Scythe Kamariki-2 KMRK-450A-2 ATX12V 450W Power Supply 100V CE, CSA, UL, CB, FCC

Overall Rating

2.75 out of 5. (below average)
(1 - 5 penguins)

Name of company or service provider.

Scythe http://www.scythe-usa.com/contact.html

Category > Power Supply

Description of Product type or service.

450 Watt Power Supply with tons of connectors. Includes SATA, extra 4 pin and 6 pin connectors.

User Reviews. if you can find them on line or reviews by other sites. (average their ratings and boil them all down into one 1 - 5 rating.

Call the companies 1-800 number 10 times but not one after another and see:

1. How many people can speak fluent English in an understandable fashion, 2. Are they rude or do they answer your questions (ask a different question every time you call) 3. how long do you have to wait on hold?
The people there don't seem to have trouble speaking English and are kind and quick to respond but they didn't know where the product was made and had to ask others. Also the number was not toll free.

Product or service quality, value, Bang per buck ratio.

It's a great value for what it does but I felt like I sold my soul after I saw the packaging.

Similar products or services from other companies.

This item is much better than other Power Supplies for the price but I won't buy another one because it was made in Taiwan.

Shipping rates, handling, and do they offer USPS, UPS, FEDEX or what? Do the items arrive broken? How long does it take for them to ship them out.

It arrived ok but now it says that the item is discontinued.

Payment Methods. I.E. PayPal, credit card, google checkout, Direct
deposit, etc.

You can buy this item at most online stores.

Any personal experiences.

So far I bought this thing and it arrived on my door step. I picked up the box all the computer parts came in and to my surprise it was unusually heavy. So I opened it up to see what was so heavy. It was this power supply and normally thats a good thing. However it makes me wonder if it has any lead in it. I don't think this is an unleaded computer. :( Also it didn't come with a Power Cord and a kid with a screwdriver or a paper clip could stick it into the back easily and shock themselves.

Made in Taiwan? I think you can tell by looking at the package.

Would the average consumer expect to have any of the problems mentioned here on a regular basis or is this something that they would have to be a customer for a long time before they experienced?

Well we don't know what their return policy is because we can't find it (you can't take their word for it on the phone) so if the thing breaks down how do you know it will be replaced? However due to the weight of the power supply unit I am pretty sure it will last a long time. It also has very good user reviews. The item has been discontinued from the site I bought it at.

Does this company outsource? If so how much is outsourced?

Taiwan is where they have all of their stuff made according to their customer support.

Warranty, return policy, RMA time. etc.

Can't Find one.

If you buy their product or service for a small fee do you end up paying more in the end?

YES! Big time! These cheap power supplies are made in Taiwan and so the money is going outside the US. If we keep buying from this company we will go further into debt as a nation.

Linux Compatibility

All power supplies work fine with Linux but lets get to their web interface.
Their website sucks. You can't navigate their site with a regular Linux web browser like FireFox because of their flash code. You can get their support number but thats about it.