Is my PSU sufficient?

[thebestnoob99]

Hello, I have a corsair cx600m and I am wondering if it is capable of handling some upgrades to my pc. My current specs are, an i5 6500 16gb 2133mhz ddr4, Gtx 970 OC 1420mhz, 2x sata SSDs, 7200rpm HDD, 2x 120mm case fans. I have just ordered a Corsair h55 liquid cooler and another 120mm fan. Will my psu support all this? I dont mind getting rid of the OC on my Gpu or removing an SSD, Thanks.

 

[jankerson]

Green or Grey lettering?

If green update to a newer unit.

 

[R_1]

I have the same unit. do not overclock anything with it. I have found its a fair unit if you do not push it and replace before warranty expiration.
it is mediocre and would suggest replacement as next upgrade. keep it cool.

 

[R_1]

Green or Grey lettering?

If green update to a newer unit.

cx600m green cx650m grey
the 750s were available in both

 

[thebestnoob99]

I REALLY dont want to upgrade my PSU is there any other way?

 

[jankerson]

I REALLY dont want to upgrade my PSU is there any other way?

Nope.

You are on borrowed time, as are your parts if it goes.

You can spend some and get a new good unit or spend a lot when it goes and take the rest of you system with it.

Seen a few of those Green CX's burn lately here on the forums.

 

[thebestnoob99]

So my only option is to upgrade my power supply?
🙁

 

[jankerson]

So my only option is to upgrade my power supply?
🙁

Yeah, I would get rid of it.

The new ones are a lot better (Grey Label) or even better get a TXM.

 

[thebestnoob99]

are you sure? My power supply is only a year old, is my setup using more power than the psu can handle?

 

[R_1]

there are some better units, albeit based on older but proven platform, that are very affordable, the seasonic s12II or the M12II.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nB3RsY/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Tc3RsY/seasonic-power-supply-ss620gm2 this is a newer evo version
if you do not mind a Mail in Rebate
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3F2rxr/corsair-cx-2017-550w-80-bronze-certified-atx-power-supply-cp-9020122-na

my suggestion if you can get the funds. 10 year warranty
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Rp8H99/corsair-power-supply-cp9020091na

 

[jankerson]

are you sure? My power supply is only a year old, is my setup using more power than the psu can handle?

Doesn't really matter much with those green units.

 

[thebestnoob99]

Thanks so much for the help, I know what my next upgrade will be. Just to be clear will this psu be good enough for the next little while?