Corsair CX430 VS Cooler Master Extreme Power Plus 460W

[psm360]

Hi
I am going to buy a new PSU for my home computer.
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE
RAM: ADATA 4GB 1333MHZ
MOBO: ASUS M5A88-M
HDD: 80 GB WD cavier IDE
HDD2: 500GB Seagate GoFlex USB 3.0
ODD: LG DVD writer
2x120mm fans
maybe installing a AMD radeon 6770 in few months

I have narrow down these two PSU
1) Corsair CX430 430W (1X12v rail, {80-260V AC input range, that's good for lighting condition in India})
2) Cooler Master Extreme Power Plus 460W (2X12V rails, {200-250v AC input, i will be worrying all the time})
both are at same price. but have different number of 12v rails and AC inputs range.

currently reading a bunch of bad comments on Cooler Master Extreme Power Plus 460W.
People say Corsair is very good but cooler master is not good for PSU ! ?
Is that true?
Which one to get?

 

[WR2]

Hello psm360;

That's the Corsair CX430 V2... right?
It actually puts out more +12V power (336Watts) than CM EPP 460W (312W +12V).

Corsair CX430 V2 is a better option.

 

[WR2]

Corsair CX430 V2 Power Supply Review

Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 460 W (RS-460-PMSR-A3) Power Supply Review
"In summary, the only real flaw from this product considering its price range is its wrong label; this power supply should be sold as a 430 W unit. Nonetheless we think this can be an option for the average user that doesn’t need a lot of power and doesn't have money to buy a better product."

 

[WR2]

Going to overclock that CPU or video card?

 

[jsc]

Overclocking the CPU will not add more than 25 - 30 watts to the total power consumption of the system.

 

[WR2]

Overclocking both CPU and GPU?

 

[Rugger]

Corsair 430W...There is no good reason to support a PSU mfr that uses 'liar labels' to sell their products.

 

[Rugger]

A little OTT there would'nt you say?
The coolermaster does not do it's full output, but is still usable for the guys choice.

I'm not interested in a flame war. Considering the OP had narrowed down his choices to 2 PSUs and you suggested a third I could ask the same about your post. Don't get me wrong; I think the EA430 is a great PSU and Antec is a great mfr but the suggestion didn't answer the question posed.

I answered the specific question the OP asked and gave my opinion on the mfr of the other PSU. I think I was very on topic.

 

[Rugger]

You took my statement too harshly...hard to communicate nuance on a forum. I was not trying to ride a high horse just defending my post.

 

[Rugger]

That works 2 ways
You said you are not interested in a flame war, that implemented that i am starting one.
Choose your words a little more carefully next time
Peace out!

You're right it does work 2 ways. So when you're calling someone out you should choose your words more carefully, too.
Peace. Let's let this get back to the OPs issues - have a great day!

 

[psm360]

Going to overclock that CPU or video card?

yes in future, but not now

 

[psm360]

hey, calm down guys, your suggestions are welcomed, you CAN suggest some alternative products, yes I found Antec a great PSU, tomorrow I'll check all these out in local computer stores here.

Thanks

 

[psm360]

Overclocking the CPU will not add more than 25 - 30 watts to the total power consumption of the system.

hmmmm I'll consider this thing, actually this question was coming in my mind. As right now I am using a crap PSU temporarily from my old computer . Whenever I overclock a bit, some burning smell comes out from cabinet . So immediately I restart it and clock it back to stock speeds @3.2GHz and burning smell goes away. It happened 2-3 times, Now I won't OC until I get some cool PSU . I think its because of that crapy PSU. isn't it?

 

[WR2]

Very good chance it's the PSU.
Not many other things in the case would create a smell - the PSU would.

 

[psm360]

Overclocking both CPU and GPU?

I'll overclock CPU, cant say about GPU right now, maybe some day. Will I need more wattage from overclocking GPU also?

 

[psm360]

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Corsair/CX430_V2/6.html
Here I found that Corsair CX430 fails in 3.3v Advanced Transient Response test . What should I do now? Should I buy it or not?
Which component use 3.3v

But here http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/322966-28-list-recommended-psus , Tom's Hardaware recommends this PSU.
Jonnyguru also recommends it here http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=239

 

[Rugger]

Component Requirement Line(s) Used
AGP Video Card 30 – 50W +3.3V
Average PCI Card 5 – 10W +5V
10/100 NIC 4W +3.3V
SCSI Controller PCI Card 20W +3.3V and +5V
Floppy Drive 5W +5V
CD-ROM 10 – 25W +5V and +12V
DVD-ROM 10 – 25W +5V and +12V
CD-RW 10 – 25W +5V and +12V
7200rpm IDE Hard Drive 5 – 20W +5V and +12V
10,000rpm SCSI Drive 10 – 40W +5V and +12V
Case/CPU Fans 3W (ea.) +12V
Motherboard (w/o CPU or RAM) 25 – 40W +3.3V and +5V
RAM 8W per 128MB +3.3V
Pentium III Processor 38W +5V
Pentium 4 Processor 70W +12V
AMD Athlon Processor 70W +12V

 

[delluser1]

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Corsair/CX430_V2/6.html
Here I found that Corsair CX430 fails in 3.3v Advanced Transient Response test . What should I do now? Should I buy it or not?
Which component use 3.3v

But here http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/322966-28-list-recommended-psus , Tom's Hardaware recommends this PSU.
Jonnyguru also recommends it here http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=239

If you're looking for an excellent power supply, don't look at budget grade units.
Otherwise, even with the poor transient response Techpowerup gave it thier " Highly Reccomended " award.

 

[ko888]

You don't mention the magnitude of the CPU overclock you're trying to reach, but here is an example of the power increase you can expect:

Overclocking an AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition from its stock 3.2 GHz@1.328V to 3.86 GHz@1.45V requires an extra 76 Watts (6.3 Amps) from the +12V rail(s).

 

[psm360]

Thanks guys, I've got Corsair CX430V2. its a great PSU, excellent quality, all cables sleeved,
But didn't got "Powered by Corsair" case sticker, What should I do for sticker?

 

[Rugger]

Thanks guys, I've got Corsair CX430V2. its a great PSU, excellent quality, all cables sleeved,
But didn't got "Powered by Corsair" case sticker, What should I do for sticker?

Contact Corsair an see if they'll mail you a couple....free advertising for them.

 

[psm360]

ok i'll try

 

[psm360]

Best answer selected by psm360.