Posts by Tyler Green5

Robert Rodriguez2 said:this GPU isn't exactly a power hog🙂

That’s what I thought too. I assumed my components were low-draw enough to be safe, right up until my cheap power supply decided to quit on me.
brightviper13 makes a fair point. I’m running the exact same card, though he’s using Athlon chips—didn't specify which ones—but they pull about the same as my current CPU. I just got lucky that nothing else fried along with it.

I'm trying to figure out the actual difference between these two power supplies and which one is the better pick here.

vs.

I already pulled the trigger on the Corsair CX450, so now I'm second-guessing myself. It looks like the Corsair has an 80+ certification while the Corsair CX Series doesn't seem to have one.
Thanks in advance for clearing this up for me.

I need some advice on this power supply. Is it actually worth buying $83, or should I look for something else entirely?🤷🤷🤷
It’s listed as an EVGA 500 W

Specs here:
• 80+ certified, up to 84% efficiency
• CE certified, Energy Star
• Braided cables

SPECS:
• Wattage: 500W
• ATX version: 2.3
• Fan: ultra-quiet 120mm fan (+20 db)
• PFC: active

CONNECTORS:
• 1x 20 + 4 Pin for motherboard
• 4x 4 Pin Molex 5.25 connectors
• 5x S-ATA connectors
• 1x P4 connector
• 1x 6-pin PCI-e
• 1x 6+2 pin PCI-e
• Cable length: 50 cm
• Color: black
• Warranty: 2 years
I also spotted this other unit at the bottom of the page.
http://hxgamer.com/index.php?modul=r...&p=5&tip=storm
And on the Best Buy site: