F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The PSU recommendation has been refined.

The PSU recommendation has been refined.

The PSU recommendation has been refined.

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brekidreki
Junior Member
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11-04-2025, 12:50 AM
#1
CWT made gold units are a reliable choice overall.
Super flower has not reached its former quality, about 8-10 years ago.
They still produce high-end quality parts, though they haven’t maintained the standard in the mid-range category like EVGA.
I recommend the RM850x (2021) or MSI A850GF.
Both feature louder fans than the RMx (2018) model, but only under heavy use.
Your system will consume around 450w during gaming, which means only a 50-60% draw from your power supply.
The fans remain relatively quiet at low to medium loads on these models.
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brekidreki
11-04-2025, 12:50 AM #1

CWT made gold units are a reliable choice overall.
Super flower has not reached its former quality, about 8-10 years ago.
They still produce high-end quality parts, though they haven’t maintained the standard in the mid-range category like EVGA.
I recommend the RM850x (2021) or MSI A850GF.
Both feature louder fans than the RMx (2018) model, but only under heavy use.
Your system will consume around 450w during gaming, which means only a 50-60% draw from your power supply.
The fans remain relatively quiet at low to medium loads on these models.

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Tudy_Shockwave
Junior Member
16
11-04-2025, 04:58 AM
#2
I understand your concern, but I’m not too worried since I only use a headset and louder noise makers in my room. Can you explain the difference between the RM and RXM series from Corsair?
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Tudy_Shockwave
11-04-2025, 04:58 AM #2

I understand your concern, but I’m not too worried since I only use a headset and louder noise makers in my room. Can you explain the difference between the RM and RXM series from Corsair?

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meanpplesuck
Member
50
11-04-2025, 10:40 AM
#3
I came across an article highlighting the distinctions between the rm and rmx series, and I believe I will choose the rmx. Thank you very much.
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meanpplesuck
11-04-2025, 10:40 AM #3

I came across an article highlighting the distinctions between the rm and rmx series, and I believe I will choose the rmx. Thank you very much.

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barbara_paiva
Junior Member
16
11-08-2025, 02:30 AM
#4
RMx offers superior build quality in general (improved caps, better fans, etc.).
RM was intended to replace TX, which is a tier below RMx.
The configuration sequence is: VS/CX/TX-RM-RMe/RMx-RMi/HX.
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barbara_paiva
11-08-2025, 02:30 AM #4

RMx offers superior build quality in general (improved caps, better fans, etc.).
RM was intended to replace TX, which is a tier below RMx.
The configuration sequence is: VS/CX/TX-RM-RMe/RMx-RMi/HX.

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chayden2k6
Member
119
11-14-2025, 04:44 PM
#5
Thank you very much. I just placed the order for the rmx 850, which is the black one I originally wanted. Even after checking the product page, I received the $10 honey back, which made the price not significantly higher than the RM. It looks like honey encourages people to buy directly from Corsair if they spend a few moments on its site. This might be useful for anyone planning to buy directly from them.

Thanks again for your help.
Considering I have an older system with a CX that's been working well for years, I probably shouldn't have made such changes as much as I did.
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chayden2k6
11-14-2025, 04:44 PM #5

Thank you very much. I just placed the order for the rmx 850, which is the black one I originally wanted. Even after checking the product page, I received the $10 honey back, which made the price not significantly higher than the RM. It looks like honey encourages people to buy directly from Corsair if they spend a few moments on its site. This might be useful for anyone planning to buy directly from them.

Thanks again for your help.
Considering I have an older system with a CX that's been working well for years, I probably shouldn't have made such changes as much as I did.