PSU over requirements worth it?

[Studmuffen]

I bought a 500w corsair cx modular PSU for my system

CPU: Intel core i5 4690k
Mobo: msi z97s sli krait edition
Ram: corsair vengeance ddr3 1866
HDD: wd blue 1tb
Graphics Card: gtx 970 gigabyte non g1 model

CPU cooler : corsair h60 or h80i gt haven't decided yet

 

[utgotye]

I wouldn't be using it but it's your rig.

 

[Rogue Leader]

Can you return that Corsair CX and buy another brand? Its notorious on these forums for poor quality.

The EVGA G2 or GS 550, XFX TS 550, or Seasonic SII 520 are all far better choices.

 

[Studmuffen]

I bought it from newegg about a week ago can I still return it if so how

 

[Rogue Leader]

I bought it from newegg about a week ago can I still return it if so how

Yeah go into your account on their website and your order and set up a return from there, they are pretty good about it.

 

[Studmuffen]

OK but if I can't return it can I use it for a little while until I can get a new one

 

[Rogue Leader]

OK but if I can't return it can I use it for a little while until I can get a new one

Do everything you can to return it.

It will probably work, but that PSU is known for issues while gaming with any sort of high power GPU like the one you have. Its straight up not made to handle high loads.

 

[Studmuffen]

I got shipping label so do I tape that on there and ship it to what ever address it says

 

[Rogue Leader]

I got shipping label so do I tape that on there and ship it to what ever address it says

Yup, just box it up, tape the label to the box, and ship it back. Then order any one of these you like:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438053&cm_re=evga_550w-_-17-438-053-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438049&cm_re=evga_550w-_-17-438-049-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013&cm_re=xfx_ts_550_power_supply-_-17-207-013-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094&cm_re=seasonic-_-17-151-094-_-Product

 

[Studmuffen]

Could I run my system but get the g1 edtion of my gpu with the second psu link?

 

[Rogue Leader]

Could I run my system but get the g1 edtion of my gpu with the second psu link?

Yes definitely, all GTX 970's need is 500 w, any of these good 550 w PSU's will handle the system well.

 

[Studmuffen]

Thanks alot this is my first time here and was worth it 😀

 

[Rogue Leader]

Thanks alot this is my first time here and was worth it 😀

Glad to help, enjoy your PC.

 

[Studmuffen]

hey i returned the package and newegg said they refunded my card but their isn't any money on my card is this newegg's fault?

 

[Rogue Leader]

hey i returned the package and newegg said they refunded my card but their isn't any money on my card is this newegg's fault?

Yeah I would call them and check, or maybe your bank is delayed by like a day?

 

[Studmuffen]

They emailed me today saying to wait 3-5 business days after the return and It was Friday so I guess thats my problem