Will my CX600w PSU Screw me over?

MrAlecfrey · Oct 25, 2015

I am building my first pc. I already put everything together, just waiting for the GPU rn. My build is a 6600k with Sapphire 390.

Will the 600 be enough and will it last?

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 25, 2015

It's not the greatest quality wise , but it can run your system with the card.

LAST , can't really be determined.

RazerZ · Oct 25, 2015

It has cheap Chinese CapXon capacitors rated for 30C max. Probably won't last very long, especially with a power hungry 390.

MrAlecfrey · Oct 25, 2015

RazerZ :

If it did break would it hurt anything else?

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 25, 2015

More than likely no , it's budget PSU , but far from the worst.

It will usually , just stop working , dies out.

MrAlecfrey · Oct 25, 2015

My build is only 485w so why wouldnt a 600 cover it?

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 25, 2015

YES it will but liker stated , quality is lacking , but power is sufficient.

Some CX last very well , others die out after awhile.

MrAlecfrey · Oct 25, 2015

Would a MSI 390 work better with this PSU or does it not matter

MrAlecfrey · Oct 25, 2015

Is their a program to monitor PSU performance to ensure it's running correctly?

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 25, 2015

I use AIDA 64 Extreme , paid version to monitor my systems , there is a FEW FREE ONES TO MONITOR VOLTAGES and other system info.

HWINFO and HWMonitor.

MrAlecfrey · Oct 25, 2015

I still don't have an answer. Some people say it will explode and others say it will be more than fine...

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 25, 2015

It will be fine , if anything it will just die out.

MrAlecfrey · Oct 25, 2015

Sorry to ask so many questions but the guy above said the capacitors are rated for 30 degrees max. Does that mean if my GPU will get hotter than that it will blow?

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 25, 2015

No , it doesn't mean that and it's not like the PSU is garbage.

It's not the greatest but far from the worst.

Dale_I · Oct 25, 2015

Do yourself a favor... listen to these guys. They have been there and done it before and they speak from experience.

For me? I just replaced the power supply you are talking about in less than 2 weeks. On top of the less-than-spectacular capacitors used, that is a sleeved bearing fan they positioned horizontally. Mine failed quickly thankfully and I got a refund.

Even if the PSU lasts, if the fan isn't up to the task it will make little difference.

What did I go with? Seasonic 650w (my system pull is calculated at 425w max) SS-650KM, which is a Gold standard and more efficient than what you are looking at:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151088

If the additional $40 is too much, Seasonic has a 620w Bronze class S12II that is the same price as what you are looking at. But, the S12II has a ball-bearing fan, Japanese capacitors, blah-de-blah, blah-de-blah, and a 5-YEAR warranty. It will serve you much better for the same $$.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096&cm_re=seasonic-_-17-151-096-_-Product

MrAlecfrey · Oct 26, 2015

Dale_I :

Do yourself a favor... listen to these guys. They have been there and done it before and they speak from experience.

For me? I just replaced the power supply you are talking about in less than 2 weeks. On top of the less-than-spectacular capacitors used, that is a sleeved bearing fan they positioned horizontally. Mine failed quickly thankfully and I got a refund.

Even if the PSU lasts, if the fan isn't up to the task it will make little difference.

What did I go with? Seasonic 650w (my system pull is calculated at 425w max) SS-650KM, which is a Gold standard and more efficient than what you are looking at:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151088

If the additional $40 is too much, Seasonic has a 620w Bronze class S12II that is the same price as what you are looking at. But, the S12II has a ball-bearing fan, Japanese capacitors, blah-de-blah, blah-de-blah, and a 5-YEAR warranty. It will serve you much better for the same $$.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096&cm_re=seasonic-_-17-151-096-_-Product

Well, can I send it back after I have been using it, or should I keep it? It seems to be working... but that is probably how it is until it brakes. Any ideas?

Dale_I · Oct 26, 2015

That would be your call. I don't want to define all PSU's with sleeved fans or Taiwan capacitors as terrible. Truth is, there are plenty out there working just fine. But, better components are preferred if possible.

My last PSU was a Cyberpower 750w that is supposed to be the worst thing ever (if all forum opinions actually made a difference). It lasted 7 years and was operational when I donated it to the robotics program at my kids school.

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 26, 2015

Same with CX , some last a long time others , not so.

MrAlecfrey · Oct 26, 2015

Okay, I will just keep it for now and if it goes out hopefully it doesn't take anything with it. If it takes the CPU and GPU I'm done lol. Thanks everyone!

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 26, 2015

It should be fine.

merowland01 · Oct 26, 2015

Before you buy, check out this web site to be sure you have the right size PSU: http://outervision.com/power-supply-calculator

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 26, 2015

Quit spamming that link on all these threads.

They have received the correct info.

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