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You may want to consider getting a new PSU anyway because the CX series is not good for gaming. Much now many no for gaming. 

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You may want to consider getting a new PSU anyway because the CX series is not good for gaming. Much now many no for gaming. 

I wouldn't call them bad for gaming, bad in general however, yes.

 

edit: -cx750 owner

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I wouldn't call them bad for gaming, bad in general however, yes.

 

edit: -cx750 owner

True, I have a CX600 and it did very well for 2 years but I hated not being able to get good overclocks on my GPU and CPU so I finally upgraded. 

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Hello, I am considering building a new gaming rig. 

What would be the best performing PC I could get for £800 ($1161 USD).

I already have a cx750m psu.

Thanks.

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£159.98 @ Novatech) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  (£45.99 @ Ebuyer) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A SLI PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  (£108.13 @ Dabs) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  (£264.97 @ Aria PC) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case  (£50.54 @ Aria PC) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£87.99 @ Amazon UK) 
Total: £797.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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