XFX Core Edition PRO 550W ??

[aspahic1]

Is it good? Does anyone have any experiences with this PSU? Do you prefer it over cx600m (for the same price)? Is it enough for i3 4130 and 280x? Thanks.

 

[chris987]

1)it is a lot better that the cx corsair.
2)it will be enough since XFX 550w can output more than 40A on the 12v rail and your system would require ~30A
3) here is the psu tier list

 

[aspahic1]

Everyone say it is good but why there isn't many review on the net and there are ton of corsair cx stuff? and why XFX Core Edition PRO 550W has 2 CPU connectors?! 😵

 

[Bluemoon_9]

Buy it 😛 it's better than the Corsair. CX600 is made by CWT and the XFX is made by seasonic.

 

[chris987]

Everyone say it is good but why there isn't many review on the net and there are ton of corsair cx stuff? and why XFX Core Edition PRO 550W has 2 CPU connectors?! 😵

XFX are exclusively made by Seasonic which is one of the best manufactures thats why they dont have any questionable units. CX is an entry level series which is made by an inferior manufacturer CWT. you should also considerer that one of Corsair's best series AX is Seasonic made. Cx series uses lower quality caps on the secondaridy side resulting on longevity issues and higher fail rates!

 

[Pondering]

I have 5 of the XFX TS 550 which is the current 'version' of the CORE 550 and it is great =) I got them for $27 after $25 rebate.

however you want to buy the EVGA 750 B2 for $55 after $25 rebate instead of the XFX 550 - www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-80PLUS-Certified-110-B2-0750-VR/dp/B00KFAFRW6

 

[hunter315]

Everyone say it is good but why there isn't many review on the net and there are ton of corsair cx stuff? and why XFX Core Edition PRO 550W has 2 CPU connectors?! 😵

There aren't as many reviews of the XFX because people get really into "Oh this brand is fantastic!" rather than noticing that each lineup varies in quality. Corsair had a long run of only having good solid units out there so they are still commonly recommended even though in most cases you can find an XFX unit for less that does as well or better.

The CX series is corsair's entry lineup, its priced that way and has parts to match. They are rated at 30C instead of 50C like a high end unit and only pack a 3 year warranty, the warranty is a good measure of how long they expect the unit to last.

The XFX unit is rated at 50C, provides a 5 year warranty, and has significantly greater capacity than the CX 500, more so than their nameplate ratings would suggest. The XFX 550 has 44A on its 12V rail, the CX 500 only has 38A.

As for reviews of them, the only CX PSU to get a real review has been the CX430 but not even the current CX430. The XFX was reviewed, it did well aside from wonky 12V performance during crossloading which isn't something that occurs without you intending for it to.
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