Can a CX PSU handle an i7/i5?

[Yuniks]

Hello,

I was just wondering if a Corsair CX could handle an Intel Core i7 processor(non-k edition processors)

For example, I have a Corsair CX500 with almost 400W powering my system altogether. Would it then handle a Core i7 upgrade?

[Aytex]

yes

 

works fine

[Sintezza]

ye why not?

[don_svetlio]

Mandatory videos

[don_svetlio]

Don't pull the devil's tail, or in this case, don't use the devil's home-made PSU

[Yuniks]

ye why not?

I've just heard of over voltages with high end components and lower end power supplies

[don_svetlio]

I've just heard of over voltages with high end components and lower end power supplies

CX are bad and a fire hazard - replace the PSU with something good like the EVGA G2/GS or Antec HCG first.

[Yuniks]

Alright, thanks for all the info.

What about an i5? For example, an i5 4690(non-k)

[Aytex]

CX are bad and a fire hazard - replace the PSU with something good like the EVGA G2/GS or Antec HCG first.

cna you fucking chill out. jesus. he just wants to know if it works or not

[Aytex]

Alright, thanks for all the info.

What about an i5? For example, an i5 4690(non-k)

i5 would have less tdp I think so still works.

[don_svetlio]

Alright, thanks for all the info.

What about an i5? For example, an i5 4690(non-k)

if not OCing get the 4460 and save some money - not worth going higher.

[zzenigmaxzz]

could it handle it, yes... would i recommend it... no

 

cx are for basic builds stuff like pentiums and i3s, anyone using their pc under a heavier load like gaming and rendering really shouldnt use a cx psu. getting like a seasonic g series or a g2 evga would be the better upgrade at this time honestly

[don_svetlio]

cna you fucking chill out. jesus. he just wants to know if it works or not

can you please stop defending a bad product?

[Sintezza]

CX are bad and a fire hazard - replace the PSU with something good like the EVGA G2/GS or Antec HCG first.

 

i think that you are exaggerating a bit.

All though the CX series are not the best quality out there,

They are difinitely not the worst either.

[Guest]

i5 would have less tdp I think so still works.

Would it work? yes

For how long? Uncertin but i wouldnt think it would last more than 2 years.

Is it safe? HELL NO

[Aytex]

i think that you are exaggerating a bit.

All though the CX series are not the best quality out there,

They are difinitely not the worst either.

They're different models some are good some are bad. but I think there is a higher % of you getting a good one if you had one. I bought mine 2 years ago and its still running fine

But it still dosen't mean there are all good, surly there are bad models out there

[Guest]

i think that you are exaggerating a bit.

All though the CX series are not the best quality out there,

They are difinitely not the worst either.

True but its still NOTHING you should put in a system which ambient temperature inside the case exceeds 35 degrees Celsius or is under a decently heavy load (65%+) for extended periods of time.

[don_svetlio]

i think that you are exaggerating a bit.

All though the CX series are not the best quality out there,

They are difinitely not the worst either.

 

They're different models some are good some are bad. but I think there is a higher % of you getting a good one if you had one. I bought mine 2 years ago and its still running fine

But it still dosen't mean there are all good, surly there are bad models out there

You know what - I'm too tired of repeating myself over and over. We've had 4 of them blow up on this forum past 2 weeks - 1 GPU died, 1 SSD died, 1 motherboard died - 4 different rigs. Whatever

[Yuniks]

Alright so if I need a new power supply, what would be a good one for an i7/i5 upgrade to this system?

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/JTech/saved/DkKxFT

[Sintezza]

They're different models some are good some are bad. but I think there is a higher % of you getting a good one if you had one. I bought mine 2 years ago and its still running fine

But it still dosen't mean there are all good, surly there are bad models out there

 

its also a matter of luck aswell ofc.

[OfficialJsP]

Yes works fine I use an CX750M with and i7 4790k

[Aytex]

You know what - I'm too tired of repeating myself over and over. We've had 4 of them blow up on this forum past 2 weeks - 1 GPU died, 1 SSD died, 1 motherboard died - 4 different rigs. Whatever

And im too tired of "defending it"

im just saying some are good some are bad, chill brah

[Guest]

They're different models some are good some are bad. but I think there is a higher % of you getting a good one if you had one. I bought mine 2 years ago and its still running fine

But it still dosen't mean there are all good, surly there are bad models out there

They are all pretty bad but there are some that are worse.

[Sintezza]

You know what - I'm too tired of repeating myself over and over. We've had 4 of them blow up on this forum past 2 weeks - 1 GPU died, 1 SSD died, 1 motherboard died - 4 different rigs. Whatever

 

That doesnt mean anything realy.

i have seen 5 seasonics die in a row.....

 

I have no idea what you try to say with that.

 

like i said CX units are not the best quality,

But definitely also not the worst realy.

There are way worse psu´s then cwt units.

[Aytex]

True but its still NOTHING you should put in a system which ambient temperature inside the case exceeds 35 degrees Celsius or is under a decently heavy load (65%+) for extended periods of time.

Well then my Pc should be broken then....

Clearly this is wrong information lol