too much PSU??

jben04

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Can you have too much of a PSU? can having too much harm the pc?
Reason i ask is that i was planning on buying the Corsair CX500M ( $39,99)but came across the Corsair CX 750M for 49,99 ( after rebate).
I mean another 250 watts for $10,00 cant be bad ,can it.
 
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No problem. The wattage spec is simply what it can provide. Watts to electricity is like horsepower to engines. You only use what you need.

Goodeggray

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The CX750 for only $10 more than the CX500 is a good deal. It'll give you more flexibility in the future. The wattage rating is a max amount but you computer will only drew what it needs. I aways have had good luck on getting Corsair rebates.
 

jben04

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Thanks for the input guys, i ordered the CX 750M this morning, not bat at all for $49,99 ( after rebate).
Slowly all my parts are arriving for my build,gonna have near $100 in rebates when im done lol