[SOLVED] Looking to replace corsair CX750M

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I bought a pre-built PC a few years ago and recently noticed a burning smell from my PSU and found out it's not uncommon for the installed Corsair CX750M unit. So I'm looking to replace it (PSU warranty expired and I need to be able to work with it again quickly) but am far from an expert and unsure what I need (size, power supply, number of cables). I'm confident I can figure out how to install the replacement but would appreciate some tipps on what an appropriate replacement is. I'm based in Switzerland if that matters.

Thanks for your help.

The exact build is (with 1 additional HDD):

Key specifications
Application rangeGaming, Multimedia
Graphics card modelGTX 1070 G1 Gaming
Windows versionWindows 10 Home
General information
Manufacturerdigitec PC Systeme
Product typePCi
Item number5841710
Manufacturer no.MVP-DIG-X200006-10
External linksManufacturer's site (en)
Colour
Case colourBlack
Application range
Application rangeGaming, Multimediai
Operating system
Operating systemWindows
Windows versionWindows 10 Home
MultilingualYes
LanguageGerman, French, Italian, English
Operating system architecture64-biti
Processor
Number of processors1 x
Processor familyCore i7 6th Gen
Processor typeIntel Core i7-6700K
Processor clock frequency4 GHz
Max. turbo clock rate4.20 GHz
Max. TDPi91 W
Number of processor coresi4
Number of threads8
Cache8 MB
Processor socketiLGA 1151
Multiplier UnlockediYes
Processor cooling properties
Processor cooling typeAir cooled
BrandArctic Cooling
Model processor coolingFreezer 7 PRO
Memory
BrandKingston
Memory modelValueRAM
Total memory16 GB
Used memory modules2 x 8 GB
Max. supported memory64 GB
Memory typeDDR4-RAM
RAM speed2133 MHz
Memory form factorDIMM 288 pin
Number of memory slots4
Number of free memory slots2
Motherboard properties
ManufacturerASUSi
Motherboard modelZ170-K
ChipsetIntel Z170
Number of CPU sockets1 x
Form factorATXi
Data storage controller
Data storage controllerIntel onboard
S-ATA IIIi6 x
S-ATA III usedi3 x
M.21 x
RAID configuration0i, 1i, 5i, 10i
Data memory controller 2
Data storage controllerAsMedia
Data storage overview
Disk typeSSD, HDD
SSD properties
SSD capacity250 GB
HDD properties
HDD capacity2 TB
Data storage
Data carrier typeSSD
BrandSamsung
Storage capacity250 GB
Form factor2.5"
Data storage interfaceSATA III
System diskYes
Additional data storage
Data carrier typeHDD
BrandWD
Storage capacity2000 GB
Max. speed7200 RPM
Buffer sizei64 MB
Form factor3.5"
Data storage interfaceSATA III
Graphics properties
i
Graphics hardwareDedicated graphics card
Dedicated graphics card properties
Number of graphics cards1
Graphics chip (GPU)nVidia GeForce
Brandgigabyte
Graphics card modeliGTX 1070 G1 Gaming
Dedicated graphics memory8 GB
Video memory typeGDDR5
Hardware interfacePCI-E x16
Graphics card cooling typeAir cooled
Max. connected monitors4 x
Graphics performanceHigh-end
Video connections
DVI connector1 x
HDMI1 x
DisplayPorti3 x
Optical drive properties
Optical drive typeDVD writeri
DVD Recordable Drivei1 x
Network
Ethernet1 x
Ethernet controllerRealtek RTL8111H
Max. port speedi1000 Mbit/s
Wireless transmission
i
Wireless transmissionWi-Fii
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 / 802.11aci
Wi-fi frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Audio properties
ChipRealtek ALC887
Audio channeli7.1 Channel
Connections front panel
USB 3.0 type A2 x
Microphones1 x
Headphones1 x
Connectors rear
USB C1 x
USB 3.12 x
USB 2.0 type Ai2 x
PS/2 mouse1 x
PS/2 keyboard1 x
RJ45/LAN porti1 x
Microphones1 x
Headphones1 x
Line IN 3.5mm socket1 x
Expansion slots
PCI Express x16i2 x
PCI Express x1i2 x
PCI2 x
Used expansion slots
PCI Express 3.0 x161 x
Free expansion slots
PCI Express 3.0 x161 x
PCI Express x1i2 x
PCI2 x
PC case properties
BrandCorsair
PC case modelCarbides SPEC-02
"Number of 5.25"" drive slots"2 x
"Number of 3.5"" drive slots (internal)"3 x
"Number of 2.5"" drive slots"2 x
Number of fan 120mm3 x
PC form factorToweri
Power supply properties
BrandCorsair
Power supply750 W
Fan diameter120 mm
Modular cable managementYes
80 PLUS certificateBronze
 
Solution
Well, there are not many people from Switzerland here, you should link some local online stores to choose from. But it's probably safe to assume that you can order from Germany just fine, right ? In that's the case look at these :
https://geizhals.de/silentiumpc-supremo-fm2-gold-750w-atx-spc169-a2126456.html?v=l&hloc=at&hloc=de
https://geizhals.de/nzxt-c-series-c650-650w-atx-2-4-np-c650m-a2215385.html?v=l&hloc=at&hloc=de

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Well, there are not many people from Switzerland here, you should link some local online stores to choose from. But it's probably safe to assume that you can order from Germany just fine, right ? In that's the case look at these :
https://geizhals.de/silentiumpc-supremo-fm2-gold-750w-atx-spc169-a2126456.html?v=l&hloc=at&hloc=de
https://geizhals.de/nzxt-c-series-c650-650w-atx-2-4-np-c650m-a2215385.html?v=l&hloc=at&hloc=de
 
Solution
Jul 14, 2020
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Check out the PSU tier thread from a few days ago HERE.
Thanks! I did look at that similar lists prior to posting but didn‘t even know where to start how to determine which could be the right one and already saw myself trying to install something without the right connectors or too little or way too much power. Hence the cry for help...
 
Jul 14, 2020
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Well, there are not many people from Switzerland here, you should link some local online stores to choose from. But it's probably safe to assume that you can order from Germany just fine, right ? In that's the case look at these :
https://geizhals.de/silentiumpc-supremo-fm2-gold-750w-atx-spc169-a2126456.html?v=l&hloc=at&hloc=de
https://geizhals.de/nzxt-c-series-c650-650w-atx-2-4-np-c650m-a2215385.html?v=l&hloc=at&hloc=de
Thanks a lot for the suggestions! I‘m sure I‘ll be able to find those online in Switzerland as well.
I‘ll check them out!
 

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I'm rather more comfortable (so far) with the first post from the following:
 
I have to echo @jonnyguru 's surprise. While the CX750M wouldn't be my first chocie, where did you find that a burning smell is not uncommon for that PSU? That sounds completely wrong.

Yeah. I mean... the smell of flux on the PCB is not unusual, but usually that's something you smell after the first few months and it goes away within the year. I've never seen anything that says "Corsair CX750M PSU's frequently smell like they're burning and therefore should be replaced."

Then again, I can get a Google result for just about anything. Did you know that Donald Trump is holding Queen Elizabeth prisoner because she was part of that whole PizzaGate thing?