Corsair CX430 or Corsair VS450

[Manan_Cool]

Recommend from these two only. I am on budget gaming..

 

[rayzaldy]

If you can't get something else. I would choose the Corsair VS450

 

[ChumP]

I don't recommend you buying any of those.The CX and VS series are VERY LOW quality PSU's (Tier 4).
Here are some options :

SeaSonic S12II 520W:
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=PSS12II520&c=CJ

EVGA 500 B for lower budget :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

[Compuser10165]

I understand you are on a budget but you would't want you computer to be possibly fried? Both are vey low quality units, with components that rapidly degrade.
Pick something form the tier 1 or 2 in this list:
https://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx
e.g.
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii520bronze

P.S. If you pick the CX or VS I hope you won't regret it.

 

[plywrlw]

Hmm, they're very similar. If I had to I'd get the CX430W but if you're able to get an Antec VP 450W it will probably be cheaper and is better quality

 

[JackNaylorPE]

While Corsair sells some veru good PSUs, the CX and VS series are not among them. Relying on brand name, model name and even tier lists is unreliable as all units within a model line are oft lumped together and often, underservedly so.

Both those PSUs are "budget" models not well suited for the strains of gaming or overclocking. If an office box, used for simple word processing and web browsing, the CX430 will serve you just fine, but the capacitores are such that I wouldn't subject them to the aforementioned gaming / overclocking loadings. The Seasonic S12 / M12 series is affordable and sometimes the 620 watter is cheaper than the 520 watt model.

The EVGA B2 750 was $44 last week bit is now up to $60 @ ncixusa.com

The B1 series is a bit cheaper but is not up tot he quality of the B2 series and I would be hesitant to use with overclocking or gaming. OTPH, some
have a 10 year warranty, so if ya don't mind the potential RMA, you are guaranteed to be supplied with a working OPSU for 10 years. Other options

Antec HCG 520 ($55) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371058
Seasonic S12 ($58) http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=PSS12II520&c=CJ

 

[Manan_Cool]

Antec VP 450W is a 2X12V PSU. I don't want one with this.
I am in India. Please recommend me..

 

[plywrlw]

Antec VP 450W is a 2X12V PSU. I don't want one with this.
I am in India. Please recommend me..

http://www.jonnyguru.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3990

Useful reading r.e PSU rails

 

[Manan_Cool]

So should I choose Single Rail PSU or a Multi Rail PSU???

 

[Compuser10165]

Single rail is fine for your needs. Pick the EVGA BW or Seasonic 620w or something else which is good quality (the tier list is just a guide not a detailed review).

 

[Manan_Cool]

Antec VP 450W is 2 railed. And it is fine too and fits my budget. What now??

 

[plywrlw]

What graphics card and cpu are you powering?

 

[Manan_Cool]

CPU : Intel Core i5 4690K
Graphics Card : Asus Strix Geforce GTX 960 DirectCUII 4 GB

 

[plywrlw]

If you've got the 4690K I'm assuming you're looking to overclock? In that case you might want to consider something with a bit more wattage such as this

http://www.flipkart.com/antec-vp-500-watts-psu/p/itmdydvepgrtu9a3?pid=PSUDYDVE2HSUXAUW&al=VzlGY5Wc%2FYn11VPK1WQ72cldugMWZuE7JTWSsYnGIuV4eHkg8OLq86fK%2F2r1kQJ5kofT4e7LaEQ%3D&ref=L%3A-967729427036551814&srno=b_8

or even this

http://www.flipkart.com/seasonic-s12ii-520-watts-psu/p/itmd5xz5hzvzt9cx?pid=PSUD5XZ4KFH65H9E&al=VzlGY5Wc%2FYmp0cnx%2Fi0ij8ldugMWZuE7JTWSsYnGIuXw0WVPLBCQdCL5PCNmGOmR5a2uCasOQ0k%3D&ref=L%3A87437719517547510&srno=b_17

Both these are plenty to power your PC and will provide a little overclocking headroom

 

[Manan_Cool]

I am not that interested in overclocking, because I am not buying any liquid cooler for Processor. I am better off with default clock speeds. Tell now..

 

[ChumP]

I found for you a cheap solution, that should be a better alternative for the CX or VS:

Antec Green 450W:
http://www.directron.com/ea450green.html

 

[Manan_Cool]

Only in India please

 

[plywrlw]

In that case go for the antec vp 450 or the Seasonic ECO 430W. Both excellent budget choices.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

So should I choose Single Rail PSU or a Multi Rail PSU???

Should not be a factor in your decision.... in other words, meaningless in the context of this discussion.

CPU : Intel Core i5 4690K
Graphics Card : Asus Strix Geforce GTX 960 DirectCUII 4 GB

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2311121/power-supply-requirements-nvidia-gpus.html#14243229

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/msi_geforce_gtx_960_gaming_oc_review,7.html

Here is Guru3D's power supply recommendation:

GeForce GTX 960 - On your average system the card requires you to have a 400 ~ 450 Watt power supply unit.

If you are going to overclock your GPU or processor, then we do recommend you purchase something with some more stamina.

http://www.flipkart.com/seasonic-s12ii-520-watts-psu/p/itmd5xz5hzvzt9cx?pid=PSUD5XZ4KFH65H9E&ref=L%3A5769247082008825464&srno=p_4&query=PSU&otracker=from-search

 

[Compuser10165]

You don't need a liquid cooler to overclock. A good air cooler will sometimes surpass even some high end AIO water coolers.