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PSU Overkill Demage?

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August 17, 2014 3:18:26 AM

Hi, I am building a new pc (i3 4130, 280x), I want to use i3 graphic for a while and then buy a 280x, do you reccomend buying corsair cx500 or cx600,, and WILL IT DEMAGE ANYTHING TILL I BUY GPU? (because it will be used about 10%) HELP PLEASE

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August 17, 2014 3:22:26 AM

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.
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August 17, 2014 3:23:37 AM

Better buy Corsair CX600M. It is a good PSU. Otherwise buy from Seasonic/XFX series PSU. Btw for your build, 520-550W is plenty.
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August 17, 2014 3:53:43 AM

Your PC will only draw as much power as it needs from the PSU. It is more dangerous to use a PSU that is too weak than using one with too much power.
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August 17, 2014 3:53:55 AM

EasyLover said:
Better buy Corsair CX600M. It is a good PSU. Otherwise buy from Seasonic/XFX series PSU. Btw for your build, 520-550W is plenty.


Will it demage anything with i3 alone?
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August 17, 2014 3:56:53 AM

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.
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August 17, 2014 4:02:13 AM

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.
-Bruce
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August 17, 2014 4:02:45 AM

I know 500w will be enough for i3 alone, but will it be overpowered? and will cx500 be enough for i3 and 280x
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August 17, 2014 4:02:53 AM

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
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August 17, 2014 4:08:16 AM

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-...) 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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August 17, 2014 4:14:13 AM

aspahic1 said:
https://www.centro.hr/detalji_proizvoda.374f90335b26429... what do you think about this psu compared to cx600 (they are same price)


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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August 17, 2014 5:35:53 AM

Soooo cx600m or XFX Core Edition PRO 550W for the same price?
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August 17, 2014 5:38:10 AM

XFX Pro 550W w/o any doubts.
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August 17, 2014 5:40:54 AM

get the EVGA 600B over the Corsair CX at least.....
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