Question Cooler Master PSUs

[Ethan1406]

Choosing PSU for Ryzen 5 2600 RX570 build, is the Coolermaster MWE White V2 good enough? Alternatively what about the Masterwatt 550? I know most people recommend the CX series for budget builds, but it's pretty overpriced where I'm from.

 

[R_1]

where are you from? what is your budget in local currency?

 

[Ethan1406]

where are you from? what is your budget in local currency?

Singapore, in local currency around 80 dollars

 

[R_1]

https://sg.pcpartpicker.com/products/power-supply/#sort=price
the cx 450 would be the cheapest I would get

 

[Ethan1406]

https://sg.pcpartpicker.com/products/power-supply/#sort=price
the cx 450 would be the cheapest I would get

Our pcpartpicker website isnt accurate as it only uses Newegg which has insane shipping costs. The actual prices would be Masterwatt:$84 CXM 550:$113 and MWE White 500w V2:$63

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Coolermaster MWE White V2...It's a piece of junk.

 

[DSzymborski]

Our pcpartpicker website isnt accurate as it only uses Newegg which has insane shipping costs. The actual prices would be Masterwatt:$84 CXM 550:$113 and MWE White 500w V2:$63

Since those unrated MasterWatts are very low quality, the CXM is a better choice even if the MWE was free. That it's only a $50 difference is a discount!

 

[Ethan1406]

What about the Masterwatt? I thought it was a decent unit, with its only con being the Teapo Caps

 

[DSzymborski]

What about the Masterwatt? I thought it was a decent unit, with its only con being the Teapo Caps

Only if we're talking about the newer Gold-rated one.

The old White Elite V2 550 is a terrible PSU. No power factor correction. 85 degree Yang Chun capacitors on the secondary. Under 400W of +12V power. They wish this Solytech PSU had Teapo.

 

[Ethan1406]

I'm confused I thought there was no gold masterwatt. Talking about this unit:https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/power-supplies/masterwatt/masterwatt-550/. Also alternatively how is the EVGA BV Bronze 500w?

 

[Finstar]

I'm confused I thought there was no gold masterwatt. Talking about this unit:https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/power-supplies/masterwatt/masterwatt-550/. Also alternatively how is the EVGA BV Bronze 500w?

It's never a good sign if even the manufacturer doesn't trust the PSU to make what they promise on the box...
No, the BV is not good.
The CX is the lowest you should go if you want to have a stable system. Unless you can find a Seasonic S12II (not to be confused with S12III) for cheaper.

 

[RARRAF]

EVGA BV is the worst psu they make if you cant afford a decent PSU then wait until you can https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-psus,4229.html