Reddit reviews Corsair CX Series 500 Watt 80 Plus Bronze Certified Non-Modular Power Supply (CP-9020047-US)

I was afraid of that. Your PSU most likely doesn't have the connectors to power your card. I'd recommend getting a new PSU, probably a CX500 from Corsair should be fine. 99.9% of cards with the performance of a 760 will require external power.

What the person said above and below. I would not recommend using just any brands for PSU. It's pretty much the foundation of your whole PSU. You don't want your whole system to go haywire because of your PSU.

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CX500-Supply-Bronze-Certified/dp/B0092ML0MY

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Power-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=pd_lpo_147_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8B9TGAJJPZAK7TDGF3EJ

I had the 500 PSU EVGA. I recently upgraded 3 months ago. It's wonderful!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0092ML0MY/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d0_i4?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0DKEF0DMX48517H4683C&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1389517282&pf_rd_i=507846 is an example of the part im refering too

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0092ML0MY

Get a Corsair 500W 80 Plus

Edit: Or even a 430W just be fine. I think.

I have the 990 MT with the i7-2600. I would suggest buying the corsair CX550 or CX600 psu for this as it is the EXACT size of the stock PSU you need to install using the case's included mounting bracket. If you don't get the right size the bracket will get in the way of installing the side panel.

This one ----> https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CX600-Supply-Bronze-Certified/dp/B0092ML0MY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1522928777&sr=8-4&keywords=corsair%2Bcx%2Bseries%2B550%2Bwatt%2B80%2Bplus%2Bbronze%2Bcertified&dpID=51YFU0kvQJL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1

I would go with at least the 500 watt model, but I have the 550 watt, you can find them on sale usually.

When it comes to the GPU, just make sure you are buying one that is less than 8" in length. I have the EVGA SC GTX1060 3gb ---- single fan model that is factory overclocked.

Just make sure you aren't trying to install a GPU that runs off only the PCI-E power as it only supplies a max of 50ish watts or less to the card (Dell says only 35watts, but it will push a little more than that). You want a card that will run off the 6 or 8 pin pci-e power connectors on the new PSU.

Picking up 2 more sticks of DDR3 ram is also recommended. I have 16gb in my system now. Keep in mind this board only supports 4 x 4gb dimms of ram. I picked up a matching 8gb kit of matching ram for my machine for $32 from a reputable seller on ebay. just something to keep in the back of your mind.

I've also installed a 4 port usb 3.0 card on my machine. It will fit just fine in the bottom pci-e 16x slot of the mobo. TRUST me, you will want this as the included 2.0 ports are slow as molasses for 3.0 usb drives. You can pick one up here ---> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011LZY20G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also decided to go with an ssd for the boot drive and programs. I went with the Samsung Evo 850 250gb. Make sure you place the SATA cable on the furthest right SATA port on the MOBO. This is the only SATA 3.0 port on the motherboard, the next one to the left is a SATA 2.0 port (that I have a 2tb 7200rpm HDD on for storage and games). I wouldn't use the furthest left 2 white sata ports. They are sata 1.0 and the controller is garbage for those two ports and a known issue with these motherboard.

Last thing I would mention is that if you are running this on Windows for gaming, I would stick to the Windows 7 Pro install that came with your machine. Trying to get my GPU and Windows 10 drivers working on my machine was a nightmare and required hours of searching for compatible drivers, also the board in the 990 didn't get the bios update for win 8.1 or win 10. So for the life of this machine --- 2-3 more years, I would stick with win 7 since it is supported till 2020.

GOOD LUCK!!! PM me if you have questions!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0092ML0MY/ref=twister_B01DLKRLAW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Already bought this

http://www.amazon.in/dp/B0092ML0MY/ref=pe_386221_132108141_TE_item but thank you for the suggestion.

Corsair CX600, if that's too expensive you can downgrade to the Corsair CX500 relatively safely.

This one look good?

Should I have any power consumption worries getting an r9 290 GPU if I have a Corsair CX 500w? And if so is there a manufacturer that would be better for power usage and temp? I've heard 970's have lower power consumption but I'm trying to stay as budget as possible while still able to run Witcher 3 at playable settings.

Amazon Link to PSU http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0092ML0MY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I replied in the other thread, but that post may have been older.

With 4x 280x's you need to have ~ 1200 watts for the cards (with minor downvolting applied and about 100 for the system board. So in the 1300 watt realm its prolly better to get:


1x 1000 watt PSU with 3 cards running here this PSU

1x 550 watt psu for the system board and 1 gfx card

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That said if your going with the 280x you might also go for bang for the buck! Just get 2x the 1000 watt PSU, skip the smaller PSU. Get 2 additional cards then this MOBO:

H81 mobo

If you are thinking of growing the board in the future this makes more sense now. You also need to get all risers (I recommend the USB 3 style also, link on sidebar of /r/scryptminingrigs)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0092ML0MY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Hows this?

Edit: Also i see theres a modular and non-modular one, Theres also a 600 and 700 watt version, should i pick one of those instead?

Thanks. I have tried turning it on with just the mobo, but with no RAM installed. And about the PSU, I just realized I'm not actually using that one. I'm using another one mentioned in the video. http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Watt-EPS%C2%A0-CX500/dp/B0092ML0MY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1364752620&sr=1-1&keywords=500W+Storm+Silent+LPJ19-25
That is what I'm using. I will try the things you guys suggested and give feedback ASAP.

With that low a budget I suggest getting a use Optiplex 790 MT i5 $120. Upgrade the HDD to a SSD and upgrade the PSU $45 and add your current GPU for a good system in the cheap. Plus this [WiFi card] ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016K0896K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DVb8AbQ3ZC409) $45.

$210 total. You'll have enough to upgrade to a better GPU.

Okay, if you think $70 is too much for a semi-modular bronze PSU then what would you suggest? I've been flip-flopping on my choices a lot lately. I've considered the Corsair CX, Corsair CS, This Seasonic one is gold and modular.

You don't need to get a CPU cooler if you're not planning to overclock. Your i5-4460 is not overclockable, BTW, since it does not have a K at the end (ex. 4460K). Consider also bumping it up to a 4690. I see a lot of people using it and it's great for the price. I got one myself recently for my first build.

You can save some money by getting a non-modular PSU if you don't mind not having impeccably clean cables. Check this one out.

MicroATX high-five. Your case looks very interesting. I went with this one personally.

So, something like this would work really well? What would I need to hook the power cables from this up to the car amp? Are there grounding issues? This looks promising...and for $60 - I'm jacked about it.

which of these two would you recommend?
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/product-reviews/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=avp_only_reviews&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=recent

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CX500-Supply-Bronze-Certified/dp/B0092ML0MY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1479251405&sr=8-3&keywords=500+atx+power+supply

I don't see any problems with this system, however you can probably save a little bit of money by going with this power supply. The 600W is a bit much for just this, 500W would be fine.

Idk if I should get the GTX 1660 ti or RTX 2060. I want to get the RTX 2060 but I’m reconsidering because I want to get the GTX 1660 ti and upgrade my cpu to ryzen 5 3600. I also have a 500w psu , which I would have to upgrade if I do get the RTX 2060. I’m on a budget, so could y’all give me your opinions.

Would this work as well? https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CX500-Supply-Bronze-Certified/dp/B0092ML0MY/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&dd=rCzp0GH8kYnN7-Uv3bWVyA%2C%2C&ie=UTF8&qid=1482157156&sr=1-1&keywords=power%2Bsupply%2B500w&refinements=p_96%3A10155283011

Those Corsair PSUs are currently going for about 47 on Amazon and NewEgg, which should include shipping (NewEgg is free standard and I have Prime, so it doesn't show).

After shipping costs and PayPal fees you'd be at about/above retail+tax and they'd be getting a new PSU instead of a used one.

If you only have $300 then you will have to be a bit canny with your upgrade. The i5 4570K mentioned is a really nice CPU, but just buying that CPU and a cheap board you will have used your entire budget - leaving you with the HD 6450 graphics card, which is really poor for gaming and will severly limit your performance in all modern games (including arma2/dayz).

Depending what your motherboard model is (which you can find out using CPU-Z http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html) you may be able to upgrade to something like an AMD Phenom II X4 965. This is a relatively powerful chip and can be found relatively cheaply second-hand (or new for $100 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727).

With the remaining money you will be able to afford a decent graphics card - something like a HD 7850 1GB for ~$155.

However, both the graphic card and CPU upgrades will draw more power than your existing components - so the Power Supply Unit (PSU) in your current system may not be up to the task. Therefore, if a new PSU is needed then a decent quality replacement unit like this 500W corsair would be ideal http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Series-Watt-CX500/dp/B0092ML0MY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373701374&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair+cx+500w .

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Edit: Just realised you mentioned £s first - so assuming you are based in the UK. In that case, the items mentioned above can be found at these places (though other shops are available):

Phenom II X4 965 CPU: http://www.ebuyer.com/186428-amd-phenom-ii-x4-965-black-edition-3-4ghz-socket-am3-6mb-l3-hdz965fbgmbox (free delivery from ebuyer) £72

Corsair CX 500W Bronze: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Bronze-Supply/dp/B009RMP2VE/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1373701808&sr=1-1&keywords=corsair+cx+500w £46

HIS HD 7850 1GB: http://www.ebuyer.com/483272-his-7850-fan-1gb-gddr5-pci-e-dvi-hdmi-2xmini-dp-h785f1g2m £128

Total: £246

Unfortunately, in UK prices the parts are more expensive and therefore out of budget. To stick close to the £200 budget then this rather good value Asus GTX 650 Ti 1GB (http://www.amazon.co.uk/GeForce-Graphics-Dual-link-Express-Technology/dp/B009M4MAIK/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1373702235&sr=1-2&keywords=gtx+650+ti ) for £85 put you at just £203 including delivery.

You don't want anymore RAM, you should upgrade your CPU to maybe a 1155 series overclockable i5 or i7? Or if you want a bigger upgrade, get a new 1150 compatible mobo and a 4690k or something like that. As for the GPU depending on the price range i'd suggest getting the R9 280 or the GTX 970 once again if you're looking for a big upgrade. If you PSU is less than 500W you probably want to upgrade that tpp/

Ok, I was just trying to find one through Amazon Prime so I could get it here pretty quick. Would this be a better option? https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CX500-Supply-Bronze-Certified/dp/B0092ML0MY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492720275&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair%2B500w&th=1

personally i would recommend this if you can afford it

but this is ok if you need it to be less expensive.

the only real benefit the first one has is that its fully modular

$55 will get you the Corsair CX500. Definitely don't cheap out on your power supply. Corsair has top notch quality and support as well.

I got a gtx 970 and my power supply died, it was a 1050 watt and i think it died cause my old case was badly ventilated.

I wanted one of these to go with my 16 gigs of ram, and my I7 processor, is this enough or should i go to a 600 watt?

Mini-ITX setups are king of this field! Unfortunately they tend to get kind of expensive, and Intel seems to be the only only one on the boat. If you are looking for a less expensive setup, the AMD APU line is stellar for entry-mid range gaming setups ref=sr_1_2on the cheap. Here is my suggestion:

AMD A10 6800K:
http://www.amazon.com/AMD-A10-Series-Desktops-A10-6800K-AD680KWOHLBOX/dp/B00CPLGGXM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416517343&sr=8-2&keywords=amd+apu+a10

8gb DDR3:
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-HyperX-FURY-2x4GB-1600MHz/dp/B00J8E93G6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416517439&sr=8-1&keywords=8gb+ddr3

Gigabyte FM2+ A88x Motherboard:
http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Dual-Link-Monitor-Motherboard-GA-F2A88X-D3H/dp/B00F8AFLG0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416517490&sr=8-1&keywords=gigabyte+fm2%2B

Silverstone Tek Grandia Case
http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Tek-Aluminum-Computer-GD09B/dp/B00KHO0MRK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416517616&sr=8-1&keywords=htpc+atx+case

Corsair Builder Series CX 500 Watt
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Series-Watt-CX500/dp/B0092ML0MY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416517704&sr=8-1&keywords=500watt+corsair

You can either go with a single 1TB HDD or a 120gb SSD and still remain in budget. I would suggest Samsung for the SSD and any old HDD will do, they are all about the same these days.

Additionally, if you wanted a boost in video game performance you Crossfire [Link the internal GPU with a Graphics card in this case] for a fairly significant performance boost. Below is a link to the card that delivers:

http://www.amazon.com/XFX-650MHz-PCI-Express-Graphics-HD667XCLF3/dp/B00AHV7NNE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416517809&sr=8-1&keywords=HD+6670


Excluding the graphics card, you are just below you $500 maximum. I would highly suggest the card if you intend on some light gaming.

Good Luck!

This PSU

I think you should consider at least a 500w PSU with a 750ti and Intel. If you have room in your budget, I'd get a CX500, or this 500w PSU that costs LESS then the one on your parts list.

Sorry to sound rude but have you checked amazon?
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Series-Watt-CX500/dp/B0092ML0MY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396266649&sr=8-1&keywords=500+watt+psu
Pretty good price.

Here's that same price on Amazon though I'm not sure about TigerDirect's policy on international shipping...

In the last part of my build, currently all I have left is the GPU and CPU, will be purchasing this week. I am just curious which direction I should go, I have been pondering for a few weeks and I really don't know. School is coming up quick and I don't really have time to wait for the 1070 so I need some advice on which card to get. THE KICKER- I only have a 500w PSU and I am only going to be doing 1080p.

So I am thinking of just doing the 970, they are going for pretty cheap on hardwareswap, but I have a 300 dollar budget for the GPU, what do you all think?

EDIT- I would like to do a 980 if my PSU can handle it.

This is my PSU

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CX500-Supply-Bronze-Certified/dp/B0092ML0MY?ie=UTF8&keywords=cx500&qid=1465323513&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

Don't cheap out on the PSU. It's not about the CPU... He's just saying that PSU is junk. Get a reliable one from a GOOD BRAND. (Super important!) Look at cooler master or corsair - http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Watt-EPS%C2%A0-CX500/dp/B0092ML0MY/ref=lp_1161760_1_3_m?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1405893912&sr=1-3

This one is 500W and will work fine.

My go to units for quality power supplies for budget builds are http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DGHKK7M?cache=49564a6a1dba498d498cb354f6db0c9b&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1413721003&sr=8-2#ref=mp_s_a_1_2 and http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0092ML0MY?cache=49564a6a1dba498d498cb354f6db0c9b&pi=SX200_QL40&qid=1413721080&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1 . They both have an excellent track record and got great reviews on jonnyguru.com . The corsair unit has a semi modular option as well for 10$ more.

The corsair cx500 is modular and pretty reliable choice for your system. Pretty good value too.
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GPU Power
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100$ Thuban 1100t (Used)
80$ RAM 1x8GB
100$ Maximus IV Extreme (Used)
350$ GTX 770
50$ 1TB Hard Drive
60$ PSU
50$ Case
Total
790$
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CPU Power
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150$ FX-8320
50$ 1TB Hard Drive
80$ RAM 1x8GB
170$ Sabertooth 990FX R2
250$ GTX 760
60$ PSU
50$ Case
Total
850$