is a 450 watt good enough for a 1060?

[iseeu1001]

So I was thinking bout buying a Corsair CX450M. Rest of parts are going to be as listed.
MB: MSI H170A Gaming Pro LGA 1151
CASE: Corsair Air 540
CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming X 6GB
HDD: WD Blue Mainstream 1TB
SSD: Samsung 750 EVO Series 250GB
DVD: ASUS DRW-24B1ST Internal DVDR/RW Burner - OEM
RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB 2 x 4GB
PSU: Corsair CX450M 450 Watt 80+ Bronze

 

[CTurbo]

A good 450w psu is plenty for that build. The CX450M seems to be decent so it's not a terrible choice. I would probably rather have the Seasonic S12II 520w instead for a little more.

 

[iseeu1001]

Not trying to spend to much on build. Trying to keep it low just want it mainly for the gtx 1060.

 

[CTurbo]

The CX450M would be ok

 

[Mac070]

Well i would recommend you purchase a cheaper case and use the money saved for a Quality SeaSonic Power Supply . Or risk having your new parts get massacred.

 

[iseeu1001]

I like the air 540. I like cube cases as I have a cooler master HAF XB EVO case also for my other computer but moving the other computer into my downstairs. The other one specs that I have are as followed:
CASE: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO
CPU: Intel Core i5-4590s 3 GHz
GPU: MSI Geforce GTX 660 Twin Frozr III
HDD: WD Blue Mainstream 1TB
SSD: Samsung 750 EVO Series 250GB
DVD: ASUS DRW-24B1ST Internal DVDR/RW Burner - OEM
RAM: Kingston Hyper X 2x4 8GB ddr3 ram
PSU: Corsair CX600M

I could spend more on that build for a better higher wattage psu but I don't use sli and I don't overclock my gpu or cpu or even ram.

 

[Mac070]

Your still looking at the CX Series which are very poor and use thin guage wiring along with inproper protections. I'd recommend any Seasonic PSU

 

[iseeu1001]

My other computer has a CX600M and its wires aren't coming out or breaking at all and I had it in my pc for atleast 3 yrs.

 

[CTurbo]

The CX600M is considerably worse than the CX450M which is much newer and based on different platform. His CX600 is probably still alive due to the fact that that PC doesn't even use 300w.

The CX450M is SUPPOSED to be pretty good. I would not personally use it with a gaming build as expensive as an i5 + 1060, but I don't feel as terrible about it as I would the CX430, CX500, or CX600.

 

[DSzymborski]

Your still looking at the CX Series which are very poor and use thin guage wiring along with inproper protections. I'd recommend any Seasonic PSU

The newer CXM series is better than the old CX series - they've ditched the group-regulated design and are now generating the minor rails. Still not all Japanese capacitors, so it's a budget PSU, but it's much more recommendable than the old line.

 

[photonboy]

I built a lot of computers and the CX450M died more than it should have. The decision to get that one was not mine.

I know spending a little bit more sucks, but the power supply is the place you want to do that.

It's not just outright failures, you can have voltage instability that causes data corruption that builds up over time. Aside from reliability make sure it has an 8-pin connector (6+2) for graphics.

I didn't add up the TOTAL with Windows etc, but it's probably close to $800USD ($1000 or more with monitor, video games etc). That means $10 more is 1% of the build price. The CHEAPEST I'd get would be something like THIS:

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/TgW9TW/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii520bronze

or
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/vRmLrH/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Corsair CX450M 450 Watt 80+ Bronze is part of a new custom platform from Corsair , DC-DC coverters were added for reliability and stability , and come with a 5 year warranty , they are good power supplies. They are the silver and black models , 450 , 550 , 650.
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"I built a lot of computers and the CX450M died more than it should have. The decision to get that one was not mine."

Can't be true because the CX450M is new to the market ^

 

[iseeu1001]

So yes or no on the CX450m for a 1060?

 

[CTurbo]

Will it work? Yes.

 

[iseeu1001]

If its not good enough then what about the cx550m?

 

[CTurbo]

What country are you in?

 

[iseeu1001]

us. I could buy a $300 power supply if I wanted to but I dont want to spend extra on stuff not really needed.

 

[CTurbo]

Well the 520w Seasonic is cheaper than the CX550 AND CX450

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $54.99

vs

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($60.84 @ OutletPC)
Total: $60.84

vs

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($71.13 @ Amazon)
Total: $71.13

 

[CTurbo]

I could buy a $300 power supply if I wanted to but I dont want to spend extra on stuff not really needed.

The psu is the heart of your system. It is the single most important part of the entire build.

 

[CTurbo]

If you're married to Corsair or something here is a very good one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Corsair RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $79.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-14 23:45 EDT-0400

 

[iseeu1001]

Pcpartpicker sucks. It's pricing is way of. A cx550m is 59.99+free shipping or if you got prime which includes free 2 day shipping. The seagate is 64.99. However I do like that it is fully modular but if a 550m will do then I might as well get it right?

 

[CTurbo]

It has a $10 promo code. $54 with free shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=



And it's Seasonic, not Seagate lol

 

[Vic 40]

It has a $10 promo code. $54 with free shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

That promo ended yesterday.still a good choice though.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

So yes or no on the CX450m for a 1060..YES
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139146
$49.99

OR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139147
CX550M

$59.99
Save: $20.00 (25%)
$39.99 after $20.00 rebate card

 

[iseeu1001]

I spent 1.1k more then I wanted to but oh well. My specs are:
Case: corsair carbide air 540
MB: MSI H170A gaming pro
DVD Burner: some lg dvd burner
RAM: 16GB DDR4
PSU: CS550W corsair refurbished with 3 yr warranty.(about $66.00)
GPU: GTX 1080 6GB
CPU: Intel Core i5-6500
OS: Windows 8.1 64 bit.
HDD: 1tb WD
SSD: 275GB MX300