Should I buy Corsair CX500 or CX600?

[Kevin3014]

Hey guys! I'm building a PC with the following and was wondering which PSU I should go for. They both are only having a difference of Rs.500 ($8). So I'm kinda confused.

Intel Core i5 4570
Corsair 2x4GB 1600MHz RAM
Intel HD 4600 (Until I buy a GTX960)
Asus B85M-G
LG DVD ROM
WD 1TB 7200RPM Blue

I checked on pcpartpicker.com and both the PSUs are compatible with this build. But is the CX600 worth the extra money?

Thanks!

 

[SkyBill40]

It's always better to have a little more power and not need it than to need it and not have it because you decided on a lower output PSU. This is especially so if you plan on upgrading to things that may end up drawing more power at a later time.

 

[plywrlw]

With such a small difference I'd get the CX600 as it's likely to be running at a higher efficiency (around 50% load) when you're gaming and also as it will be less strained, it will be cooler which in a hot country is a definite advantage; the CX PSU's don't like to get too hot!

 

[VenBaja]

Neither. Get the Rosewill Capstone 450W. It's a Tier 2A 80 Plus Gold PSU that'll cost the same and be much more reliable.

 

[Math Geek]

450w won't be enough to add the gpu later. from experience looking at indian sites often the cx series is the best choice without doubling the price or more.

get the 600w one to ensure you have enough room for the gpu plus this allows for the a little extra to account for lower efficiencies from the psu itself. we don't know what the 960 will use power wise and the 600w will ensure you have enough for it. we assume it will be around the 160w or so the 970 uses but of course don't know for sure.

 

[SkyBill40]

There's been speculation that the 960 will be somewhere around 100w or so, but it's just speculation at this point. As before, buy the larger of the two. If you buy the lesser powered one, buy your 960, and then find you now don't have enough power... you'll have wasted both money and time.

 

[VenBaja]

450w won't be enough to add the gpu later. from experience looking at indian sites often the cx series is the best choice without doubling the price or more.

get the 600w one to ensure you have enough room for the gpu plus this allows for the a little extra to account for lower efficiencies from the psu itself. we don't know what the 960 will use power wise and the 600w will ensure you have enough for it. we assume it will be around the 160w or so the 970 uses but of course don't know for sure.

A 450w Gold rated PSU will be plenty for that build with whatever single GPU the OP chooses, and I would much rather have that in my build than the mediocre CX600.

 

[plywrlw]

Is the Capstone even available in India? I've not seen it on any of the usual sites