Someone trying to sell me a new bfg 1200watt psu, thoughts?

[Shiozaki]

wants 100$, told him 50$ not even sure if its worth that, company gone psu is already old, can it hold up.... is it worth the potential risk?

am i low balling him lol?

 

[RollingThunder]

Buy it!

http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/bfg-ex-1200-power-supply-review-|-test,9.html

 

[Mr.Scott]

Is it brand new?
From what I recall, it was a Seasonic based platform. It will last a long time.
50 bucks is low IMO. 100.....eh, maybe.

 

[Shiozaki]

his exact words were like new, guess ill jump on it.

 

[Ozz1]

this may help

http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/psu_manufacturers

 

[Shiozaki]

offered to meet in middle at 75$ shipped, lets see what happens, i was looking for a new psu to run my two new 290x lightnings, guess this could work.

 

[JLK03F150]

I am still using a BFG LS1000 non-modular. It is way out of warranty now, but has held up over the years. 1200w is more than enough for a pair of 290x.
Mine is the jonnyguru review sample. IMO if you get yours for $75, you got a deal.

 

[Mr.Scott]

IMO if you get yours for $75, you got a deal.

Absolutely.

 

[EarthDog]

It's overkill but a heck of deal between 75-100 shipped.

 

[RollingThunder]

BFG is out of business and many of their units were excellent. Some complaints were short modular cables. A PM to Oklahoma Wolf should tell you what it is.

http://www.overclockers.com/forums/member.php/28978-Oklahoma-Wolf

Keep in mind that "like new" to some may be a long way from "new." Make sure all the cables, box are there and it should be clean inside too.

 

[Shiozaki]

im sure 2 290x lightnings on water could pull a hell of alot of juice. if i manage 75$ itll sure as hell will beat the price tag for a 1200i if its as good as you all say it is.

 

[EarthDog]

If you dont get it, grabn EVGA G2 1000W. Plenty of headroom there.

 

[Shiozaki]

we settled on 85$ shipped.