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CX-500 80+ bronze, enough for my setup?

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October 31, 2013 1:09:50 AM

Hello, I was just wondering if a corsair CX-500 80+ bronze rating PSU will be sufficient for this setup?

Case: Xigmatek Alfar MT Black Case with Window - 2 case fans.
MOBO: Asrock 970Pro R2.0
CPU: FX-6300 @ 3.5
GPU: gigabyte HD 7870 2GB OC edition
Ram: (2x4GB) G.skill ares 1866 MHz
HDD: 1TB seagate barracuda 7200 RPM SATA 3
Optical drive: Samsung SH-224DB 24x DVDRW
PCI-E: TP-Link TL-WN781ND 150Mbps Wireless PCIe Adapter
OS: Windows 8 64-bit

Thanks for any replies.

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October 31, 2013 1:18:45 AM

the HD 7870 has a moderated max TDP of 175W, may be a bit more cause to factory OC, with that 500W PSU you will be OK, however VS and CX models are first entry leves on Corsair PSU series.
I recommend GS or TX series for getting better eficiency, and lower ripple and noise levels.
I recommend also a 600W, for getting aditional 100W for more headroom on possible future upgrades, and taking into acount that FX6300 TDP 95W will go much higer when doing OC activities
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October 31, 2013 1:35:10 AM

juanjostorreshernndez said:
the HD 7870 has a moderated max TDP of 175W, may be a bit more cause to factory OC, with that 500W PSU you will be OK, however VS and CX models are first entry leves on Corsair PSU series.
I recommend GS or TX series for getting better eficiency, and lower ripple and noise levels.
I recommend also a 600W, for getting aditional 100W for more headroom on possible future upgrades, and taking into acount that FX6300 TDP 95W will go much higer when doing OC activities

I don't plan on doing any over clocking due to this being my first PC :) 
Thank a lot though :) 

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October 31, 2013 1:40:20 AM

Bryce1197 said:
juanjostorreshernndez said:
the HD 7870 has a moderated max TDP of 175W, may be a bit more cause to factory OC, with that 500W PSU you will be OK, however VS and CX models are first entry leves on Corsair PSU series.
I recommend GS or TX series for getting better eficiency, and lower ripple and noise levels.
I recommend also a 600W, for getting aditional 100W for more headroom on possible future upgrades, and taking into acount that FX6300 TDP 95W will go much higer when doing OC activities

I don't plan on doing any over clocking due to this being my first PC :) 
Thank a lot though :) 


Then CX500 would be enogh, good luck

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