Will a corsair cx500 work with a gtx 680?

TangoThaMonkey · Feb 27, 2014

Hey guys,
I have a intel i5 4670k (stock speeds at the moment) and a gigabyte gtx 680 SOC (the one with 5 fans) would it work with a corsair cx500? Or would I have to upgrade?

I only just recently purchased the gtx 680, and im new to the forums

If I had to upgrade which psu would you guys recommend? (£70 budget)

Many Thanks- Tango

AshyCFC · Feb 27, 2014

It'd work but I'd upgrade anyway if you've got the cash for it as the CX series aren't the greatest PSU's

Sure, you don't need the 750W version but when it's £2 more than the 650W version you can't say no.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750snlb9

Top quality unit.

There's also the if it ain't broke don't fix it mantra if that's what you're looking for.

drtweak · Feb 27, 2014

The 500 is bare mini. It should work though for the time being. If you add a bunch of hard drives, other cards, and what not then you will want to get something better.

TangoThaMonkey · Feb 27, 2014

Thanks for the reply!

TangoThaMonkey · Feb 27, 2014

Yeah, the Corsair CX750M which is modular is also the same price as that xfx psu too but i don't know which one to get as the xfx one isn't modular :/

AshyCFC · Feb 27, 2014

The CX750M is the best made CX model so may be worth.

In all honestly, being modular doesn't mean much compared to build quality inside the PSU.

You must ask your self the question, what matters more?

Quality capacitors/Internal PSU components> Less likely to fail

OR

Modular cables> Neater case.

Oh, The 650W for £2 less than the 750W is modular.

How about this, Quality PSU and Modular: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650xxxb9

TangoThaMonkey · Feb 27, 2014

Thanks for the great reply! I'll be choosing the 750w one as I plan to overclock my cpu and gpu in the future!

AshyCFC · Feb 27, 2014

Okay, you can probably OC fine on the 650W but here's a link to the modular 750 if you're up for paying £5 more.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750xxxb9

Enjoy your PSU, hope it's fine for you.

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