JackNaylorPE :
Worse, VS is below the CXM ... again both suitable for an office box; the CXM is better but than the VS or old CX but that's not saying much .... and certainly certainly "not great" ... every review you look at will include the words good or great but the full description of "great
for it's price" should tell you all you need to know....a McDonald's hamburger is "
great for its price". A disposable camera is "great
for its price"
In Tomshardware review, and THG is rarely critical f anything, of the CX650M has the following cons:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-cx650m-psu,4770-11.html
Cheap Sleeve-bearing fan
Fan speed at light loads are high
3.3V rail performance in Advanced Transient Response tests is deficient
Inrush current with 115V input is too high
Power Ok signal's hold-up time is below spec
Distance between peripheral connectors is too small
You cherry picked that review didn't you? :lol:
"The CX650M features killer performance per dollar thanks to its affordable price and good overall performance. It is based on a solid CWT platform that employs a synchronous design on the secondary side, along with a couple of DC-DC converters. We typically don't see any of that in 80 PLUS Bronze power supplies."
"Corsair was clearly going after top performance as well though, and the final outcome is definitely worth noticing. Moreover, the platform looks to be reliable, otherwise Corsair wouldn't support it with a five-year warranty."
"The CX650M's good performance and high tolerance to increased operating temperatures are attributes you don't often find in this price range. Besides the high-end categories, Corsair also wants to make its presence known in the mainstream and mid-range markets. And with products like the CX650M, this looks like an attainable goal.
Load regulation and ripple suppression on the CX650M are impressive, while its efficiency levels put other Bronze-rated units to shame. Although Corsair uses a powerful fan, its loose profile facilitates quiet-enough operation. Compact dimensions are a bonus, while transient response is satisfactory on all rails except 3.3V. Lastly, in the always-important protections suite, Corsair doesn't cut any corners. The CX650M is fully safe, not only for its own sake but also for the components behind it.
Taking all of that into account, if you don't want to invest a lot of money into your next PSU and you believe that 650W of max power is enough to cover your needs, the CX650M should be on top of your buying list. It offers very good performance and an affordable price, so it is highly recommended for users that aren't after the top efficiency levels, but still need a good and reliable PSU that doesn't cost a ton."
There's the relevant part you left out. Seriously did you read the actual review or just the bullet points? The CXM is fine for anyone on a budget. Better than the old group regulated Seasonic S12 II platform.
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