PSU Overkill Demage?
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MeteorsRaining
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Short answer: No.
i3 doesn't OC, R9 280X isn't gonna use up more than 200-250W at max, you'll be safe with either of the CX.
i3 doesn't OC, R9 280X isn't gonna use up more than 200-250W at max, you'll be safe with either of the CX.
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Not a chance. Either of your choices, 500W and 600W are more than enough for an i3 alone. Just for i3=500W all good.
600W is better if you wish to pair it with a good GPU (like the one you're thinking of). But a 500W is also good as your i3 won't OC and R9 280X doesn't take up huge amount of power. But still, 600W to be on safeside with a GPU.
600W is better if you wish to pair it with a good GPU (like the one you're thinking of). But a 500W is also good as your i3 won't OC and R9 280X doesn't take up huge amount of power. But still, 600W to be on safeside with a GPU.
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Do not buy a CX PSU. Theay are not crap, but they do use inferior components compared to HX or TX Corsair PSUs. Look for an EVGA, XFX, or Seasonic. There are other good choices - where do you live/shop.
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It is a big NO. It will not damage any thing. Regardless of the PSU power in Watts, your PC draws power only what is needed at a time. Don't expect your PC to be drawing power 600W at all the times. It does not work like that. At idle/normal use your PC may only be using power like 340W (for example) not 600W.
Just don't compromise on the PSU in terms of its quality of components. Better buy a good PSU so as to ensure the safety of your pc components
Just don't compromise on the PSU in terms of its quality of components. Better buy a good PSU so as to ensure the safety of your pc components
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When high load is put on inferior PSUs, they fail, which can be avoided by either going for higher quality PSUs (Tier list: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html) or getting a higher Wattage PSU. the first option is usually preferred because of performance (or rather stability) / price ratio of good quality PSUs.
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https://www.centro.hr/detalji_proizvoda.374f90335b26429f9ba2eb7e2925d9f9.xfx-pro-series-coreedition-80-550w-psu-xfx-p1-550s-xxb9.aspx what do you think about this psu compared to cx600 (they are same price)
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That's a very good PSU, extremely high quality (Tier 2 Class A) and very durable too. Go for it! It can handle both your CPU and GPU extremely well.
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Check this review on CX-600M.
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/corsair_cx600m_psu_review,8.html
http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/psu/55065-corsair-cx-series-modular-cx600m-atx-power-supply/
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