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I actually bought the CX750 because I thought it was a good price ($57). At the time I thought power was power and it is all the same but after reading here I found that people say it is not good for overclocking. I haven't used it yet as I haven't ordered any other parts but is it really that bad?
I am planning on this build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CLDMyc and I do want to do some overclocking but not like open loop water cooling super overclocking, maybe with a closed loop water cooling.
Do you think it is worth the 15% restocking fee to return it and get a better one?
I am planning on this build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CLDMyc and I do want to do some overclocking but not like open loop water cooling super overclocking, maybe with a closed loop water cooling.
Do you think it is worth the 15% restocking fee to return it and get a better one?
rolli59
October 17, 2014 6:47:58 AM
nimonster said:
Hmm. Anything below around $80 dollars? I actually got this for $57. I do want to sli in the far future and add more ram and closed loop cooling and another hdd so that's why i chose 750 although 650 might work too.What does it mean by not for serious overclocking? What would happen if i did?
XFX 750 $75 after MIR http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750snlb... Or Rosewill Capstone 750 gold rated $80 http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-caps...
guanyu210379
October 17, 2014 2:38:30 AM
coolcole01
October 17, 2014 12:27:06 AM
guanyu210379
October 17, 2014 12:22:52 AM
Choosing PSU, you must keep several things in consideration like:
OC, usage time per day, expected live span, price, etc.
CX750 is still better than cheaper crappy low-classed PSUs but not yet good for a PSU to be used in high-end rig.
You spent quite a lot for the rig and you would want the rig to run stable for quite a long time, and therefore you would want a good quality PSU.
I would not hold back because of only extra USD50 for the PSU.
OC, usage time per day, expected live span, price, etc.
CX750 is still better than cheaper crappy low-classed PSUs but not yet good for a PSU to be used in high-end rig.
You spent quite a lot for the rig and you would want the rig to run stable for quite a long time, and therefore you would want a good quality PSU.
I would not hold back because of only extra USD50 for the PSU.
i7Baby
October 16, 2014 11:48:41 PM
nimonster
October 16, 2014 10:44:43 PM
i7Baby
October 16, 2014 10:37:36 PM
Your build is high end. You should have a high end PSU.
I gather you want 750W with a view to getting a 2nd 970 down the track. I'd recommend EVGA Supernova 750 gold - $115 Newegg
PSU rankings - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supp...
CX - Tier 3 - not ideal for serious overclocking
Supernova - Tier 1 - Highly recommended for any situation
You can Google reviews on them.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&fil...
I gather you want 750W with a view to getting a 2nd 970 down the track. I'd recommend EVGA Supernova 750 gold - $115 Newegg
PSU rankings - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supp...
CX - Tier 3 - not ideal for serious overclocking
Supernova - Tier 1 - Highly recommended for any situation
You can Google reviews on them.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&fil...
rolli59
October 16, 2014 10:29:42 PM
Alex Kelly
October 16, 2014 10:28:05 PM
Yes, I think it'd be worth it for a high end build like that.
They aren't the best option because bad voltage regulation, ripple suppression and coil whine issues are common. The fan also gets pretty loud and yeah, it's just not a great PSU.
Also uses cheap parts as mentioned above.
Good options are EVGA B2/G2, XFX or Seasonic PSUs.
If you haven't ordered your GPU yet, I'd suggest not going for the EVGA model as it's the loudest and hottest 970 out.
ASUS & MSI make the best cards.
They aren't the best option because bad voltage regulation, ripple suppression and coil whine issues are common. The fan also gets pretty loud and yeah, it's just not a great PSU.
Also uses cheap parts as mentioned above.
Good options are EVGA B2/G2, XFX or Seasonic PSUs.
If you haven't ordered your GPU yet, I'd suggest not going for the EVGA model as it's the loudest and hottest 970 out.
ASUS & MSI make the best cards.
Richard Ricardo
October 16, 2014 10:26:52 PM
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