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Comparing 2 CM Semi Modular PSUs

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Okay, so I've got a dilemma. 

 

There are 2 Cooler Master Semi-Modular Power Supplies. They have a similar wattage - 500W and 550W. Both 80 Plus Bronze. And due to a staff discount at PC World and a shipping cost - exactly the same price.

 

CM MasterWatt 500 - https://www.scan.co.uk/products/550w-cooler-master-masterwatt-550-hybrid-modular-80-plus-bronze-sli-crossfire-458a-120mm-fan-atx-psu?utm_source=pc part picker&utm_medium=referral

 

CM G550M - https://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/components-and-upgrades/power-supplies/coolermaster-g550m-modular-atx-psu-550-w-10118701-pdt.html

 

I'm using a Ryzen 5 1600 which I plan to OC, and a GTX 960 which will probably be upgraded to a 1060/1070/1160/1170. One of those.

 

Help????

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Try to go to JohnnyGuru and search for those power supplies, he does great PSU reviews. Also look them up on Amazon and read reviews paying close attention to longevity. Personally I opt for Corsair, but I'm not sure if that is an option for you. 

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16 minutes ago, Unimaginative Name said:

Try to go to JohnnyGuru and search for those power supplies, he does great PSU reviews. Also look them up on Amazon and read reviews paying close attention to longevity. Personally I opt for Corsair, but I'm not sure if that is an option for you. 

Never read Amazon reviews. Terrible.

 

Corsair makes several bad PSU lines.

23 minutes ago, Inversion said:

Okay, so I've got a dilemma. 

 

There are 2 Cooler Master Semi-Modular Power Supplies. They have a similar wattage - 500W and 550W. Both 80 Plus Bronze. And due to a staff discount at PC World and a shipping cost - exactly the same price.

 

CM MasterWatt 500 - https://www.scan.co.uk/products/550w-cooler-master-masterwatt-550-hybrid-modular-80-plus-bronze-sli-crossfire-458a-120mm-fan-atx-psu?utm_source=pc part picker&utm_medium=referral

 

CM G550M - https://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/components-and-upgrades/power-supplies/coolermaster-g550m-modular-atx-psu-550-w-10118701-pdt.html

 

I'm using a Ryzen 5 1600 which I plan to OC, and a GTX 960 which will probably be upgraded to a 1060/1070/1160/1170. One of those.

 

Help????

MasterWatt is better, but if you can go for something like the CX450/CX550, Pure Power 10 or the SeaSonic CORE.

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4 hours ago, JDE said:

MasterWatt is better, but if you can go for something like the CX450/CX550, Pure Power 10 or the SeaSonic CORE.

Not really.

I don't think its better at all. And about the CORE we don't know nothing right now.

 

5 hours ago, Inversion said:

There are 2 Cooler Master Semi-Modular Power Supplies. They have a similar wattage - 500W and 550W. Both 80 Plus Bronze. And due to a staff discount at PC World and a shipping cost - exactly the same price.

 

CM MasterWatt 500 - https://www.scan.co.uk/products/550w-cooler-master-masterwatt-550-hybrid-modular-80-plus-bronze-sli-crossfire-458a-120mm-fan-atx-psu?utm_source=pc part picker&utm_medium=referral

CM G550M - https://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/components-and-upgrades/power-supplies/coolermaster-g550m-modular-atx-psu-550-w-10118701-pdt.html

I'm using a Ryzen 5 1600 which I plan to OC, and a GTX 960 which will probably be upgraded to a 1060/1070/1160/1170. One of those.

I'd get the older G-Series because its NOT semi Fanless, the Master Watt 550W is Semi Fanless.

 

The Fan of the Master Watt 550 I don't really like.

And the G-Series has more connectors as well, as far as I know. So I don't see any reason for the Master Watt 550W.

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