Is this PSU ok

Mal X · 24 Feb 2012 at 15:02

Corsair Builder Series CX 600W V2 '80 Plus' Power Supply.

is this PSU ok for GTX 580 or the 7950 OC 4.6.... i5 2500k Asrock etc.

Stinger53 · 24 Feb 2012 at 15:05

ye its fine of your not planning to xfire/sli would recomend this tho http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-007-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1497.

cmndr_andi · 24 Feb 2012 at 15:12

It's a decent PSU, but if you are looking for a PSU for such a high end system I would personally go with a unit that is a bit more powerful, more efficient, higher quality construction, long warranty cover and has modular cables.

For example this £82 XFX 650W supply has modular cables, a seasonic design (so nice quality) and a five year warranty (the corsair you mention is only covered for three years).

Also, the Antec Truepower New 650W is another nice modular, seasonic-made PSU that is worth considering.

Mal X · 24 Feb 2012 at 15:37

thanks good.

i'm most worried about the price....over 80 quid is too much

cmndr_andi · 24 Feb 2012 at 15:52

Mal X said:
.over 80 quid is too much

But it will be supplying a power hungry ~£340 graphics card and a £160 CPU, is it not wise to go for a higher quality power supply with a long warranty?

Mal X · 24 Feb 2012 at 15:56

i've seen a modular 650 by OCZ, which looks slightly better, because i dont want loads of spare cables too

OCZ-ZT650W-UK - 5 year warranty

Stinger53 · 24 Feb 2012 at 16:00

the antec and XFX are better quality than OCZ have heard quite a few probs with OCZ

Mal X · 25 Feb 2012 at 13:25

Stinger53 said:
the antec and XFX are better quality than OCZ have heard quite a few probs with OCZ

i have OCZ right now on my existing rig, it's fine

Darujhistan · 25 Feb 2012 at 13:31

cmndr_andi said:
It's a decent PSU, but if you are looking for a PSU for such a high end system I would personally go with a unit that is a bit more powerful, more efficient, higher quality construction, long warranty cover and has modular cables.

For example this £82 XFX 650W supply has modular cables, a seasonic design (so nice quality) and a five year warranty (the corsair you mention is only covered for three years).

Also, the Antec Truepower New 650W is another nice modular, seasonic-made PSU that is worth considering.

How are Antec and XFX better quality than Corsair?

Darujhistan · 25 Feb 2012 at 13:32

Mal X said:
Corsair Builder Series CX 600W V2 '80 Plus' Power Supply.

is this PSU ok for GTX 580 or the 7950 OC 4.6.... i5 2500k Asrock etc.

That will be just fine.

honosuseri · 25 Feb 2012 at 14:02

The bequiet L8 modular PSUs are good too. I had the 630W one from here for just over £60, the 730W is £80. I think they are both out of stock at the moment here though

http://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/be-quiet-pure-power-l8-630w-power-supply-review/all/1/

P.S You do get free delivery, if you didn't know.

cmndr_andi · 25 Feb 2012 at 14:47

Darujhistan said:
How are Antec and XFX better quality than Corsair?

Well it really depends on the individual PSUs you are comparing, for example the TX, HX and AX series Corsair PSUs are really nice quality units and match or beat comparable Antec or XFX units.

However, when specifically looking at the Corsair CX Builder series, these units are not of the same build quality as the higher end corsair ones - so can't be treated with the same reverence. As a result of this lower quality they are beaten by the seasonic-made Antec and XFX units I mentioned (though they are more expensive).