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Corsair Enthusiast PSU's, why are they cheaper?

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UnrealAlex

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139030
For instance this one, $20 cheaper than the other 750w modular from corsair.
Any clue why? It even provides 62 Amps vs 60 on the more expensive one.

It says nothing about being Sli/Crossfire certified but if it has 4 x 6+2-Pin wouldnt that mean its capable of powering an Sli setup? I noticed its Bronze certified while the more expensive one is Silver certified, what does that mean?

Thinking about buying it to power 2x 6950's
 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139030
For instance this one, $20 cheaper than the other 750w modular from corsair.
Any clue why? It even provides 62 Amps vs 60 on the more expensive one.

It says nothing about being Sli/Crossfire certified but if it has 4 x 6+2-Pin wouldnt that mean its capable of powering an Sli setup? I noticed its Bronze certified while the more expensive one is Silver certified, what does that mean?

Thinking about buying it to power 2x 6950's

Alex,

Sale prices are changing all the time, they can drive you crazy. As long as it has the 5 year warranty, it's one of the top Corsair PSU's. It has a slightly lower efficiency that the Corsair "Silver" unit (depending on what professional review you read).

http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article/2011/04/27/corsair_enthusiast_series_tx750_v2_psu_review/

It should power your dual 6950's just fine:

http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon-hd-6950-crossfirex-review/14
 
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