Cooler Master PSU

[Tech Nub]

Well, I just finished my first build, and unfortunately, didn't read up much on my power supply:

COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power Plus 550w
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171038

Now that I've read that this series of PSU is basically crap and can burn out your other components, I'm worried about my computer.
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz
MOBO: MSI Z77IA-E53 LGA 1155 Intel Z77
HDD: Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB
GPU: GTX 760
PSU: COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power Plus RS-550-PCAR-E3
RAM: Kingston HyperX Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3
GPU: EVGA GTS 250 1GB
CASE: Fractal Design Node 304 FD-CA-NODE-304-BL Black

Should I send it back to newegg for a refund and buy a more decent PSU like a Corsair CX600, or is it not as bad as they say?

 

[fatboytyler]

Personally I would get another one.

Use this for PSU's: http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

Its decent up to 75% of its maximum rating, but you could certainly use 75%. What kind of a budget would you have for a PSU? And the CX600 is a pretty good model.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes , send it back and get this one.

Made by the best SEASONIC

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $48.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-12 23:56 EDT-0400)


For extra power for future upgrades , also made by SEASONIC.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $64.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-12 23:59 EDT-0400)


Here's a top of the line Cooler Master , made by SEASONIC , it's Gold Certified and FULL Modular.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: Cooler Master V700 700W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $89.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-13 00:01 EDT-0400)

 

[fatboytyler]

Yes , send it back and get this one.

Made by the best SEASONIC

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $48.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-12 23:56 EDT-0400)


For extra power for future upgrades , also made by SEASONIC.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $64.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-12 23:59 EDT-0400)

I would highly recommend listening to this.

 

[Tech Nub]

Unfortunately, that's a CA link. I'm in the USA.

Is this the same PSU? If so, I'll pick it up.
http://us.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=59615&promoid=1307

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes it's a real nice 550w , and will run your specs.

Sorry here's the US link.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $44.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-13 00:09 EDT-0400)

 

[Tech Nub]

Thanks. Turning off my machine, killing like 100 zip ties, and returning the CM.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Great idea before something goes wrong.

 

[Tech Nub]

Edit: Being a real tech nub. Thanks for the help

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

ATX PSUs, up to 160mm in length (To fit in combination with a long graphics card, PSUs with modular connectors on the back typically need to be shorter than 160 mm)

149.86 < XFX 550 Length.

The XFX will fit.