Can someone please explain me why this PSU is so expensive?

[BenasBr]

http://www.kilobaitas.lt/Korpusu_mait_saltiniai/TECNOWARE_/CASE_PSU_ATX_500W/FAL500FS12_T/FAL500FS12/CatalogStoreDetail.aspx?CatID=PL_403&ID=341328

 

It looks like a cheap low quality PSU. My friend got this for free and he offered me to use it till i get my Corsair CX450M.

[Streetguru]

9 minutes ago, BenasBr said:

http://www.kilobaitas.lt/Korpusu_mait_saltiniai/TECNOWARE_/CASE_PSU_ATX_500W/FAL500FS12_T/FAL500FS12/CatalogStoreDetail.aspx?CatID=PL_403&ID=341328

 

It looks like a cheap low quality PSU. My friend got this for free and he offered me to use it till i get my Corsair CX450M.

It's 17 EU here, so it's probably trash and will blow up/catch fiere

http://www.emundia.com/power-supply-tecnoware-free-silent-500w-12-fal502fs12

http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=51040
 

also get something better than the Corsair CX series

What country? Mostly look for a seasonic, or XFX TS, or EVGA GQ or above
 

[Guest]

8 minutes ago, BenasBr said:

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I don't speak the language (Guessing Italian) but from what the page says:
 

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Power supply single fan 12cm for personal computer

Power 500 W, input voltage 230 V, 50/60 HZ, main switch - overload, overvoltages, short circuit protection - specific outputs for P4 processor, temperature control, 20/24 pins connector, dimensions 150X140X85mm, weight 1,1 kg

Frequency: 50 Hz - Efficiency: 82 - Fan Type: Silent 12 - Connettori: 1x Floppy, 5x Molex, 1x 20/24 pin connector, 1x 12V 4pin connector, 1x SATA connector - Max Output: +3.3V - 26A +5V - 36A +12V1 - 24A -12V - 0.8A +5Vsb - 0.5A

It says it's optimized for a P4 processor. It also has a floppy drive connector.
It may be expensive because it's a "legacy" power supply. P4 probably means Pentium 4, and CDs came after floppy drives. CDs were mainstream in the early 2000's so it's basically a 20~+ year old power supply and that is the only reason I can guess for it being so expensive.

[Blackhole890]

1 minute ago, Streetguru said:

It's 17 EU here, so it's probably trash and will blow up/catch fiere

http://www.emundia.com/power-supply-tecnoware-free-silent-500w-12-fal502fs12

http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=51040
 

also get something better than the Corsair CX series

What country? Mostly look for a seasonic, or XFX TS, or EVGA GQ or above
 

cxm series arent that bad whenever they have black or dark brands

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, Blackhole890 said:

cxm series arent that bad whenever they have black or dark brands

I agree, especially the lower wattage ones like 430/450

[Streetguru]

6 minutes ago, Blackhole890 said:

cxm series arent that bad whenever they have black or dark brands

 

4 minutes ago, Abyss Gaming said:

I agree, especially the lower wattage ones like 430/450

From a quick check on the german part picker

47 EU for the corsair unit
https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/dnxfrH/corsair-power-supply-cx430

77 EU for the seasonic 520W S12II
https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/TgW9TW/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii520bronze

Who's review is here, and it probably can't be beat in quality for the money
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=185

[BenasBr]

22 minutes ago, Blackhole890 said:

cxm series arent that bad whenever they have black or dark brands

The one im getting is black