500W enough for this

ince · 19 Oct 2013 at 18:00

would a Corsair CX 500 be ok for the following

i5-2500k oc to around 4.3
Asus HD 7970 Matrix Platinum at stock
1 ssd
1 hdd
1 dvdr
4 usb devices

Martini1991 · 19 Oct 2013 at 18:02

A 500W could run that, but I wouldn't want to be doing it on a Corsair CX.

kefan77 · 19 Oct 2013 at 18:03

yes.

although in long term, I'd be looking for something better than CX500.

Glanza · 19 Oct 2013 at 18:31

Yes but I'd change from a CX when you can

Hyburnate · 19 Oct 2013 at 18:37

Yes however I'd want something with a bit more umfh for later on something like a Antec 600-700Wish

Idleman · 19 Oct 2013 at 18:55

This would be better.

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kefan77 · 19 Oct 2013 at 19:00

no point in changing 500W bronze for 520W bronze, despite Seasonic being better.

and I'd get at least semi-modular.

Avenged7Fold · 19 Oct 2013 at 19:03

For peace of mind, i personally would go for a 600w+

Idleman · 19 Oct 2013 at 19:08

kefan77 said:
no point in changing 500W bronze for 520W bronze, despite Seasonic being better.

and I'd get at least semi-modular.

And why is that?
Obviously getting a higher wattage unit and modular is going to cost a lot more. So, it rather depends on the OP`s budget.

Hyburnate · 19 Oct 2013 at 19:11

Idleman said:
And why is that?
Obviously getting a higher wattage unit and modular is going to cost a lot more. So, it rather depends on the OP`s budget.

Yes, but if he's going to upgrade the PSU at all he's best getting a 750Wish one so he doesn't have to upgrade again later on.

kefan77 · 19 Oct 2013 at 19:12

Idleman said:
And why is that?
Obviously getting a higher wattage unit and modular is going to cost a lot more. So, it rather depends on the OP`s budget.

because it's pointless "upgrade" ?

his question was if CX500 can run it, the answer is yes.

Idleman · 19 Oct 2013 at 19:44

kefan77 said:
because it's pointless "upgrade" ?

his question was if CX500 can run it, the answer is yes.

I am well aware of what the question was and what the answer is..
I just said the Seasonic is better, as the OP never mentioned whether he actually has the CX500 or is intending to buy it.

ince · 19 Oct 2013 at 22:46

Thanks I would be looking at modular for any upgrade

dt97583 · 19 Oct 2013 at 23:02

What's your budget? Bothered about noise?

Idleman · 19 Oct 2013 at 23:10

ince said:
Thanks I would be looking at modular for any upgrade

So, do you already have the CX500 then?

ince · 20 Oct 2013 at 08:13

Yes have the cx but looking to future proof

Not too fussed about noise looking at £150 max but want it to last for next few years if I decide to upgrade

RJC · 20 Oct 2013 at 09:02

Unless your going run multiple GPU'S in the future then 500w ~ are plenty for most setups, but if your looking at 2 then a 750w ~ PSU.

ince · 20 Oct 2013 at 09:49

Ok thanks I am not planning on getting 2 gpus