Can I get a decent psu for under $40

[dario03]

Trying to throw a computer together and I would like to get a new PSU for it. I have one that came with the case but I've always heard those usually aren't to good. This one is a LIC 400w with 12v@14a and 12v2@13a (thats not enough is it?) The computer will be something like
e2180 @3.2ghz with a decent increase in voltage
evga 8800gt the overclocked one but not the super clocked one
2x2GB DDR2-800
1 or 2 hard drives and a dvdrw
your average skt775 mobo
Its been a while since I've been into building so all I recall is its good to get a psu with a good 12v, good efficiency, and a good name brand, but I don't know which brands are good now (looked at the guide but its about 1.5 years old). In any case I looked on newegg and saw these.
Newegg.com - RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-530SS 530W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular LED Power Supply Raidmax 530w

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Elite 460 RS-460-PSAR-J3 460W ATX12V V2.31 Power Supply Cooler Master 460w

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power Plus RS-500-PCAR-A3-US 500W ATX12V v2.3 Power Supply Cooler Master 500w

Newegg.com - FSP Group SAGA+ 500R 500W ATX2.2 Power Supply FSP 500w

Are any of those good? Or is there a better deal out there?

 

[Muffin Man]

this should do nicely
Newegg.com - Antec NEO ECO 400C 400W Continuous Power ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply

 

[dario03]

Would you say thats better than the Raidmax? I had been leaning towards that since it has 37amps total 12v@20a and 12v@17a so theres some room for upgrades down the road. I wasn't sure about the brand rep though.

 

[patonb]

Saddly you don't add up the amps like that on a multi-rail. It probably has only 33 to 35Amp

Take a look at the psu Muffin posted. 400W and 30A. Thats 130W less than the raidmax, but only about 4 to 5A of actually Amps.

Also look at the efficiency.. All the ones, but the fsp, are 70%, whereas the fsp and antec are 80%. Thats your power bill.

Muffins a very good choice and the best so far, I'd add the antec 430 green. Its a 80% Bronze, so bout 85% but has no wall cord... greener that way, just use the old one. But its the same as the NEO.
Newegg.com - Antec EarthWatts Green EA-430D Green 430W Continuous power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS 12V 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

 

[Slaymate]

I would go with the Antec or the FSP. Raidmax isn't a power supply I would consider reliable.

 

[dario03]

What do you guys think is better between this is the one Muffin Man posted?

Newegg.com - CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 CMPSU-430CX 430W ATX12V Active PFC Power Supply 2 less amps but still single rail, >80%, and $10 cheaper after rebate. And I know Corsair had a good name a few years ago.

vs

Newegg.com - Antec NEO ECO 400C 400W Continuous Power ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply

 

[patonb]

The cx models are new this year, so its hard to tell right now.

As you see though, 30W more and 2Amp less.

 

[Abstract Hero]

I've heard nothing but bad about the CX430 from reviews.

The rest of the CX appear to be good and I can tell you from experience with my CX500. I would just avoid the 430