PSU for New Workstation
Hi this is a follow up question from a previous question i made:
A good Internal DVD+/-RW for a new PC build?
And here are the Parts of the Computer that i am going to build:
Help configuring a New Basic Workstation for CG 3D Architectural Visualizations
But What i am interested in this new question is regarding the PSU that i should choose, specially because of the last GARYCASE comment (in the first link) where he mentions : " The Corsair CX series PSU's are their low-end products, and are nowhere near as good as the TX or the HX series units. I've had several cases where a system simply wouldn't boot with a CX unit, but works fine with a higher-quality TX or HX "
My original plan and budget was to buy the Corsair CX 500M (modular) PSU $66, but since GARYCASE recommended the TX or HX series, i am now worried because the Corsair TX 650M (modular) $105 is out of my budget (which already is a little above of what i initially intended...), do you think that the normal NOT Modular TX 650 $90 will work for the "Space" that i have on the Corsair Obsidian 350D Case? It is a mATX Case....
If that works, then it is kind of more reachable for my very tight and already passed budget... BUT i was always recommended to use a modular PSU for this configuration on my new Workstation because of the SIZE of the Case.... (This is my first build ever)...
If Modular TX is needed without question, then i will see on how to increase my budget or take some other less important component away...
A good Internal DVD+/-RW for a new PC build?
And here are the Parts of the Computer that i am going to build:
Help configuring a New Basic Workstation for CG 3D Architectural Visualizations
But What i am interested in this new question is regarding the PSU that i should choose, specially because of the last GARYCASE comment (in the first link) where he mentions : " The Corsair CX series PSU's are their low-end products, and are nowhere near as good as the TX or the HX series units. I've had several cases where a system simply wouldn't boot with a CX unit, but works fine with a higher-quality TX or HX "
My original plan and budget was to buy the Corsair CX 500M (modular) PSU $66, but since GARYCASE recommended the TX or HX series, i am now worried because the Corsair TX 650M (modular) $105 is out of my budget (which already is a little above of what i initially intended...), do you think that the normal NOT Modular TX 650 $90 will work for the "Space" that i have on the Corsair Obsidian 350D Case? It is a mATX Case....
If that works, then it is kind of more reachable for my very tight and already passed budget... BUT i was always recommended to use a modular PSU for this configuration on my new Workstation because of the SIZE of the Case.... (This is my first build ever)...
If Modular TX is needed without question, then i will see on how to increase my budget or take some other less important component away...
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Thanks for your comments.
Well, i am planning on having 16gb of RAM, and maybe in 6 months or so upgrade to 32 GB of RAM (this is for heavy 3D scenes that i have to work on)
I think GARYCASE recommend the other PSU because of the quality of Corsair TX versus CX, not really because of the amount of power (500 vs 650)... The TX model that i am choosing as the second option is 650W only because that was the smaller on the TX line...
I have raid on the Corsair Specs, and both CX and TX mention they are BRONZE cathegory, nevertheless Garycase tells me that the TX is superior build... I am really worried if i buy the CX and something like what he said "I've had several cases where a system simply wouldn't boot with a CX unit" could happen to me....
Well, i am planning on having 16gb of RAM, and maybe in 6 months or so upgrade to 32 GB of RAM (this is for heavy 3D scenes that i have to work on)
I think GARYCASE recommend the other PSU because of the quality of Corsair TX versus CX, not really because of the amount of power (500 vs 650)... The TX model that i am choosing as the second option is 650W only because that was the smaller on the TX line...
I have raid on the Corsair Specs, and both CX and TX mention they are BRONZE cathegory, nevertheless Garycase tells me that the TX is superior build... I am really worried if i buy the CX and something like what he said "I've had several cases where a system simply wouldn't boot with a CX unit" could happen to me....
The only reason a system wouldn't boot would be because of power consumption. That is what a power supply is for and why they are rated in Watts.
RAM doesn't use much wattage (around 4 Watts per stick +\-) so I think you will be fine. I know it is your first build but don't over think things.
You can always send this back if they don't work.
RAM doesn't use much wattage (around 4 Watts per stick +\-) so I think you will be fine. I know it is your first build but don't over think things.
You can always send this back if they don't work.
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Thank you xKincaidx, i see your point and thanks for reasurring for the 500W CX500, because i was already over the budget...
The reason why i am overthinking this is because i dont live in USA, and sending back any item is not a possibility... Also because when these parts arrive, i will only have very little time to set it up and start using it for a job that i have to deliver at the end of the month.
The reason why i am overthinking this is because i dont live in USA, and sending back any item is not a possibility... Also because when these parts arrive, i will only have very little time to set it up and start using it for a job that i have to deliver at the end of the month.
"... The only reason a system wouldn't boot would be because of power consumption ..." ==> Simply not true. Excessive "noise" on the power buses; poor quality filtering (especially with "picky" CPU's that require virtually "battery-perfect" DC; and a variety of other factors can result in a system not being able to work with some PSUs. The last specific system I built that would NOT boot with a 500w Corsair CX was an i3 ... and I replaced the 500w CX unit with a 450w Seasonic ... the issue was NOT power capacity, but power QUALITY.
The CX series will most likely work fine -- my comment was simply to note that the quality of its power outputs is NOT as good as the higher-end units Corsair makes; and if I was building that system I'd use at least a TX unit. Note that a non-modular TX is just fine ... you'll have a few extra cables to arrange in the case; but the power output is identical to the modular version.
The CX series will most likely work fine -- my comment was simply to note that the quality of its power outputs is NOT as good as the higher-end units Corsair makes; and if I was building that system I'd use at least a TX unit. Note that a non-modular TX is just fine ... you'll have a few extra cables to arrange in the case; but the power output is identical to the modular version.
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I suggest you look at the warranties the company provides for each product. That will tell you, most of the time, how much they trust their products will last. I would stay away from anything that has only a 1 or 2 year warranty.
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Thank you experts. I ended up buying the TX650... i figured i want to minimize all the possible things that can go wrong with this my first build, and for the $20 extra, altough was over budget already, it has give me already some peace of mind...... I will not have much time to do it, and i have to start to work on it ASAP...
Good choice. That's a very nice supply -- I've used it many times.
Case Maximum PSU Length 7" PSU is 5.9"
Modular is only really for the people that are really picky about cable management.