll take me 2-3 hours... don't laugh, i'm serious, especially with the wire management in my case that i have to customize, and also dealing with my water tubing.
as for the magazine rebate, i filled one out already earlier this week. i just read the fine print and it says, "limit one per person"... that's all it says, so i'm assuming that means limit one no matter what address you use the 2nd time? or should i take a chance and have rebate sent to a diff address... i don't mind TRYING, but i don't want to lose out on my 1st $10 rebate also.
Warren G
11-01-07, 04:55 PM
Bought one yesterday...kinda lazy to put it in since I spent an hour reorganizing my cables a couple weeks ago...btw, can someone send me a link for the magazine rebate?
Bought one yesterday...kinda lazy to put it in since I spent an hour reorganizing my cables a couple weeks ago...btw, can someone send me a link for the magazine rebate?
you sound like me... but it takes me a lot longer than that... i'd be happy w/an hour.
here you go.
Elluzion
11-01-07, 07:23 PM
well i have done the magazine thing before with my name, and this time my dad bought my power supply so he used his name (same address) so I am not sure if it will work but it is worth a try...
I just received mine today :D I cutout the UPC and am sending it tommorow. This baby is beautiful. Too bad I don't have a case or anything to put it in :(
Boooo
Is this better then the ocz 600 is my question?
80 watts less according...
Much better.
bLack0ut
11-01-07, 08:57 PM
My god this deal is tempting... I already have 2 PSUs without a home, but I still want to have it just cause its such a great price -.- (maybe it will drop more in the future?)
scrappydog
11-01-07, 09:25 PM
Two caveats with this deal: (1) Buy.com sucks big time; (2) Corsair pays its MIRs slowly.
Why does Buy.com suck? They are the ONLY vendor in which I got screwed for a MIR (in the Connect3D USB stick debacle).
Also, I bought a HX620 with a MIR and it took approximately 3 months to get the MIR back. You are warned...
If it matters, I love my HX620. It is as advertised: rock solid.
Guess I'm jumping on this one. $20 rebate + $10 Google + $10 Magazine is hard to resist.
This thread is making me sick I just wish it was the 620 version.................
Warren G
11-02-07, 10:40 AM
you sound like me... but it takes me a lot longer than that... i'd be happy w/an hour.
here you go.
thank you kindly...and i kind of lied, it was probably around 1.5 - 2 hours or reorganizing and running cables behind the mobo. Oh wells, at least its a good start to update my system. BTW, ordered 10/31, processed and shipped 11/1, arriving 11/2....all thanks to budget shipping :attn:...if anyone is in CA or near, I suggest using the cheapest shipping possible.
This thread is making me sick I just wish it was the 620 version.................
what's the advantage of the 620... it handles more peripherals??
Warren G
11-02-07, 11:20 AM
bigger rail lines, more drives, etc...i have the blue storm and it can barely hand whats in my sig plus a 250gig ide drive, two 80 gig seagate sata, dvdrw, and a few system fans.
bigger rail lines, more drives, etc...i have the blue storm and it can barely hand whats in my sig plus a 250gig ide drive, two 80 gig seagate sata, dvdrw, and a few system fans.
damn... so maybe i shouldn't replace my ocz 600w with this 520w corsair... i have 3 320gb hard drives, and may be going back to 2x74gb raptors with a 250gb storage...
and i got an 8800gtx...
the rails seem the same... the only diff between the 520 and 620 that i've noticed is that the 620 has a slightly better 5v rail...
Warren G
11-02-07, 11:40 AM
im sure it can handle your system. very efficient psu from johnnygurus review. btw, my blue storm has actually power of 420w instead of the 500w advertised, and using the psu calculator my system draws about ~480w 90% load.
Elluzion
11-02-07, 01:28 PM
Yeah the 520hx can handle a lot. I think that people think they need the 620 but in reality its just a waste...
Good deal though,
Yeah the 520hx can handle a lot. I think that people think they need the 620 but in reality its just a waste...
Good deal though,
well i really need to know before i waste 5 hours of my time lol
Yeah the 520hx can handle a lot. I think that people think they need the 620 but in reality its just a waste...
Good deal though,
the differences i see in putting the specs side by side is this (higher amperage rating is for the 620w version vs the 520w):
Input Current (10A vs 9A):
10A @ 90 V AC to 264 V AC - Input Current
9A @ 90 V AC to 264 V AC - Input Current
Output Current 5A rail (30A vs 24A):
30A @ 5V DC - Output Current
24A @ 5V DC - Output Current
So like I said before, I guess the 620W can handle more peripherals like hard drives and whatnot? I am only gonna run 3 hard drives total, 2 optical, and fans and whatnot... :confused::confused:
Warren G
11-02-07, 09:38 PM
Ok finally finished installing the new psu..something that sucked:
one of my modular cables (sata powers) got fubared when I tried to plug it into my backplane. The little pins inside the sata power cable was pushed up/back so yea....now im one modular sata cable short...does anyone know if any modular power cable will work or is it brand specific? that was the only thing that made me unhappy about the psu, but im getting a little happier :)..using my kill-a-watt, computer shutoff/standby drains 6w, booting takes 170-180w, idle at windows vista 165w...havent done a load test yet...
System in sig, including 1 extra 80gig sata, 250gb ide, dvdrw, usb multicard reader, bluetooth usb keyboard, 4 case fans, and 1 hsf.
what's the advantage of the 620... it handles more peripherals??
that 100watts extra I would guess may play a big part in stability with a 4x4 right at 3ghz....
I agree I also only run 2 optical and 2 hard drives with 1 pci-e card not sli but I come from where you needed to make sure your rails can handle what they have one them :D
petteyg359
11-02-07, 10:33 PM
HX620W has more watts (same amps). It also includes a couple more cables than the HX520W (1 extra molex and one extra SATA, I think). It says what they include on the Corsair site.
jonspd: The rails on the Corsairs act as a single rail as far as anything I've read says. I guess having three regulators or whatever on the "single" rail makes it more reliable?
My question is under load with your sig system and that psu what does your 12 and 5 get to.....
g0dman, if you've got the cash for the 620 go with it. It will serve you better in the long run.
g0dman, if you've got the cash for the 620 go with it. It will serve you better in the long run.
well my ocz 600w was holdin me down fine it seems... only reason i picked up the 520HX was b/c of this sale.
i think i'm just gonna hold onto my ocz 600w in my system and let the 520hx sit on the side... i don't feel compelled enough to replace the ocz with the corsair, but now i feel dumb for buying the corsair now. :(
lol it's still a good deal I'm sure you can replace something with it..........
2 days left on the rebate guys!
Ends 11/5/07
2 days left on the rebate guys!
Ends 11/5/07
get um while there hot fellas.....
I got mine about a month ago...but I paid like $75 with rebate...so this is the best deal yet.
Elluzion
11-03-07, 04:13 PM
2 days left on the rebate guys!
Ends 11/5/07
sent mine in the day I got it :D
I ordered one on Tuesday. I don't think I've ever ordered from Buy.com before so I'm waiting to see how well the transaction goes.
If all goes well, I may buy a couple more. Getting rid of all of the "extra" wires in a couple of my folding machines could be very beneficial--even at the "regular" price, though hopefully someone else will have a sale before I make that decision.
sent mine in the day I got it :D
I mean the period in which you must purchase. Rebate doesn't have to be post marked at latest 30 days after you bought it.
so I could still get this I wonder if the 620 will go on sale :D
Elluzion
11-05-07, 07:49 AM
I ordered one on Tuesday. I don't think I've ever ordered from Buy.com before so I'm waiting to see how well the transaction goes.
If all goes well, I may buy a couple more. Getting rid of all of the "extra" wires in a couple of my folding machines could be very beneficial--even at the "regular" price, though hopefully someone else will have a sale before I make that decision.
Yeah for me the Free shipping came to me in about 3 days I think. (ordered monday night got it thursday) Its for my new rig and I sent out the rebate the day after I got it. Hate cutting the stinking UPC code off the box.
Yeah after all the is done, I will have spent $55 on this PSU. What a deal....
Caust1c
11-06-07, 11:25 AM
Dead deal as of last night... But still the cheapest place to buy it. Now its at $92+shipping - Google Checkout - magazine discount. So it comes out to be about $80 shipped.
Edit: The shipping is free! Only $72 total after rebates!
for those of you that have already done the magazine rebate... you guys gonna try again?
http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-620w-sli-certified-modular-atx-power-supply/q/loc/101/203270718.html
115 after google checkout and MIR also if you did the mag coupon on this would it make it 105?
Elluzion
11-06-07, 01:50 PM
for those of you that have already done the magazine rebate... you guys gonna try again?
Yeah im gnna try again becaus I already did it. My dad is putting his name on it this time (same address)
I really hope it works. How long does the magazine thing take to get back? 2 months lol??? 10 bucks.. hmm
for those of you that have already done the magazine rebate... you guys gonna try again?Yeah, I'll be trying again next time I get something from them. Has anyone actually tried to ask them?
Also...the rebate form asks you to "Cut out and enclose the original UPC code located on the back side of the paper insert" - is this just the usual UPC number on the back of the box or is there really supposed to be a paper insert inside (which mine lacks)?
Elluzion
11-06-07, 05:25 PM
Yeah, I'll be trying again next time I get something from them. Has anyone actually tried to ask them?
Also...the rebate form asks you to "Cut out and enclose the original UPC code located on the back side of the paper insert" - is this just the usual UPC number on the back of the box or is there really supposed to be a paper insert inside (which mine lacks)?
No they worded it wrong I think. Their is NO upc code anywhere but the box. I cut it outa the box to mail it :D
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