Does cx600 have 2 8-pin power connections?

[MrAlecfrey]

My GPU requires 2 8-pin so I was wondering. Thanks!

 

[glamdringfh]

Yes, it has 2 pcie connectors.

That said, the CX line is not a dependable model of power supply so if you can chage out your PSU I highly suggest making an effort to do so.

Relevant Article: http://www.overclock.net/t/1431436/why-you-should-not-buy-a-corsair-cx

 

[MrAlecfrey]

Yes, it has 2 pcie connectors.

That said, the CX line is not a dependable model of power supply so if you can chage out your PSU I highly suggest making an effort to do so.

Relevant Article: http://www.overclock.net/t/1431436/why-you-should-not-buy-a-corsair-cx

I have had many posts and I know it's bad. When I got it it was on a really good deal and didn't think anything of it since it was corsair. (Stupid I know and then I didn't know about crappy caps)

But after many posts I concluded it will most likely be fine and if it did break it most likely wouldn't hurt anything else.

Would they refund me after I have used it for awhile?

 

[spentshells]

Yes it does, sure, if you can get a great deal on it then buy it, currently at it's regular price there is really no reason to buy it.

Last one I bought was 39.99 CDN... A good deal, it did what I needed and the price was right.

On newegg right now. (remember this is CDN) 84.99

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028&cm_re=cx600-_-17-139-028-_-Product

This 550 watt xfx psu $82.88 -20 MIR

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

It's simply made with better components, that being said it no doubt can put out as much power as the cx 600 while not being rated to do so.

Rosewill ARC-750 ARC Series 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified 79.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182294

Far more power and built more reliably not to mention cheaper.

If the cx 600 is your only option it can do what it states, but is a rather poor deal for the price. I feel you are basically paying for the corsair name on the psu.

 

[glamdringfh]

The danger is that it could damage the rest of your components if it fails badly. Corsair would only refund the PSU if it failed and was still under warranty.

As I said, you might be able to get away using it for a little bit longer, but try to replace it as soon as possible. Also I would seriously consider holding off on plugging in a high-quality graphics card that needs 2 pcie plugs before getting a new PSU.

 

[spentshells]

The danger is that it could damage the rest of your components if it fails badly. Corsair would only refund the PSU if it failed and was still under warranty.

But, even your own link above clearly states that wont happen very clearly.

 

[MrAlecfrey]

The danger is that it could damage the rest of your components if it fails badly. Corsair would only refund the PSU if it failed and was still under warranty.

But, even your own link above clearly states that wont happen very clearly.

I got mine for 37 bucks in usa. I thought it was a deal that I couldnt pass up. At the time I didn't know corsair uses crappy parts. Do you think it will be fine. This is my build other than the GPU. I changed it to a sapphire nitro 390.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xgqNbv

 

[glamdringfh]

The article was a good compendium of reasons to avoid the CX line, and it is correct, if you don't put the PSU under really heavy load it should be fine. Here is an example of what can happen to a CX under heavy load:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj8-wNmYJvM

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2839291/cx600w-psu-screw.html

 

[spentshells]

hmmm well I guess he wants a cx 600, it'll do the job and it has 2 6+2 pin PCIE connectors.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

It's not like it's the worst supply on the market.