[SOLVED] Is cv550 enough?

[Uzdlebron]

Hi
I just bought a corsair cv550 since it was on sale but after reading reviews it seems like it might not have been a good idea. Currently I have a a12-9800 which I'm pretty sure the psu can handle but if I wanted to upgrade to a 2600 and a 1650 then would the psu be able to handle it?
Thanks

 

[Hellfire13]

Thats one of the budget lines of Corsair with cheap internals. If I buy brand new parts today, I am not going to rely on that kind of a PSU for long term. Since you just bought it, you are still within return window. Get something better...

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