Question Is the cx500m with green label reliable enough for my build?

[Davidino]

Hi, I just got a new motherboard, the asrock Z97 pro4 with an i5-4670. I have a rm750 but that one is in my other build. I also have a cx500m that I havent used in ages. So the question is, will the cx500m be safe enough for my build?
Specs:
256gb m.2 ssd
I5-4670
Asrock Z97 pro4
Msi aero gtx 1650 oc itx
Hyperx 4*4 gb ram.
Ive seen videos about the cx line exploding when oc'ing. But ill probably only use turbo boost on my cpu and maybe overclock my gpu via msi afterburner. But will the psu fry my components? Or is it just good enough?

 

[DRagor]

I would not power anything worth more then 100$ with it. And if it really is "ages old" (even if not used) then probably I would pass at all.

 

[Eximo]

Green label CX500 are the ones known for blowing up, and they would be rather old at this point.

If you wanted something cheap that won't instantly explode:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Dm...-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-110-bq-0600-k1

For $50 you can get the 2021 CX450M as well.

 

[Davidino]

Green label CX500 are the ones known for blowing up, and they would be rather old at this point.

If you wanted something cheap that won't instantly explode:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Dm...-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-110-bq-0600-k1

For $50 you can get the 2021 CX450M as well.

I dont really have the budget right now so I think ill save up. Do u have suggestions for a psu that will be safe and power up my system that is <40?

 

[Davidino]

I would not power anything worth more then 100$ with it. And if it really is "ages old" (even if not used) then probably I would pass at all.

Is it really that bad? I used it in my previous gaming pc, since then I never used it again. It was a msi 770-c45 with 4*2 gb ram, a gtx 650 2gb and an old hard drive. And is the cx500m just as bad as the old prebuilt dell/hp pc's power supplies that arent even certified?

 

[Eximo]

Not really, that is about as low as I would go.

A few Thermaltake's a little cheaper than that, but I wouldn't really trust them in a gaming PC. Maybe the TR2, I have had luck with it in lighter systems in the past, but it is only $2 less then the EVGA above.

The green label CX PSUs just have really cheap capacitors and were known for taking components out when they die. Given how old it must be, the chances are even higher it would pop. Now you aren't trying to power a lot with it, and it could be fine, but it could also die and take out the motherboard or drives.

 

[Davidino]

Not really, that is about as low as I would go.

A few Thermaltake's a little cheaper than that, but I wouldn't really trust them in a gaming PC. Maybe the TR2, I have had luck with it in lighter systems in the past, but it is only $2 less then the EVGA above.

The green label CX PSUs just have really cheap capacitors and were known for taking components out when they die. Given how old it must be, the chances are even higher it would pop. Now you aren't trying to power a lot with it, and it could be fine, but it could also die and take out the motherboard or drives.

Then I wont risk it, since my components are really high end to me (because im broke) ill save up for a good quality psu. Btw, is it possible for me to buy psus on marketplace? Sometimes I see psus from 2018-2020 with 80+ bronze or 80+ gold certificats
for 10-40 euros. I have had experience with buying on marketplace and the only problems I have come across with are low end psus from hp prebuilts and harddrives.

 

[DRagor]

Is it really that bad? I used it in my previous gaming pc, since then I never used it again. It was a msi 770-c45 with 4*2 gb ram, a gtx 650 2gb and an old hard drive. And is the cx500m just as bad as the old prebuilt dell/hp pc's power supplies that arent even certified?

Surely there are worse models then this one. But the main problem here is its age. The chance something 'pops' inside (and possibly take other components with it) grows up the older it is (again it does not even matter if it was used or not).

 

[Davidino]

Surely there are worse models then this one. But the main problem here is its age. The chance something 'pops' inside (and possibly take other components with it) grows up the older it is (again it does not even matter if it was used or not).

Oh ok, its 5 years old so I suppose its time for a new backup psu

 

[Eximo]

Used PSU might be a good option. Certainly decent models like your RM750 that offer a long warranty. And there are 7 and 10 year PSUs out there. If you can get one for under $50 and it isn't more than a year or three old.

 

[Zerk2012]

Oh ok, its 5 years old so I suppose its time for a new backup psu

I agree with the above on the new 2021 model for 50 bucks.

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/corsair-cx-m-series-450-w/12.html

 

[USAFRet]

Is it really that bad?

I had a green label CX600.

It died, taking the motherboard with it.

Your call.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I had a CX500 in my mothers DELL Optiplex 960 and it died after 3 months. This was years ago.

 

[ohio_buckeye]

I would say in a pinch the EVGA unit above will be ok. I ran a similar unit in my system for 2-3 years with no issues. It now resides in an old Dell Optiplex PC my wife uses for her home based business the last 2-3 years and is still chugging happily along.