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This is my very first custom PC. My second PC overall. I have an i3 8100, no graphics card (Didn't have the money) and 16 gb ddr4 3200. I wasn't sure if I would do well at cable management, so I decided against a windowed case.

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1 minute ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

It looks fairly good.

 

I haven't heard good things about that PSU though...

What bad things have you heard? I thought since it's corsair, it would be a reliable psu

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1 minute ago, Smiles4Miles said:

What bad things have you heard? I thought since it's corsair, it would be a reliable psu

Not all Corsair PSUs are reliable.

 

I would personally have gotten a CX550M.

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Just now, Crunchy Dragon said:

Not all Corsair PSUs are reliable.

 

I would personally have gotten a CX550M.

Oh. What bad things has this psu done?

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Oh. What bad things has this psu done?

It's not a reliable unit. It's a Tier 5 on our PSU Tier List, usually people don't recommend going below a Tier 3: https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/

 

When PSUs die, they're known to take other components, sometimes entire systems with them.

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4 minutes ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

Not all Corsair PSUs are reliable.

 

I would personally have gotten a CX550M.

Don't have the money for a cx550m as well.

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Oh. What bad things has this psu done?

VS is a much older lineup. The voltage regulation is not so good, and the components being used, namely the capacitors, are quite low end.

https://www.hardwareinsights.com/corsair-vs450-review/4/

 

Even something like a CXM would be much better and shouldn't cost too much more.

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1 minute ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

It's not a reliable unit. It's a Tier 5 on our PSU Tier List, usually people don't recommend going below a Tier 3: https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/

 

When PSUs die, they're known to take other components, sometimes entire systems with them.

When do tier 5s usually die?

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1 minute ago, Smiles4Miles said:

Don't have the money for a cx550m as well.

You can probably return it. CX550Ms can usually be had for about 50 USD.

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1 minute ago, DocSwag said:

VS is a much older lineup. The voltage regulation is not so good, and the components being used, namely the capacitors, are quite low end.

https://www.hardwareinsights.com/corsair-vs450-review/4/

 

Even something like a CXM would be much better and shouldn't cost too much more.

I spent all my money on the system and have 10 bucks left. I didn't have the money

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When do tier 5s usually die?

There's no set date for when a PSU goes, I've had two units go literally overnight, one in the span of a couple minutes.

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2 hours ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

You can probably return it. CX550Ms can usually be had for about 50 USD.

I'm in Canada and I bought mine for 55 cad

They are 70 cad

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I spent all my money on the system and have 10 bucks left. I didn't have the money

Just sayin' but you probably shouldn't have bought 16gb ram then. 8gb probably would've sufficed and you could've bought a better psu+ssd with that money. You also probably could've gotten a cheaper H310/B360 mobo over an H370 one.

 

VS isn't bad enough that you need to get it out immediately, but once you get some cash I'd recommend you return it and get something better.

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but once you get some cash I'd recommend you return it and get something better.

Or you could just return it and use the cash for something better without needing to get more cash first...

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Just sayin' but you probably shouldn't have bought 16gb ram then. 8gb probably would've sufficed and you could've bought a better psu+ssd with that money. You also probably could've gotten a cheaper H310/B360 mobo over an H370 one.

 

VS isn't bad enough that you need to get it out immediately, but once you get some cash I'd recommend you return it and get something better.

K. I want a graphics card and a monitor then I will change it for a cx600m

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10 hours ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

It's not a reliable unit. It's a Tier 5 on our PSU Tier List, usually people don't recommend going below a Tier 3: https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/

 

When PSUs die, they're known to take other components, sometimes entire systems with them.

what do you think about Thermaltake Smart RGB 600W?is it good?(I mean if it's a good brand or model,not if the 600W are enough)

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Or you could just return it and use the cash for something better without needing to get more cash first...

Ok. I might. Just wondering, where is the best place to get a cheap graphics card that's good. Like 50 cad.

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Ok. I might. Just wondering, where is the best place to get a cheap graphics card that's good. Like 50 cad.

Craigslist. Poke around on there, see what comes up. You should be able to get a 750Ti for that much.

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TBH I would say no

 

better to use some black nylon braid to mask the colors of the wire

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what do you think about Thermaltake Smart RGB 600W?is it good?(I mean if it's a good brand or model,not if the 600W are enough)

That's a Tier 3. Usually the lowest users here recommend.

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3 minutes ago, Smiles4Miles said:

K. I want a graphics card and a monitor then I will change it for a cx600m

nono not 600. All the CX/CXM units that end with a 00 are older ones that aren't as good. You want the newer ones with grey sticker that end in a 50 (e.g. CX450m, CX550m)

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2 hours ago, Canada EH said:

TBH I would say no

 

better to use some black nylon braid to mask the colors of the wire

Ok. I don't want to spend money on that right now. I want better components first.

 

2 hours ago, DocSwag said:

nono not 600. All the CX/CXM units that end with a 00 are older ones that aren't as good. You want the newer ones with grey sticker that end in a 50 (e.g. CX450m, CX550m)

K. Cx550m then

 

2 hours ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

Craigslist. Poke around on there, see what comes up. You should be able to get a 750Ti for that much.

This Good?

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/sop/d/750-ti-windforce-oc-edition/6587962504.html

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1 minute ago, Smiles4Miles said:

This Good?

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/sop/d/750-ti-windforce-oc-edition/6587962504.html

Looks to be a legitimate 750Ti.

 

Definitely see if you can talk the seller down though, 80 is a bit expensive for a 750Ti.

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1 minute ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

Looks to be a legitimate 750Ti.

 

Definitely see if you can talk the seller down though, 80 is a bit expensive for a 750Ti.

Ok. Say forty then hopes he says yes? If he said 60 I'll say 50 or nothing then.

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