Is a Corsair CX750M PSU good enough for my pc?

[GoldenLeaf]

My specs are:

 

CPU - I7 4770 @ 4.3Ghz
Motherboard - Asus Sabertooth Z87
RAM - 16GB Kingston HyperX Beast 2400Mhz
GPU - Nvidia MSI 980ti 6GB Twin Frozr OC
Case - Corsair Obsidian 750D
Storage - Samsung 250GB SSD and 3x 1TB WD Caviar Black
PSU - Corsair CX750M
Display - Asus PG279Q ROG Swift 27" ISP 1440p @ 165Hz
Cooling - Corsair H80
Mouse - Logitech G9X
Operating System - Win 10 Pro

 

I have been informed that my PSU is not good enough to power the 980ti I have installed as I am getting crashes on games right now.

 

Can anyone confirm whether they would agree that I need a better PSU like a Corsair HXi Series HX1000i or am I fine with what I have and it must be something else causing the crashes?

 

Thank you in advance

[STRMfrmXMN]

My specs are:

 

CPU - I7 4770 @ 4.3Ghz

Motherboard - Asus Sabertooth Z87

RAM - 16GB Kingston HyperX Beast 2400Mhz

GPU - Nvidia MSI 980ti 6GB Twin Frozr OC

Case - Corsair Obsidian 750D

Storage - Samsung 250GB SSD and 3x 1TB WD Caviar Black

PSU - Corsair CX750M

Display - Asus PG279Q ROG Swift 27" ISP 1440p @ 165Hz

Cooling - Corsair H80

Mouse - Logitech G9X

Operating System - Win 10 Pro

 

I have been informed that my PSU is not good enough to power the 980ti I have installed as I am getting crashes on games right now.

 

Can anyone confirm whether they would agree that I need a better PSU like a Corsair HXi Series HX1000i or am I fine with what I have and it must be something else causing the crashes?

 

Thank you in advance

You don't need more wattage, you need a better PSU. See if you can return it, get your money back, and get an EVGA GS/B2/GQ/G2

[Aytex]

Good to go

[TheRandomness]

You're getting crashes in games because the CX series from Corsair uses low quality components that should never be used in a higher end gaming system. Post number #2 for options.

[daniellearmouth]

With a 980 Ti?

 

You jest, surely.

 

With a card like that, it's sure to not be too happy with it.

[manikyath]

get a seasonic unit.

 

quoting corsair's website: "CX is ideal for basic system builds"

 

i'm unsure where basic and a 980Ti come together...

[STRMfrmXMN]

get a seasonic unit.

 

quoting corsair's website: "CX is ideal for basic system builds"

 

i'm unsure where basic and a 980Ti come together...

I mean the 980ti is basically a graphics card.

[PlayStation 2]

The CX 750 ain't a great PSU but it can handle an i7 and a 980 Ti.

Set the clockspeeds on the i7 back to stock

 

Now if you want a good 750 watt PSU, get http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371073 as it's a Seasonic unit that's nonmodular and cheap as fuck

[Patrick Bateman]

id invest in a higher quality psu. any seasonic oem unit, any superflower oem unit will do just fine.. the ones @STRMfrmXMN listed are all superflower oem..

[GoldenLeaf]

Well just for the record; I have had this system for about 1 1/2 years, had a GTX 770 before and just just upgraded the GPU. So I guess by the reaction I have has though slightly mixed I guess I should get a better PSU to make my GPU happier.

 

Thank for your your responses Lots of love.

[DominicNikon]

You're getting crashes in games because the CX series from Corsair uses low quality components that should never be used in a higher end gaming system. Post number #2 for options.

i have a cx750m psu on a high end gaming pc and its fine with no game crashes or overheating issues

[STRMfrmXMN]

id invest in a higher quality psu. any seasonic oem unit, any superflower oem unit will do just fine.. the ones @STRMfrmXMN listed are all superflower oem..

And the Seasonic OEM GS

[GoldenLeaf]

a power supply wouldn't cause crashes in games.. it would crash the whole system.

Sorry I wasn't clear the system crashes not just the games.

[STRMfrmXMN]

i have a cx750m psu on a high end gaming pc and its fine with no game crashes or overheating issues

"I have a CX750M and haven't had problems therefor it's a good PSU."

 

Let's write that like this.

 

"I own an AMC Pacer and it hasn't had any problems so it's a good car."

[Patrick Bateman]

i have a cx750m psu on a high end gaming pc and its fine with no game crashes or overheating issues

doesnt mean it isnt low quality..

also 760 aint high end lol.

[shadowbyte]

If you want to stay with corsair, look at the HXi power supplies. 80+ Platinum efficiency, ultra quiet, corsair link. 

[TheRandomness]

a power supply wouldn't cause crashes in games.. it would crash the whole system.

Could be shitty power deliver to the graphic card

[daniellearmouth]

If you want to stay with corsair, look at the HXi power supplies. 80+ Platinum efficiency, ultra quiet, corsair link. 

 

Or the recently released RMx line. The RM1000x got the full 10/10 on Jonnyguru.

[astranger200]

[GoldenLeaf]

Thank you for your interesting response.

[Belgarathian]

The CX series is designed for low cost, basic builds. I would recommend upgrading the PSU to a HX, RM, or AX series. 750W Would be more than enough. 

[GoldenLeaf]

I told him that.

Hey my friend. I really did appreciate your input, help and advice, but I just thought I would open up the question to a larger audience to view their as important input. Hope you weren't offended. Thank you again.

[GoldenLeaf]

Think I am going to get a Seasonic Platinum 860 then. Good choice?

[DominicNikon]

"I have a CX750M and haven't had problems therefor it's a good PSU."

 

Let's write that like this.

 

"I own an AMC Pacer and it hasn't had any problems so it's a good car."

i never said it was a good psu

[jimakos234]

Think I am going to get a Seasonic Platinum 860 then. Good choice?

really nice choice.

keep in mind any evga Gq/Gs/G2/P2/Ps would do the job

the EVGA PS 1000w is currently on the cheap, you can grab it for 120 usd ( gs/ps made from seasonic, g2/p2 from superflower -both are top notch quality)

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220ps1000v1