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Is it worth getting the TX750M over the CX750M?

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October 23, 2013 11:25:16 AM

I am building a new PC and am looking for a 750W power supply, but I'm not sure whether to get the CX series or TX. The CX is significantly cheaper yet is still supposedly good quality, so is it worth paying more for the TX? I only need to use the PC for 2 years.

Also, I would like a modular PSU so if there's a difference with regards to this, it'd be great to know.

Here's the specs:
Coolermaster CM Storm Stryker
AMD FX-8350
Sapphire R9 280X Toxic
Asus M5A97
Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz;8GB

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October 23, 2013 11:39:16 AM

The CX is targeted more towards basic users while the TX is aimed towards gamers that use lots of power and need higher end components. Also, the TX has higher ampage on the 12, 3 and 5 volt rails and is overall a better quality psu.

To answer your question regarding modular psu's. Yes, there is a difference. A modular psu has outlets for plugins while a non modular psu has it's cables permanently plugged into the psu. Also, modular psu's are better for cable-management.
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October 23, 2013 11:41:09 AM

I would honestly just go with the CX750M, it is a perfectly good power supply. Make sure it is the "M" model though, the non "M" designated models are far inferior as far as quality is concerned. I run a CX600M with my setup with absolutely no issues for over a year now. You would probably get more longevity and consistency with a TX, you do get what you pay for, but IMO that CX-M will do you fine.
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October 23, 2013 11:45:16 AM

TBC1 said:
The CX is targeted more towards basic users while the TX is aimed towards gamers that use lots of power and need higher end components. Also, the TX has higher ampage on the 12, 3 and 5 volt rails and is overall a better quality psu.

But this is the thing, "targeted more towards basic users while the TX is aimed towards gamers" is not very helpful, this is just marketing speak, no offense. This doesn't help me. I don't see why I should get the TX over the CX if the CX will do the job. As long as it does what it needs to, that's good enough for me, as I don't gain performance or anything. If I was using the PC for longer then I would be more inclined to go with the TX, but as I said, it's only going to be used for 2 years. And even my current crappy psu has lasted that long.

If there are genuine benefits to the TX then I may buy it, but won't the CX do the job?

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October 23, 2013 11:46:33 AM

bdiddytampa said:
I would honestly just go with the CX750M, it is a perfectly good power supply. Make sure it is the "M" model though, the non "M" designated models are far inferior as far as quality is concerned. I run a CX600M with my setup with absolutely no issues for over a year now. You would probably get more longevity and consistency with a TX, you do get what you pay for, but IMO that CX-M will do you fine.

Thanks. Yes, I'm definitely getting a modular one, as I want better cable management etc - but I didn't realise there was a difference in quality too!

As said, the longevity is not a problem, if the CX750M will do fine then I will get that. I just don't want something to bottleneck my PC.

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October 23, 2013 11:50:20 AM

Treeroyk said:
TBC1 said:
The CX is targeted more towards basic users while the TX is aimed towards gamers that use lots of power and need higher end components. Also, the TX has higher ampage on the 12, 3 and 5 volt rails and is overall a better quality psu.

But this is the thing, "targeted more towards basic users while the TX is aimed towards gamers" is not very helpful, this is just marketing speak, no offense. This doesn't help me. I don't see why I should get the TX over the CX if the CX will do the job. As long as it does what it needs to, that's good enough for me, as I don't gain performance or anything. If I was using the PC for longer then I would be more inclined to go with the TX, but as I said, it's only going to be used for 2 years. And even my current crappy psu has lasted that long.

If there are genuine benefits to the TX then I may buy it, but won't the CX do the job?



It's really just a matter of preference and how much you are willing to spend. For your needs the CX will do just fine. All I was trying to do was help/give info on the difference in psu series.
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October 23, 2013 11:51:48 AM

TBC1 said:
Treeroyk said:
TBC1 said:
The CX is targeted more towards basic users while the TX is aimed towards gamers that use lots of power and need higher end components. Also, the TX has higher ampage on the 12, 3 and 5 volt rails and is overall a better quality psu.

But this is the thing, "targeted more towards basic users while the TX is aimed towards gamers" is not very helpful, this is just marketing speak, no offense. This doesn't help me. I don't see why I should get the TX over the CX if the CX will do the job. As long as it does what it needs to, that's good enough for me, as I don't gain performance or anything. If I was using the PC for longer then I would be more inclined to go with the TX, but as I said, it's only going to be used for 2 years. And even my current crappy psu has lasted that long.

If there are genuine benefits to the TX then I may buy it, but won't the CX do the job?



It's really just a matter of preference and how much you are willing to spend. For your needs the CX will do just fine. All I was trying to do was help/give info on the difference in psu series.

Ok, thanks :)  if it will do the job then I'm fine with that.

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