Corsair CX430 or CX500?

[GoStumpy]

Hello!

Not 100% sure which one I should get, at the moment it is only a $4 difference (shipping) between the two.

CX430 is $49.99 - $10MIR + $4 shipping
CX500 is $59.99 - $20MIR + $8 shipping

System is for my friend, the rest will be:

i3-2100 3.1ghz
8gb G.Skill Ram
Radeon HD6850 GPU
1TB HDD
CD Burner
3-4 case fans

Is there even a point to have the extra 70W?

Thanks for any help, I just need a nudge before I click buy...

 

[lehtv]

If the difference is just $4 in the end, definitely get CX500.

Consider also XFX Core 650W for $55 AR. (If in the states, $50 AR.) About twice as strong +12V rail than that of the CX430, better efficiency, Seasonic-built, 5 year warranty. This one will last across many builds for years to come, can run even SLI/crossfire.

EDIT: or XFX core 550W $45 AR if ordering from .ca

 

[GoStumpy]

Real quick, look at this:

http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=584...y&promoid=1316


LOL!

 

[lehtv]

Hahah Avg rating 2.5/5

 

[tweakboy]

If the difference is just $4 in the end, definitely get CX500.

Consider also XFX Core 650W for $55 AR. (If in the states, $50 AR.) About twice as strong +12V rail than that of the CX430, better efficiency, Seasonic-built, 5 year warranty. This one will last across many builds for years to come, can run even SLI/crossfire.

He doesn't need more then that 500w ,, as the i5 takes low TDP. Video card is fine,unless you wan't to do SLI , which would be pointless as your CPU would bottleneck. If your going SLI you need a 2500 sandy with a 5xx series card. gl

 

[GoStumpy]

Add another $10 shipping to that XFX, and it's gonna be $65.. For really unnecessary wattage, since my friend is not a computer techy guy or an upgrader, he just wants to play BF3 and racing games with me

-edit-

Definitely no SLI/XFire.

I just wonder what's more efficient, 430 or 500? Or just go 500 so it never works as hard?

 

[lehtv]

He doesn't need more then that 500w

Obviously not, but the PSU is a long term investment. Worth paying $10 more IMO if it'll last across many builds.

 

[lehtv]

$10 shipping? Ouch. Wasn't sure if it's from .ca, it's free shipping from us.ncix.com. Anyway, CX500 gets my vote

 

[GoStumpy]

Obviously not, but the PSU is a long term investment. Worth paying $10 more IMO if it'll last across many builds.

True, however, PSU's have a lifespan of 5-8 years usually (possibly more for higher quality) which is about as long as the current computer would last

 

[Flat Mop]

I have a machine with slightly more power hungry specs than this, and it works fine on a Corsair CX430... for now at least.

 

[lehtv]

True, however, PSU's have a lifespan of 5-8 years usually (possibly more for higher quality) which is about as long as the current computer would last

Long lifespan or not, a lower wattage PSU may need to be replaced because of its limited wattage when upgrading

 

[GoStumpy]

PSU arrived today :thumbsup:

 

[GoStumpy]

Gah!

Log onto newegg.ca today, only to find Corsair CX430V2, $44.99, promo code 15offcorsair - 15% ($6.75 off), with $20 MIR, and Free Shipping..

Total is $18.24 + taxes....

Have to admit, couldn't resists, purchased a 'spare'... LOL

 

[lehtv]

Well you can replace the old PSU you have in your spare PC lol

 

[GoStumpy]

That computer already has an Antec BP430 that I was given :$

 

[lehtv]

Cancel your order? If you don't need a new PSU, you should spend that money on something else IMHO (like that AM2 CPU upgrade...)

 

[GoStumpy]

Gah, the curse of a great deal...

Just trying to think of who else is going to ask me to build them a computer... I'm pretty sure it's gonna happen :ninja:

 

[volcane]

Gah, the curse of a great deal...

Just trying to think of who else is going to ask me to build them a computer... I'm pretty sure it's gonna happen :ninja:

Hehe. Well, just because something is on sale, doesn't mean you have to buy it. Especially if you already have said thing!

 

[GoStumpy]

Figured it out! Wife's new computer! Surprise!!!!!

 

[infoiltrator]

ATTAboy, low cost quality parts are never a waste(except buying RAM last year). Wish I'd stocked a couple HDDs.

 

[GoStumpy]

Me too!!!! Fook! I'm really lucky that I bucked up and bought a 7200rpm drive for my computer so I created a spare (WD Green 1TB)... Gonna sell that one to my friend's build for what I paid almost 2 years ago!

 

[Zap]

Wish I'd stocked a couple HDDs.

Me too. Well, turns out I already have six 2TB 5400RPM HDDS new/unused from hot deals a few months ago. Then again, I am in the middle of building my NAS box and will probably use 4 of those drives.