Is this PSU powerful enough?

[misterbsteam1]

Hello, i am buying a new power supply and need to know if this power supply is powerful enough to power my computer.

The power supply i am looking at is a Corsair 600W CX Builder Series, and these are my components:

Processor: Intel Core i5 2300
Motherboard: Sabertooth P67
Graphics card: HD 4830
Hard Drive: 7200 rpm sata
Ram: 8gb G.Skill RipjawsX
Fans: 6 x 120mm

Will this power supply be good enough to run these components, also will it be able to run the same setup with a HD 7850 graphics card instead?

Finally, i have read the longevity and safety of this PSU has been called into question, why is this? Is the power supply safe to run and will it last a long time and not damage other components when it does die?

 

[Emerald]

if will be only using one GPU, a 600W to 650W PSU will work fine.

I would spend the extra money and get a quality PSU like this Seasonic

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095

 

[misterbsteam1]

if will be only using one GPU, a 600W to 650W PSU will work fine.

I would spend the extra money and get a quality PSU like this Seasonic

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095

Hi, thanks for the reply, what is better about the power supply you linked?
Has the power supply i mentioned (Corsair 600W CX) had any problems that could damage other components in my computer?

 

[excella1221]

The CX series is a bit mediocre compared to AX, HX, and TX. Though that doesn't mean it'll fry your components, it's still fair quality compared to generic PSUs.

500-550w should be plenty for a single GPU system, and the CX600 in reality is around that in terms of amperage.

 

[misterbsteam1]

The CX series is a bit mediocre compared to AX, HX, and TX. Though that doesn't mean it'll fry your components, it's still fair quality compared to generic PSUs.

500-550w should be plenty for a single GPU system, and the CX600 in reality is around that in terms of amperage.

Hi, thanks for the reply, would a Corsair TX550M be a better choice or maybe a Corsair TX 650W V2? Would the 650w one be able to handle two graphics cards, if i were to upgrade in the future?

 

[excella1221]

TX550M would be good for a single, sure.
TX650 v2... It depends on which GPU you're going to Crossfire. I believe up to the 7870, a decent 650w would be okay.

 

[toyftw]

Hi, thanks for the reply, would a Corsair TX550M be a better choice or maybe a Corsair TX 650W V2? Would the 650w one be able to handle two graphics cards, if i were to upgrade in the future?

Hi - if you are in the US and can act today, you could get a Seasoninc X-750 gold for under $100,
I paid that for my Seasonic X-650 and it was a super deal.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087

Tom

 

[misterbsteam1]

TX550M would be good for a single, sure.
TX650 v2... It depends on which GPU you're going to Crossfire. I believe up to the 7870, a decent 650w would be okay.

Okay thanks for the help, i'll go with the TX550M as i wont be going crossfire for a while.

 

[misterbsteam1]

Hi - if you are in the US and can act today, you could get a Seasoninc X-750 gold for under $100,
I paid that for my Seasonic X-650 and it was a super deal.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087

Tom

Hi, unfortunately i'm in the UK . Thanks anyway though.