Just double checking for PSU purchase

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
E

Elastichedgehog

Reputable
Jan 11, 2016
17
0
4,510
Current relevant specs:

Case: X-Predator X1 White
GPU: MSI GTX 960 2GB (purchasing with PSU, currently have a HD7850)
MOBO: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+
CPU: FX-6300

If you need anymore information please ask.

The PSU I intend to purchase is the Corsair CXM 600W but I just wanted to check whether this was good to go with my system or whether you have any better suggestions for around the same price. Sorry if this seems ignorant :) I'm learning.

Also there's no PSU category, so sorry if this is in the incorrect one.
 
Solution
Chayan4400
It isn't the worst but certainly not the best. It has low quality components inside, is 80+ Bronze certified only at 30C (Temps inside a PSU easily surpass that, so a 50C rating is preferred) and ranks Tier 4 on Tom's Hardware's PSU Tier List. Definitely not for enthusiast builds of any kind.

https://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr%2Cevga-power-supply-220gs0550v1%2Cseasonic-power-supply-s12ii520bronze%2Cxfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9/

PCPartpicker lists the CX600M at $66, so I'll take that as your budget. Any of those PSUs will handle your build no problem. Even some CPU and GPU overclocking is fine. I'd go for the EVGA 550W GS. If you can, go for the 650W G2 as it comes with a 7 year warranty...
Sort by date Sort by votes
Bad choice , here's 3 to choose from.

More than enough power.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/evga-power-supply-220g20550y1%2Cevga-power-supply-220gs0550v1%2Cxfx-power-supply-p1550gts3x/


http://www.overclock.net/t/1431436/why-you-should-not-buy-a-corsair-cx
Steer clear of CX.


 
Upvote 1 Downvote
It isn't the worst but certainly not the best. It has low quality components inside, is 80+ Bronze certified only at 30C (Temps inside a PSU easily surpass that, so a 50C rating is preferred) and ranks Tier 4 on Tom's Hardware's PSU Tier List. Definitely not for enthusiast builds of any kind.

https://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr%2Cevga-power-supply-220gs0550v1%2Cseasonic-power-supply-s12ii520bronze%2Cxfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9/

PCPartpicker lists the CX600M at $66, so I'll take that as your budget. Any of those PSUs will handle your build no problem. Even some CPU and GPU overclocking is fine. I'd go for the EVGA 550W GS. If you can, go for the 650W G2 as it comes with a 7 year warranty:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $84.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-11 13:40 EST-0500

If that's too much then any of the others are perfectly fine.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution


This motherboard is already in use, and I've not got the funds to replace it at the moment unfortunately. That and my CPU will be another upgrade down the line I presume. Thanks though :)

 
Upvote 0 Downvote
The CX and CXM Corsairs are a tier 4 PSU.

You are probably going to have to up your investment abit and go for a tier 3 or better psu.
I'm personally going for the EVGA G2 750W, keeps me futureproof if I want to run SLI / XF in the future aswell. Plus its a reasonably priced Tier 1 PSU that will keep my overclocking needs stable.

You could always head on over to a PSU calculator and get an estimate of how much watt you need.
http://outervision.com/power-supply-calculator

If you need help figuring out how much extra watt your overclocks are costing, theres a video about it on youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0FBkt789rY

Then check out the tier list for a decent PSU
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
 
Upvote 1 Downvote


This is perfectly within my budget on top of other upgrades, thank you very helpful. :)

 
Upvote 0 Downvote


750W G2? I don't think anyone linked that. It's no use getting a 750W PSU for your build (Unless it's extremely cheap and good quality like the B2) since even a good quality 450W PSU can power your build with no problems at stock. A 550W fine, but the 650W G2 is cheaper so you'll save money and get a PSU you can use in future builds at the same time.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote


I'm aware, OverclockingitDaily mentioned it is all. The 650W G2 is currently out of stock in the UK stores I've checked, so I'll have to wait on it. Also, just for reassurance this PSU will fit fine in my case right? :) Thanks again.

 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Didn't see that post, sorry. For the record, calculating your system's wattage is easy. Find your CPU's TDP, and add ~25W if you plan on overclocking. Add to that 75W (For the power taken up by the GPU from the motherboard). Then add 75W for every 6 pin PCI-E power connector your GPu has, and 150W for every 8 pin. Add another 25W to account for other small power draws and you have how much power your system draws under the worst case scenario (You will almost never see that power draw in real life). Ideally, even under full load your PSU should be running at 80% capacity, so increase that answer by 20% and the answer will tell you how much wattage you need from the PSU. Much more accurate and trustworthy than any PSU wattage calculator out there (Except PCPartPicker's which is quite accurate).
 
Upvote 1 Downvote


Whoops, sorry. Yes, it'll fit fine. Any ATX compliant PSU (Which is the vast majority of PSUs available on the market) will fit in your case.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom