Will this PSU be suitable ?

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Hughes123

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Hi I've just purchased a few different parts for my main rig, the final specs would be
fx 8320 (stock)
msi 990fx-gd65
MSI 7950 oc be
8gb g skill 1333
1 hdd western digital black

I need help deciding on a power supply, i have a corsair cxm500 and a gigabyte 720w. Will the corsair 500 power this ?, i would prefer the corsair as it is modular, would look better and improve cable management in my new case (phantom 530). Thanks
 
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The Corsair CX500M might be just barely sufficient, but I would recommend you use the Gigabyte 720w PSU.

You can use the CX500M if you really want to, though, it should be okay.
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The Corsair PSU would work, but you'll be left with absolutely no headroom for overclocking.
 
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by being barely sufficient will it still be stable do you think ?, I don't mind as long as it's stable as my pc is on for at least 10 hours a day and i wouldn't fell comfortable knowing my psu is running unstable while im away
 
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Yes - both are fine. The CX500M has a 38Amp 12V rail - not bad - and sufficient for your build.

For $10 more - you could also get the the CX600M with a 46Amp 12V rail - just a bit of future proofing in case you have the urge.
 
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Unfortunately I purchased the CXM 500 a while back and looking back the CXM 600 would have been a better buy. As long as I can run my pc as it is until the end of the year when I upgrade it i'll be happy. Thanks for your help
 
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