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Is this a good  PSU for this build?

Since everybody is complaining about the cx series(which at pcpartpicker everyone is happy about)

i had to change it, so is this fractal design one good?

 
 
 
 
EDIT:would the fractal design one be better with this below stated rig?
 
 
 
 

 

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($198.75 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($89.75 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Adorama) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card  ($143.98 @ Newegg) 
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i5 4460 + B85 + R9 380 is FAR superior

Archangel (Desktop) CPU: i5 4590 GPU:Asus R9 280  3GB RAM:HyperX Beast 2x4GBPSU:SeaSonic S12G 750W Mobo:GA-H97m-HD3 Case:CM Silencio 650 Storage:1 TB WD Red
Celestial (Laptop 1) CPU:i7 4720HQ GPU:GTX 860M 4GB RAM:2x4GB SK Hynix DDR3Storage: 250GB 850 EVO Model:Lenovo Y50-70
Seraph (Laptop 2) CPU:i7 6700HQ GPU:GTX 970M 3GB RAM:2x8GB DDR4Storage: 256GB Samsung 951 + 1TB Toshiba HDD Model:Asus GL502VT
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I would recommend an EVGA, you can get a 750W for the same price as that Fractal 450W.

EVGA W1 are absolutely atrocious

EVGA B1 and G1 are crappy

EVGA NEX are meh

The rest are good

Archangel (Desktop) CPU: i5 4590 GPU:Asus R9 280  3GB RAM:HyperX Beast 2x4GBPSU:SeaSonic S12G 750W Mobo:GA-H97m-HD3 Case:CM Silencio 650 Storage:1 TB WD Red
Celestial (Laptop 1) CPU:i7 4720HQ GPU:GTX 860M 4GB RAM:2x4GB SK Hynix DDR3Storage: 250GB 850 EVO Model:Lenovo Y50-70
Seraph (Laptop 2) CPU:i7 6700HQ GPU:GTX 970M 3GB RAM:2x8GB DDR4Storage: 256GB Samsung 951 + 1TB Toshiba HDD Model:Asus GL502VT
Windows 10 is now MSX! - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/440190-can-we-start-calling-windows-10/page-6

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this is always helpful psu tier list http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

the higher the tier the better the psu is also dont get a 750 ti  low end last gen if you need an nvidia card get a 950 or 960 if you dont need an nvidia card im not as helpful because the amd card naming is frustrating 

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Is this a good  PSU for this build?

Since everybody is complaining about the cx series(which at pcpartpicker everyone is happy about)

i had to change it, so is this fractal design one good?

 
 

 

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($198.75 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($89.75 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Adorama) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card  ($143.98 @ Newegg) 

 

That's a decent PSU for that build although that's REALLY poorly balanced...

My account is almost entirely dormant. Hope you all are having a grand time. Many years of fun were had here.

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full build, better overall(get a xfx psu, it is very reliable)

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($50.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Patriot Blast 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($193.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT WH ATX Mid Tower Case  ($42.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($62.40 @ Amazon)
Total: $604.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-18 13:13 EST-0500

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Is this a good  PSU for this build?

Since everybody is complaining about the cx series(which at pcpartpicker everyone is happy about)

i had to change it, so is this fractal design one good?

 
 

 

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($198.75 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($89.75 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Adorama) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card  ($143.98 @ Newegg) 

 

Just anyone from XFX had a few in my timer never had a problem with anyone of them ;)

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i5 4460 + B85 + R9 380 is FAR superior

 

 

I would recommend an EVGA, you can get a 750W for the same price as that Fractal 450W.

 

 

EVGA W1 are absolutely atrocious

EVGA B1 and G1 are crappy

EVGA NEX are meh

The rest are good

 

 

this is always helpful psu tier list http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

the higher the tier the better the psu is also dont get a 750 ti  low end last gen if you need an nvidia card get a 950 or 960 if you dont need an nvidia card im not as helpful because the amd card naming is frustrating 

 

 

That's a decent PSU for that build although that's REALLY poorly balanced...

 

 

full build, better overall(get a xfx psu, it is very reliable)

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($50.88 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Patriot Blast 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($45.98 @ Newegg)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($193.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Deepcool TESSERACT WH ATX Mid Tower Case  ($42.98 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: XFX TS 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($62.40 @ Amazon)

Total: $604.20

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-18 13:13 EST-0500

 

 

Just anyone from XFX had a few in my timer never had a problem with anyone of them ;)

Everyone has something against the CX series but i still don't get that, where do you guys get that from?

 

every single review about them even on johny guru is well reviewed as a good PSU

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Everyone has something against the CX series but i still don't get that, where do you guys get that from?

 

every single review about them even on johny guru is well reviewed as a good PSU

 

Haven't tried so many others than XFX but can say that they are really good.

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Everyone has something against the CX series but i still don't get that, where do you guys get that from?

 

every single review about them even on johny guru is well reviewed as a good PSU

VS/CX/CS is meant for basic home/office builds, not for gaming/overclocking builds.

even in corsair site says so, at its description

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Everyone has something against the CX series but i still don't get that, where do you guys get that from?

 

every single review about them even on johny guru is well reviewed as a good PSU

Jonnyguru grades PSUs based on value too so a CX-series would thus line up with an expensive Seasonic unit which I wish he didn't do. He reviewed it as a good PSU for basic PCs like it's intended for.

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Jonnyguru grades PSUs based on value too so a CX-series would thus line up with an expensive Seasonic unit which I wish he didn't do. He reviewed it as a good PSU for basic PCs like it's intended for.

I don't like how he does value either, because the released price is usually never the price after a month or two.

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