XFX TS Series P1-550G-TS3X 550W vs Corsair CX600M CP-9020060-EU

ochirutenshi · Mar 2, 2016

Which one to use for this system?

Chip: Intel i7 4790 quad core 4ghz
Motherboard: Asus Z97M-Plus
GPU: Gigabyte Geforce GTX970 4096MB DDR5 - GV-N970G1 Gaming-4GD
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16GB
SSD: Samsung EVO 850 250GB/500GB
Internal HDD: Seagate 3TB SATA3 64MB - 7200 RPM
Monitor: BenQ XL2730Z
Case: Prodigy M Cobalt Blue BFC-PRM-300-GGXKK-RP
Case: Corsair Carbide Air 240
Logitech Wireless Desktop MK520

davidarad02 · Mar 2, 2016

xfx, definantly. CX series supplys are known to be bad.

ochirutenshi · Mar 2, 2016

will 550 is enough for that gaming system build?
i choose the CX600M only because three review said its good and i worry that the system are not enough with 550.
Since every PSU will have losing watt factor right?

here on of them: here

davidarad02 · Mar 2, 2016

ochirutenshi :

no, actually. the rating of a PSU is the amount of watts it can output at all time. 550w is enough for an i7 and a 970, if you don't plan on upgrading the GPU without a PSU update.
the CX, as all most of the people here know, is not a great PSU. its good for the first short while, but then it starts to crumble. look up videos on one setting up smoke.

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 2, 2016

That is a great fit for your system PLENTY OF POWER , the XFX TS is made by SEASONIC and far superior to the CX budget offering.

Also the CX600 isn't compatible with the HASWELL sleep states , so the XFX is far superior and HASWELL compatible.

logainofhades · Mar 2, 2016

The XFX is definitely the better unit, and 550w is plenty for an i7 and a 970. I used a Seasonic 550w for a 1231v3 (basically i7 4770), and a GTX 970, for a friend's build.

ochirutenshi · Mar 2, 2016

While every1 here and there is SR-71. i want to ask along side.
Is it better to get Corsair AIR 240 or Bitfenix Prodigy M?
I want to listen to advice, i have opinion on my mind but lets listen for more input.
Thanks then for the PSU chosen XFX. Though if i may ask, which seasonic you use for your friends (logain)

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 2, 2016

I like the Air240 style myself , but I consider cases a person touch.

davidarad02 · Mar 2, 2016

ochirutenshi :

I like the style of the AIR series, but it find that 92 mm fans on the back is just impracticle.

ochirutenshi · Mar 2, 2016

hmm is it smaller in term of dimension compared to bitfenix or is it the same?
I need to put it inside a travel bag and bring it over Plane Cabin.
I fly 8 times a month between city.

davidarad02 · Mar 2, 2016

ochirutenshi :

if you fly between citys all the time, don't look for a desktop, look for a laptop. a gaming tower isn't for you.

ochirutenshi · Mar 2, 2016

hmm yeah got that answer, but between the 2 that we just talk about.
Still think AIR 240, right?

davidarad02 · Mar 2, 2016

ochirutenshi :

im telling you, a desktop is not for you.
anyway, I would go with the AIR 240 because of its looks, as I overlook the 92mm fan problem.

a desktop is just not practical for what you are trying to do.

ochirutenshi · Mar 2, 2016

Haha... thanks that is still a great answer.
I will pick this crazy idea. LOL.... Love you ALL and thank you for being considerate with the last crazy question where i force you to answer. It tickles me when i realize i force you to answer that question you said DONT PICK DESKTOP haha...

Thank You Everyone, i find all answer here in this THREAD are being really helpful. Love IT, but sadly i can only choose one, even if i want to choose several answer.

davidarad02 · Mar 2, 2016

ochirutenshi :

dude, we are all glad to help you.

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 2, 2016

CX series they start to crumble, that's an exaggeration.

ochirutenshi · Mar 2, 2016

Ooo is that it, hmm...
So crumbling is not the important factor.
But what you stated is the most important factor, not fit with HASWELL sleep states.

ochirutenshi · Mar 3, 2016

Guys i have problem now, i cant find even a single asus z97m plus motherboard. Please advise whats should i get as alternative with same quality.

logainofhades · Mar 3, 2016

Unless you really want an SLI capable board, Asrock H97m Pro4.

ochirutenshi · Mar 3, 2016

not available too T_T

ochirutenshi · Mar 3, 2016

http://enterkomputer.com/motherboard.php
this maybe can give a picture of what exist

madmatt30 · Mar 3, 2016

Asus z97m-plus
MSI z97m gaming
Gigabyte z97mx gaming

All decent boards & fairly cheap

logainofhades · Mar 3, 2016

You might want to consider an i7 6700, with a B150, ddr4 board instead. The price difference of the CPU's isn't much, and should be easily offset by a less expensive motherboard. Ram prices seem to be pretty close too. What would your budget be for CPU, motherboard, and ram?

ochirutenshi · Mar 3, 2016

no budget as long as good value but trying to press down with the right reason.
i see its a skylake, is it good?
and the up from 1150 to 1151 is good?

logainofhades · Mar 3, 2016

Skylake is good. It is intel's latest generation chip. Skylake is 1151

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