Corsair CX 750 + Asus GTX 760 2GB

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Zachary Roberts

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I recently built my first PC featuring:

1. Intel Core i5 4570 3.2GHz Quad Core Haswell CPU
2. Gigabyte GA-B85M-D3H Micro ATX Haswell MOBO
3. 2x 4GB DDR3 Corsair Vengeance RAM Memory
4. ASUS nVidia GTX 760 2GB OC Graphics Card
5. Corsair CX 750 Power Supply
5. Other stuff (e.g. HDD, etc.)

What I've done so far:
Played Assassin's Creed III with absolutely no problem whatsoever.
Smooth graphics, extremely responsive performance, no skips/lags.
I also watched a HD BluRay movie with absolutely no skips, lags, etc.

I'm posting this topic as I've been told that I made a bad choice of PSU.
Now my PC is only a couple of days old but so far it's done all the above.
So basically what could another 750W PSU do that Corsair CX750 can't?

Please bear in mind that I'm not looking to change my PSU anytime soon.
It would be a huge hassle as the PSU is a complex part to install correctly.
To change it, after everything is already built, would be even more tricky.
Also, why fix something that isn't broken? I've always lived by such rules.

Now, it's not just this one person but I've also googled CX750, etc.
I have read articles where people say don't get CX, get TX instead.
When I bought the CX750 it had good reviews by other customers.
Why have I made a bad choice of PSU when it's working fine so far?
Or is there something I don't know about and that the reviews missed?
 
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pricetag_geek

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Please keep in mind that Corsair psu's are made by Seasonic, a well known brand.. regarding the bad reviews with the CX, if its working fine, then theres nothing to worry about.. Maybe its just an isolated case, the CX version being cheaper than the TX doesnt mean it wont be able to make you satisfied..

comparing both psu's ofcourse the TX is more superb, better components used and the voltag/power ratings might be better.. but to be honest, theres nothing wrong with the cx, its just that some people are too compulsive with it..


Again, if it works fine and stable, you made a right choice, and saved some moolah with the CX750w
 
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Zachary Roberts

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What I don't understand is why people are saying it's bad and has bad reviews:
Just because it's made by somebody else doesn't make it bad. Resellers aren't bad.
All I care about is the product working well enough for me to play my games and do other everyday stuff.
So far so good but I'm only a couple of days into my build. I want to know what's bad about the CX750 please.
Because all I've read is good reviews. The people telling me it's bad are just saying it's bad without giving a reason.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CX750-Builder-Series-Bronze/dp/B008RJZR40/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1386856216&sr=8-2&keywords=corsair+cx750 (60 five star reviews and only a small handful of bad reviews).
 
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The corsair TX series are respected as quality power supplies.
The CX series are more budget models.
In saying that, the CX series aren't bad.
These PSUs are 80 plus bronze rated and have appropriate protection circuitry.
You are unlikely to ever have a problem with it.

If you had your time again, the computer really only needed a 500W power supply with this processor and video card.
You could have got something like a Seasonic G 550W power supply (80 plus gold rated, best manufacturer on the market).
This is better again than the TX750 and cheaper than the CX750.
Right now, I wouldn't worry about it.
 
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lukapavlinovi

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Please don't buy another PSU. This one does nice now and it's only few days old. Save money for something else. There's info about Corsair series:
VS-budget series PSU, no 80+ certificate
CX and GS-some have 80+ standard, some 80+ bronze, same PSUs only with gaming looks and adds(GS series have etc. LED lights, only difference), modular variants avaliable
TX-all have 80+ bronze, modular available
HX-fully modular, 80+ silver,gold
AX-top quality PSUs from Corsair, 80+ platinum, fully modular, more technologyes


 
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Those who told you that the CX is a bad psu, hmm maybe they are enthusiasts/oc about pc components, I mean, not everyone of us are like them, so why listen to them? if you bought this pc to game, not to decorate, modify it, then its fine, its a personal preference bro.. theres nothing wrong with the CX, if youre still itching to change it to TX, its your decision. :D
 
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VincentP

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Corsair does sell some power supplies manufactured by Seasonic.
The CX750 is made by Channel Well
The TX750 is made by Chicony

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-oem-manufacturer,2913-5.html
 
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