is Corsair CX Series PSUs good? Overall Quality.

[Lawk Duski]

talking about the CX600 Specifically. is it good? is it stable and does it have a good quality and clean power?
Thanks

 

[turkey3_scratch]

I'd stay away from it and spend a few more bucks for a high quality power supply. So no I do not recommend it unless you are on a very small budget and are making a general web browsing computer.

 

[Entomber]

While the series is okay for casual home use, I wouldn't suggest it for systems that are constantly under load (like gaming computers or rendering computers) since that model is known to have stability issues under load.

 

[Looby219]

Awww yeah. I have had one running great for 3 years. I would not recommend them for serious gaming builds, only low end builds. There are certainly better PSUs out there, but the cx series is great for a budget. If you aren't on a budget though you should get a more high end corsair psu.

 

[Lawk Duski]

While the series is okay for casual home use, I wouldn't suggest it for systems that are constantly under load (like gaming computers or rendering computers) since that model is known to have stability issues under load.

well is it good for those specs?
i5 4690k
ASUS Radeon HD 7850 2GB
8GB (2x4) Crucial ram @1600mhz
and ASUS Z97-E Motherboard

 

[RCFProd]

For low end builds they can work well, with that I'm pointing at builds that don't cost more than 400-450 dollars.

While the series is okay for casual home use, I wouldn't suggest it for systems that are constantly under load (like gaming computers or rendering computers) since that model is known to have stability issues under load.

well is it good for those specs?
i5 4690k
ASUS Radeon HD 7850 2GB
8GB (2x4) Crucial ram @1600mhz
and ASUS Z97-E Motherboard

No, avoid them.

 

[Lawk Duski]

For low end builds they can work well, with that I'm pointing at builds that don't cost more than 400-450 dollars.

While the series is okay for casual home use, I wouldn't suggest it for systems that are constantly under load (like gaming computers or rendering computers) since that model is known to have stability issues under load.

well is it good for those specs?
i5 4690k
ASUS Radeon HD 7850 2GB
8GB (2x4) Crucial ram @1600mhz
and ASUS Z97-E Motherboard

No, avoid them.

lol i have it already. i bought it cause reviews on Amazon were good.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

CX series is very poor , uses cheap capacitors , should be avoided unless your on a strict budget.

 

[Lawk Duski]

well can anyone suggest me a Good brand/PSU Under 100$ that is at least 500 watts 😛

 

[Lawk Duski]

CX series is very poor , uses cheap capacitors , should be avoided unless your on a strict budget.

i already have it. but is it worth it to change? and spend 100$?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

CX series is very poor , uses cheap capacitors , should be avoided unless your on a strict budget.

i already have it. but is it worth it to change? and spend 100$?

I don't know your money situation , but the power supply is always where I spend a little extra for reliable power.

 

[Entomber]

http://www.amazon.com/XFX-Wired-Bronze-Power-Supply/dp/B004RJ8EKI/

your PSU is the most important component of your PC, if you cheap out on your PSU then all of your other parts are placed at risk.

 

[Lawk Duski]

CX series is very poor , uses cheap capacitors , should be avoided unless your on a strict budget.

i already have it. but is it worth it to change? and spend 100$?

I don't know your money situation , but the power supply is always where I spend a little extra for reliable power.

what do you suggest for a PSU? under 100$ and at least 500 watts

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

CX series is very poor , uses cheap capacitors , should be avoided unless your on a strict budget.

i already have it. but is it worth it to change? and spend 100$?

I don't know your money situation , but the power supply is always where I spend a little extra for reliable power.

what do you suggest for a PSU? under 100$ and at least 500 watts

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $66.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 13:33 EDT-0400

 

[FALC0N]

The CX is a quality power supply. Especially if you got it at the right price. However, there are much better units that can be had for a few extra pesos.

The aforementioned XFX would be an example of a truly outstanding psu for the money.

 

[Looby219]

While the series is okay for casual home use, I wouldn't suggest it for systems that are constantly under load (like gaming computers or rendering computers) since that model is known to have stability issues under load.

well is it good for those specs?
i5 4690k
ASUS Radeon HD 7850 2GB
8GB (2x4) Crucial ram @1600mhz
and ASUS Z97-E Motherboard

i would get something better. maybe the rm series

 

[Alectfenrir]

For low end builds they can work well, with that I'm pointing at builds that don't cost more than 400-450 dollars.

While the series is okay for casual home use, I wouldn't suggest it for systems that are constantly under load (like gaming computers or rendering computers) since that model is known to have stability issues under load.

well is it good for those specs?
i5 4690k
ASUS Radeon HD 7850 2GB
8GB (2x4) Crucial ram @1600mhz
and ASUS Z97-E Motherboard

No, avoid them.

I have a CX PSU on my very high end build and will be overclocking my CPU soon.

Please help will my PSU kill my computer? Its been working fine though .-.

(To see my build, hover over my avatar)

 

[FALC0N]

I have a CX PSU on my very high end build and will be overclocking my CPU soon.

Please help will my PSU kill my computer? Its been working fine though .-.

Not likely. Its a respectable PSU. People who place them in the "avoid it" category really need to rethink that. There may be better options available, but that doesn't a product something to "avoid".

The reason you see the CX take so much flack is that Corsair has reduced the quality of components used in their lower end power supplies since 2011. Prior to that, the build quality of everything they had was tank-like. Now they are more willing to cut corners. The end result of that is likely shorter life span and somewhat higher chance of a defective unit.

That said, all Corsair PSU's are very good overall and do an excellent job of delivering clean power. Corsair also has, in my opinion, the best customer service of any PSU company.

EDIT: The Corsair should be able to handle your build with no problem

 

[synphul]

I'm with SR-71, I'd rather spend a couple bucks extra for a solid psu. If it came down to rolling the dice with hardware, I'd probably be more willing to do it with ram or something, not the basis for my entire system. Especially if looking to overclock. I can't say with certainty that corsair's psu's are all junk or the cx line are garbage but there are enough red flags surrounding them I would just as soon not have one in my own systems. That's me though.

Seasonic based psu's like the xfx SR-71 suggested is price competitive and imho much better quality. No reason to use lesser parts when better are available in the same price range.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2015/01/21/corsair_cx750_750w_power_supply_review/4

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/11/13/corsair_rm750_750w_power_supply_review/9

Corsair Reviews

 

[Alectfenrir]

I have a CX PSU on my very high end build and will be overclocking my CPU soon.

Please help will my PSU kill my computer? Its been working fine though .-.

Not likely. Its a respectable PSU. People who place them in the "avoid it" category really need to rethink that. There may be better options available, but that doesn't a product something to "avoid".

The reason you see the CX take so much flack is that Corsair has reduced the quality of components used in their lower end power supplies since 2011. Prior to that, the build quality of everything they had was tank-like. Now they are more willing to cut corners. The end result of that is likely shorter life span and somewhat higher chance of a defective unit.

That said, all Corsair PSU's are very good overall and do an excellent job of delivering clean power. Corsair also has, in my opinion, the best customer service of any PSU company.

EDIT: The Corsair should be able to handle your build with no problem

Thanks that calmed me down certainly 😀

And yes I strongly agree with you that Corsair has the best customer service. I remember accidentally damaging my H100i backplate and asking Corsair for a replacement, they sent me one right away within a few hours and got my replacement the next few days. I was mind blown and extremely impressed by Corsair's customer service.

I just wish that other companies had the same quality of support as Corsair has.

 

[Alectfenrir]

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2015/01/21/corsair_cx750_750w_power_supply_review/4

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/11/13/corsair_rm750_750w_power_supply_review/9

Corsair Reviews

Even though my CX is working well I should remind myself next time to research more on PSUs. When I was building my build I did very little research on PSU's whilst I extensively researched on other parts.

Well maybe I'm one of the "lucky" ones to have a CX PSU working well for a high end build. But next time I'll buy a HX/ AX series PSU.

(XFX, Antec does not exist in my country and Seasonic is pretty rare to see though)

 

[FALC0N]

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2015/01/21/corsair_cx750_750w_power_supply_review/4

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/11/13/corsair_rm750_750w_power_supply_review/9

Corsair Reviews

Cherry picking the two worst Corsair reviews SR-71? Your better than that.


http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Corsair-CX430-V2-Power-Supply-Review/1284/10
inexpensive and provides the same performance level of more expensive units

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story4&reid=214
Voltage regulation was good, the fan produced virtually no noise and the ripple suppression was great.

http://translate.google.com/translate?depth=1&hl=es&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.es&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://www.sweclockers.com/recension/16951-be-quiet-kraft-och-corsair-cx500m
...excellent power supply in the price range and should be seen as a clear alternative to the future budget builds.

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/content/reviews/power-supplies/29557/corsair-cx600m-power-supply-review/6
"Corsair has managed to find a nice balance of features to go with performance"

http://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/corsair-builder-series-modular-cx600m-psu-review/7/
"undoubtedly a very high value for money........this should be right at the top of your shortlist"

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=416
"better quality than most of the units it competes against"


There are more where these came from. And I didn't have to cherry pick to do it. I didn't even leave the CX series. I could go all day if I included other series.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Just like the EVGA units they're good for budget builds that don't draw in power to their max potential. They are cheap which makes them good for the price.

 

[RCFProd]

For low end builds they can work well, with that I'm pointing at builds that don't cost more than 400-450 dollars.

While the series is okay for casual home use, I wouldn't suggest it for systems that are constantly under load (like gaming computers or rendering computers) since that model is known to have stability issues under load.

well is it good for those specs?
i5 4690k
ASUS Radeon HD 7850 2GB
8GB (2x4) Crucial ram @1600mhz
and ASUS Z97-E Motherboard

No, avoid them.

I have a CX PSU on my very high end build and will be overclocking my CPU soon.

Please help will my PSU kill my computer? Its been working fine though .-.

(To see my build, hover over my avatar)

I have a CX PSU on my very high end build and will be overclocking my CPU soon.

Please help will my PSU kill my computer? Its been working fine though .-.

Not likely. Its a respectable PSU. People who place them in the "avoid it" category really need to rethink that. There may be better options available, but that doesn't a product something to "avoid".

The reason you see the CX take so much flack is that Corsair has reduced the quality of components used in their lower end power supplies since 2011. Prior to that, the build quality of everything they had was tank-like. Now they are more willing to cut corners. The end result of that is likely shorter life span and somewhat higher chance of a defective unit.

That said, all Corsair PSU's are very good overall and do an excellent job of delivering clean power. Corsair also has, in my opinion, the best customer service of any PSU company.

EDIT: The Corsair should be able to handle your build with no problem

I suggest avoiding them because they're sold for a higher price tag than they should. For the price they're sold for there are far better power supplies around. Why buy the Corsair CX when you can buy a solid Seasonic for the same price or even less?