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What is wrong with Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular PSU

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Just now, Sarfaraz said:

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx750m

People are saying this PSU is bad, why is that? 

Bad capacitors, lowquality

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It's not bad, it's budget.

 

Any build that requires 750W shouldn't be skimping on power supply.

 

The CX series will fail you if you put it into a nice high end build.

 

Don't skimp on PSUs

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Bad capacitors, also you could get a much better PSU for $120

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Basically it's a budget PSU for budget systems, and generally, in that usage, there's nothing wrong with it (the CX line).  But, for some reason they make a 750W version, and I can't conceive of any PC that can draw 750 W but that still qualifies as "budget", so I'm not sure why the CX750 exists...

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They are good for low power consumption pcs not high power gaming pcs. they are known to have alot of problems with coil whine which does not kill your psu but is a very high pitched annoying sound. 

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I just bought it the other day with my 

13 minutes ago, potoooooooo said:

It's not bad, it's budget.

 

Any build that requires 750W shouldn't be skimping on power supply.

 

The CX series will fail you if you put it into a nice high end build.

 

Don't skimp on PSUs

I already bought it and my pc only consumes  64W - 267W should i be fine? 

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Just now, Sarfaraz said:

I just bought it the other day with my 

I already bought it and my pc only consumes  64W - 267W should i be fine? 

You'll probably fine if it's in a budget build, like intended.

 

 

That being said, in a year or three when you decide it's time for major upgrades, find the extra cash for a PSU as well as other things

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