Corsair CX600 for this usage?
Corsair CX600 for this usage?
Before I begin, my PC has a 250W PSU.
Without checking reviews (silly me), I bought the CX600 at a really good deal.
I have:
AMD A8-7650K (OC'd from 3.3Ghz @ 1.375V --> 4.2Ghz @ 1.4V)
CM 212 Evo installed.
Standard HDD (no SSD)
3 x 120mm fans & 1 DVD drive.
16gb Crucial RAM
MSI A68HM-E33 V2 Motherboard.
Basic!
No GPU yetas am using AMD's APU which isn't all that bad.
Am I safe with this PSU for this usage?
I wouldn't consider it extreme but, say I were to get an RX480 or 280X, would I be taking a risk with this PSU, adding my overclock?
It's worth pointing out, I don't all the time, nor do I leave my OC settings activated 24/7, just when I need the boost.
All in all, I am at £250ish for my set-up.
Thanks peeps!
Don't worry, everything should work fine.
The graphics card will cover either one.
The CX series isn't seen as very dependable, but it has enough protection to avoid damage if something goes wrong.
Corsair handles returns well—had a smooth experience with two of them.
Don't worry, everything should work fine.
The graphics card will cover either option.
The CX series isn't seen as very dependable, but it has enough protection to avoid damage if something goes wrong.
Corsair handles returns well—especially if you need one. (I've returned two without any problems)
it's a poor quality power supply for both, but your PC is doomed. any large graphics card will be limited by your CPU.
you can still use that PSU, though major upgrades would require a new motherboard, CPU, RAM, a fresh Windows license (which is tied to the motherboard), and possibly a solid-state drive.
but yes, you can still use it.
Not to worry, everything will work fine.
The CX line isn’t seen as very reliable, but it has enough protective features to avoid damage if something goes wrong.
Corsair handles returns well—especially if you ever need one.
Thanks for your feedback. As long as I stick to my current specs without going for 4 SSDs with crossfire, I should be okay. Appreciate your thoughts.
I might have overlooked that this is gaming on a budget. I don't agree I'm doomed, especially not for the high-end rig. I probably missed Mark's point, but I was trying to stay within my limits this time and think I got a solid deal for the price. A decent GPU with CPU overclocking should work fine. In the worst scenario, I could get an FX CPU or a bundle CPU with a motherboard.
I'm not sure where you got your information from, but I installed the PC without any operating system. That's typical for budget builds.
So I believe I'm far from being 'doomed' as you said. Thanks for your response, though you mentioned a bad quality PSU—though I can use it. It doesn't make sense. My main concern was whether it would fit my build. Geofelt was right about the RMA advice and your thoughtful reply.
because youre a thief to your own wallet that way.
theres no need to get a higher end graphics card it will be hold back by your cpu powersupply.
but thats up to you.