Corsair CX500M

KUSREKCOLCREVO · 22 Jun 2016 at 22:02

I have an option of aquiring one of these if it will suffice my need, it will be powering this

Asus Z87-C
i5 4670k oc'd 4.4
16 Gig Ram
9800GTX+ (2x6 pin)
1 SSD
1 x 500Gig
4 x 2 TB

Currently have a Cooloermaster Bronze GX650W

Which is better Coolermaster of the Corsair? Or would you recommend a different PSU?

Cheers

Ace Modder · 23 Jun 2016 at 09:09

I would stick with the Coolermaster. The CX range from Corsair are one of the most entry level PSU's from Corsair.

Plus.... do you really havea 9800 GTX on a 4th gen i5 intel platform?

Borealis · 23 Jun 2016 at 09:25

Yes he does have a 9800GTX:
https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18735426

I would also stick with the Coolermaster. The CX series are at the cheap end of the Corsair range.

pastymuncher · 23 Jun 2016 at 09:34

Both are poor but the Coolermaster has more power available. I wouldn't go from one poor psu to another. If you are going to buy a new psu at least get a decent quality one.

KUSREKCOLCREVO · 23 Jun 2016 at 13:36

Ace Modder said:
I would stick with the Coolermaster. The CX range from Corsair are one of the most entry level PSU's from Corsair.

Plus.... do you really havea 9800 GTX on a 4th gen i5 intel platform?

Does it sound stupid? lol Not a gamer, curious if using the on-board graphics Z-87C would there be any difference in performance?

Borealis · 23 Jun 2016 at 13:56

What do you use the system for? If it's just for office work etc, the onboard will be just fine.

KUSREKCOLCREVO · 23 Jun 2016 at 21:22

My mobo has 3 different on board outputs, HDMI VGA and DVI, was curiour if I removed the 9800GTX+ card and used onboard instead would that be a tad slower?

Facebook, playing films, music... nothing major!!

Borealis · 23 Jun 2016 at 23:33

The onboard should be plenty powerful enough for that. No need for a separate graphics card. You can take the 9800GTX out and you should get the same performance..

Grimley · 24 Jun 2016 at 20:39

Same price as the CX500M here. I've had 50% Failure rate with Corsair PSU's in the last 6 years. I've bought two of these & both have been rock solid so far.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Super Flower Golden Green HX 550W "80 Plus Gold" Power Supply - Black= £59.99

Total: £70.49
(includes shipping: £10.50)

Laputacake · 27 Jun 2016 at 18:12

Grimley said:
Same price as the CX500M here. I've had 50% Failure rate with Corsair PSU's in the last 6 years. I've bought two of these & both have been rock solid so far.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Super Flower Golden Green HX 550W "80 Plus Gold" Power Supply - Black= £59.99

Total: £70.49
(includes shipping: £10.50)

Seconded, for that price it can't really be beaten. If you wanna spend more the EVGA 550W G2 would be a good choice or the Modular variant which is on sale right now for only £8 more https://www.overclockers.co.uk/supe...lus-gold-power-supply-gunmetal-ca-048-sf.html @op