Corsair 600w CX, is it good?

[Benjamin Smith]

Is anyone using the Corsair CX 600 W(80+Bronze) PSU for an editing/gaming rig similar to mine? (In this case I'm doing editing)
CPU: Intel i3 Skylake 1151
Ram: 8GB 4*2 ddr3 1600 MHz Hiperx Fury
MOBO: 1151 gigabyte H170 HD3
Hard Drive: 1 tb hdd 7200 rpm seagate barracuda

Is it good and will the Corsair CX 600w be sufficient?

 

[Mr Kagouris]

You didn't mention GPU. CX series are good budget PSUs for very low end rigs but for any remotely decent rig you want something more reliable.

 

[SheerTheSheep]

Its perfectly fine for that setup no problem.
Here are some reviews on it: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m

 

[RCFProd]

There are much better power supplies at the same price range.

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
($55.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $55.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-17 08:15 EST-0500

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $55.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-17 08:15 EST-0500

XFX 550w >>>>>> Corsair CX 600w. More warranty, stronger capacitors, overall a lot more reliable.

Best deal on the market, right now:

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $64.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-17 08:15 EST-0500

 

[Archaic59]

Its perfectly fine for that setup no problem.
Here are some reviews on it: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m

User reviews are not a great way to decide the quality of a unit. A technical review where testing equipment is connected to determine its quality and reliability and then a disassembly to examine internal parts is the kind of review you want.

 

[Bryan87]

I bought that exact same psu over a year ago for alot cheaper.
edit** $36 after rebate I think thats a fine price... and free shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028&cm_re=Corsair_CX_600w-_-17-139-028-_-Product

 

[Benjamin Smith]

You didn't mention GPU. CX series are good budget PSUs for very low end rigs but for any remotely decent rig you want something more reliable.

I will be using onboard graphics since the Skylake CPU's have pretty decent onboard graphics and I don't do much gaming.

 

[sizzling]

The CX range are low quality units with a bad reputation for failing, see tier 4 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Personally would not use one in my own PC, not even a basic PC. When these things fail they can damage other components

 

[Mr Kagouris]

The CX range are low quality units with a bad reputation for failing, see tier 4 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Personally would not use one in my own PC, not even a basic PC. When these things fail they can damage other components

The CX series are not the piles of crap everyone makes them out to be, they're just not reliable if your machine draws a lot of power.

 

[Mr Kagouris]

You didn't mention GPU. CX series are good budget PSUs for very low end rigs but for any remotely decent rig you want something more reliable.

I will be using onboard graphics since the Skylake CPU's have pretty decent onboard graphics and I don't do much gaming.

If you're only using an i3 with no discrete GPU then a CX would work fine but I'd heavily recommend a more reliable unit if you plan to put a graphics card in. I believe XFX's units are at the same price range and of much higher quality.

 

[Benjamin Smith]

The CX range are low quality units with a bad reputation for failing, see tier 4 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Personally would not use one in my own PC, not even a basic PC. When these things fail they can damage other components

The CX series are not the piles of crap everyone makes them out to be, they're just not reliable if your machine draws a lot of power.

Yep, I'm certain to stay away from it now, thanks.

 

[RCFProd]

perhaps a 300-350 watts for your system is all you need.