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CX 430 PSU suitable for RX 6650 XT MSI Gaming X

CX 430 PSU suitable for RX 6650 XT MSI Gaming X

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emanking1
Member
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05-15-2022, 08:21 PM
#1
Title really, I accidentally purchased a 6650 for my partner after she received a tower from her family, and I didn't thoroughly review the specifications. She has an i7-9700k with 32GB RAM and a Corsair CX 430w PSU. I intend to undervolt it and expect a 600w+ PSU in a few months once I have more funds. Thanks in advance and let me know if you need further details.
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emanking1
05-15-2022, 08:21 PM #1

Title really, I accidentally purchased a 6650 for my partner after she received a tower from her family, and I didn't thoroughly review the specifications. She has an i7-9700k with 32GB RAM and a Corsair CX 430w PSU. I intend to undervolt it and expect a 600w+ PSU in a few months once I have more funds. Thanks in advance and let me know if you need further details.

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AcidixBlitzHD
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05-16-2022, 04:44 AM
#2
If that is actually a CX430 that is an old PSU from 2011. That PSU should be replaced as soon as possible as it is not meant for modern systems or components. Here is a guide about the Corsair CX series over the years:
http://jongerow.com/CX/index.html
Overall the CX series has been better than the CX-M series until the rebuild of the CX-M in 2021. Now they are about equal but still they are budget PSUs. When you get a new PSU, a decent budget PSU is the Corsair RMe series.
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AcidixBlitzHD
05-16-2022, 04:44 AM #2

If that is actually a CX430 that is an old PSU from 2011. That PSU should be replaced as soon as possible as it is not meant for modern systems or components. Here is a guide about the Corsair CX series over the years:
http://jongerow.com/CX/index.html
Overall the CX series has been better than the CX-M series until the rebuild of the CX-M in 2021. Now they are about equal but still they are budget PSUs. When you get a new PSU, a decent budget PSU is the Corsair RMe series.

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Marc9225
Member
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05-16-2022, 07:44 PM
#3
It was a rather faulty power supply unit, and it's definitely older than ten years. I wouldn't use the GPU with this PSU at all.
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Marc9225
05-16-2022, 07:44 PM #3

It was a rather faulty power supply unit, and it's definitely older than ten years. I wouldn't use the GPU with this PSU at all.

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kinuskikisu
Junior Member
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05-17-2022, 01:03 AM
#4
Could it possibly lead to harm?
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kinuskikisu
05-17-2022, 01:03 AM #4

Could it possibly lead to harm?

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helenma0301
Senior Member
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05-17-2022, 01:28 AM
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Older power supply units lack certain safeguards found in modern models. Additionally, they are more prone to sudden failures under stress, which could cause total system damage.
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helenma0301
05-17-2022, 01:28 AM #5

Older power supply units lack certain safeguards found in modern models. Additionally, they are more prone to sudden failures under stress, which could cause total system damage.

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Poysnn
Junior Member
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05-23-2022, 04:55 PM
#6
Sure, thank you for your reply. I'll go ahead and purchase a replacement, as it's my own oversight that led to this situation.
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Poysnn
05-23-2022, 04:55 PM #6

Sure, thank you for your reply. I'll go ahead and purchase a replacement, as it's my own oversight that led to this situation.

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Omg_Itz_Nerd
Junior Member
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05-24-2022, 01:43 AM
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All the advice given is very good; just remember to keep this in mind—RealHardTech suggests 550 watts for the RX 6600XT, and MSI's site recommends 500 watts or more. A newer CX series (check jeremyj's link) or an RMe or better still RMx would be suitable. Although a bit excessive, I found CX-M 650s (updated versions) for $80 at Newegg and Best Buy—worth comparing prices since I didn't use pcpartpicker or Amazon.
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Omg_Itz_Nerd
05-24-2022, 01:43 AM #7

All the advice given is very good; just remember to keep this in mind—RealHardTech suggests 550 watts for the RX 6600XT, and MSI's site recommends 500 watts or more. A newer CX series (check jeremyj's link) or an RMe or better still RMx would be suitable. Although a bit excessive, I found CX-M 650s (updated versions) for $80 at Newegg and Best Buy—worth comparing prices since I didn't use pcpartpicker or Amazon.

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Hoovered
Member
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05-24-2022, 05:53 AM
#8
While this is more PSU that needed, for the price it is quite nice and is an ATX 3.0 PSU.
PCPartPicker Part List
Power Supply:
Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($99.99 @ Best Buy)
Total:
$99.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by
PCPartPicker
2023-06-14 08:27 EDT-0400
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Hoovered
05-24-2022, 05:53 AM #8

While this is more PSU that needed, for the price it is quite nice and is an ATX 3.0 PSU.
PCPartPicker Part List
Power Supply:
Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($99.99 @ Best Buy)
Total:
$99.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by
PCPartPicker
2023-06-14 08:27 EDT-0400