Going to buy a new PSU need advice on which one to get

Kane_9 · Oct 8, 2017

Hello!
I am in need of a new PSU for my gaming PC I'd like to know which one out of these two would suit my system best also for some quality so nothing pops or blows up, unfortunately these are my only two choices since I need one right now. I might also get a 980ti next month.

here is my system https://pcpartpicker.com/list/66QKzM

First one is corsair 650w CXM (newer one gray unit) https://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsair-cx-m-series-650w-atx12v-2-4-eps12v-2-92-modular-power-supply-matte-black/5845214.p?skuId=5845214
or
corsair 850w TXM https://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsair-enthusiast-series-850w-atx12v-2-31-eps12v-2-92-modular-power-supply-black/5845210.p?skuId=5845210

Which one would be better? Also does anybody know who makes both units (FSP HEC CWT etc?)

superninja12 · Oct 8, 2017

I would get : PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $78.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-08 10:43 EDT-0400

or that cxm if bestbuy is your only option.

platform is cwt most likely

Kane_9 · Oct 8, 2017

superninja12 :

Like I said I would but I need a new one by tomorrow I can't wait a week and a half like last time

jankerson · Oct 8, 2017

You are buying local?

Personally I would not do that, order online as you will have better choices for around the same prices.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Rp8H99/corsair-power-supply-cp9020091na

Much better than either one of the ones you posted, leaps and bounds better.

jankerson · Oct 8, 2017

Kane_9 :

superninja12 :

Like I said I would but I need a new one by tomorrow I can't wait a week and a half like last time

Better to wait, and get a good unit and pay less.

You can get faster shipping.

Dunlop0078 · Oct 8, 2017

They grey label CXM650 is CWT. The grey label TXM850 is great wall. Your system does not need near 850watts. I would look at the RMX650 or RMX550, it is also a CWT unit but is higher quality and performs much better than the CXM. The 550 RMX has a 7 year warranty, the 650 has a 10 year, versus the CXM which has a 5 year.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Rp8H99/corsair-power-supply-cp9020091na

Karadjgne · Oct 8, 2017

GreatWall is OEM for the TXM, CWT is OEM for the CXM you chose, but that's really a moot point as both companies build the units to Corsair engineers specs and both are capable of grade A units or junk. Depends entirely on what the vendor specifies. In this case, the TXM is the higher grade unit, designed more for gaming loads than the CXM, which is still a respectable budget line, now.

A 980ti only has a basic requirement of a 600w psu, so will run just fine on a quality 550w psu and still have some headroom for OC. You don't need an 850w psu for that system, 650w is plenty, including whatever OC you can slap in it. So it becomes a question of just which unit is better for you. The higher grade unit with tons of overhead, or the lower grade unit with more than enough. Either one will do the job. I'd go with the TXM, personally, because I prefer quality over quantity in general, and the TXM is the better unit regardless of size.

madmatt30 · Oct 8, 2017

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/evga-650w-atx-modular-gq-power-supply-black/5597200.p?skuId=5597200

If they have that GQ in locally its better than both those corsairs.

Dunlop0078 · Oct 8, 2017

Karadjgne :

I agree but the RMX650 is slightly cheaper than the TXM850. I think one of the RMX psu's is the best choice for the OP if they are willing to spend around $100 on a psu.

EDIT: Oh, missed that they had to buy it at best buy. I would go for the G3 then.

superninja12 · Oct 8, 2017

If u need to buy at best buy I recommand you : PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $99.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-08 11:12 EDT-0400

Just a note: some people claim this psu is loud

jankerson · Oct 8, 2017

madmatt30 :

They also have a G3 650W... On sale.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/evga-650w-atx12v-eps12v-modular-power-supply-black/5753408.p?skuId=5753408

Kane_9 · Oct 8, 2017

Except they don't sell the G series anymore in store only the 850BQ, 600B and 500B those I know are HEC crap

jankerson · Oct 8, 2017

Kane_9 :

So is the CXM, budget unit and not all that great....

The TXM is a better unit than the CXM, but it's 850W. LOL

You can get an even better quality unit for the same or cheaper by ordering.

superninja12 · Oct 8, 2017

I would look futher

is there no microcenter or something close?

Kane_9 · Oct 8, 2017

superninja12 :

Sadly no

superninja12 · Oct 8, 2017

Than I would get the cxm for sure

its a great unit

jankerson · Oct 8, 2017

Kane_9 :

You can get like 2 day shipping if you don't want to wait.

Kane_9 · Oct 8, 2017

superninja12 :

I decided on waiting thanks.

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