I bought a semi-modular 850W just like a week ago for $60~
Save your self some real money and don't buy a bronze cert psu. Electricity bill adds up yo. You don't need a platinum but at least strive for gold. They're not [I]that[/I] expensive.
[QUOTE=The golden;52613676]I would spend a bit more and get one that is modular... if you can find one.
The headache of dealing with that cable octopus is just not worth it. If you have spent any time doing your own builds then you know exactly what I mean.[/QUOTE]
Will never buy a non modular again
Probably good if you want a microATX PC to place beside your TV, but other than that, I don't really see much point to have anything less than 600
[QUOTE=flashn00b;52619237]Probably good if you want a microATX PC to place beside your TV, but other than that, I don't really see much point to have anything above 600[/QUOTE]
There's a good number of reasons to need more than 600W. SLI/Crossfire, a lot of mechanical hard drives or other perifs, just to name two.
[QUOTE=F.X Clampazzo;52619250]There's a good number of reasons to need more than 600W. SLI/Crossfire, a lot of mechanical hard drives or other perifs, just to name two.[/QUOTE]
Meant to say "less than 600" actually. 500W CPUs, i reckon are better for smaller machines.
[QUOTE=F.X Clampazzo;52619250]There's a good number of reasons to need more than 600W. SLI/Crossfire, a lot of mechanical hard drives or other perifs, just to name two.[/QUOTE]
Yeah but really most single GPU gaming systems can run off a high quality 500w just fine. Not to say this one is exactly "high quality"
[QUOTE=flashn00b;52619261]Meant to say "less than 600" actually. 500W CPUs, i reckon are better for smaller machines.[/QUOTE]
Ah, that makes more sense then yeah.
ill take 10
[QUOTE=Levelog;52619310]Yeah but really most single GPU gaming systems can run off a high quality 500w just fine. Not to say this one is exactly "high quality"[/QUOTE]
True, and PSU prices aren't what they used to be so It's not like it's exactly hard to pick up a much better one for cheap. When you compare the prices people spend on other components, a high quality PSU really should be a no-brainer but I always still see people skimping on everything just to get a 1080ti and then wonder why their PC is garbage a few years sooner than it should be.
[QUOTE=flashn00b;52619237]Probably good if you want a microATX PC to place beside your TV, but other than that, I don't really see much point to have anything less than 600[/QUOTE]
Because it's cheaper to have less wattage
[QUOTE=The golden;52613676]I would spend a bit more and get one that is modular... if you can find one.
The headache of dealing with that cable octopus is just not worth it. If you have spent any time doing your own builds then you know exactly what I mean.[/QUOTE]
My current PSU is my first ever modular one and it is [B]so. much. better.[/B]
[QUOTE=flashn00b;52619261]Meant to say "less than 600" actually. 500W CPUs, i reckon are better for smaller machines.[/QUOTE]
I have built a handful of quad-core machines with decent graphics cards from the $20 CX430s whenever they go on sale, and those work fantastic and are quite quiet and reliable despite hitting their rated wattage all the time
It's only a $13 power supply, so the modular thing isn't that important either because most components run on either 12 or 5v so you can just run crimp connectors or some shit and snip off the excess
Corsair CX series, even for $13 I wouldn't use it.
[QUOTE=Reagy;52619654]Corsair CX series, even for $13 I wouldn't use it.[/QUOTE]
In a gaming PC, sure. But for $13 that's a damn compelling price for HTPC's and general use desktops.
But it's MIR...
I'm still waiting for my MIR for this exact line of PSU from over 7 months ago and I still haven't gotten it.
Rebates are garbage tbh.
Does anyone have any actual failure rates for the CX units? Obviously corners will be cut, but I've never actually read a JG or equally competent reviewer calling these units out (as unsuitable) for build quality or choice of components. Is there anything to suggest they won't run their rated wattage for a reasonable life span?
Define reasonable to you. Because honestly there are a lot of reports of coil whine from the beginning on the CX series- an indication of less than quality transformers, and possibly other parts, being used. Your life span will be reduced due to excessive harmonics taking their toll on the rectifying circuits, especially if you're running that thing for near full wattage 24/7. Depends on your usage and how long you consider reasonable life of a PSU, plus it's not something I can accurately predict due to the varying cleanliness of your local wall power, etc. Again honestly just spring an extra $50 (a horribly high estimate really) for a better quality PSU and call it good.
[QUOTE=GoDong-DK;52619867]Does anyone have any actual failure rates for the CX units? Obviously corners will be cut, but I've never actually read a JG or equally competent reviewer calling these units out (as unsuitable) for build quality or choice of components. Is there anything to suggest they won't run their rated wattage for a reasonable life span?[/QUOTE]
The JG review does a pretty good job at calling out it's flaws. There was a really good compilation thread on oc.net but last I checked its gone in some old thread culls
[QUOTE=F.X Clampazzo;52619947]Define reasonable to you. Because honestly there are a lot of reports of coil whine from the beginning on the CX series- an indication of less than quality transformers, and possibly other parts, being used. Your life span will be reduced due to excessive harmonics taking their toll on the rectifying circuits, especially if you're running that thing for near full wattage 24/7. Depends on your usage and how long you consider reasonable life of a PSU, plus it's not something I can accurately predict due to the varying cleanliness of your local wall power, etc. Again honestly just spring an extra $50 (a horribly high estimate really) for a better quality PSU and call it good.[/QUOTE]
Reasonable as in "I'm doing a budget build and dropping $50 more on a PSU means I'd have to step down to a worse GPU". It's not like you'll be running this PSU anywhere near full tilt with a mid-range build, either. With that said I'm not arguing you should buy this PSU if you need a 500W - personally I'd obviously spend quite a bit more - I'm saying that for budget builds, it can be worth it.
[editline]29th August 2017[/editline]
[QUOTE=Levelog;52620116]The JG review does a pretty good job at calling out it's flaws. There was a really good compilation thread on oc.net but last I checked its gone in some old thread culls[/QUOTE]
Which JG review are you looking at? This series has spanned quite a few years (and models) after all.
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