Power supply blacklist thread for newbies

d6bmg

BMG ftw!!
Newegg.com - CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 430W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

Amazon.co.uk: Customer Reviews: Corsair CMPSU-430CXV2UK Builder Series CX430V2 - 80 Plus Certified Power Supply

Every component can be DOA or have some faulty units in a batch.
 
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ico

ico

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I was planning to buy a cx430v2 psu..but after reading some reviews and this thread i think this product isn't reliable anymore..members should stop suggesting this model..
It works fine. I have one. Unlucky americans.

Corsair CX430 V2 430W Review - jonnyguru
 

anirbandd

Conversation Architect
i can confirm.. my CX430V2 runs for 15-16hrs normally/gaming. did video encoding [full load on CPU] for 12hrs straight. no problem so far. i guess those guys were just unlucky.
 
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amruth kiran

I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them
hey guys will the corsair cx430 v2 430 w be enough for this setup?---intel i5 3470,msi zhzza-g41 mobo, and a 7870?
if not suggest a psu within 3 k please??
 

Nerevarine

Incarnate
nope, but there are sellers on ebay at a very competitive price tag..
I did research a bit and i found out the oem of the gigabyte powerock series is CWT which is the oem for corsair as well... but im still not convinced :/
 

Nerevarine

Incarnate
Gigabyte PoweRock Power Supply, 80Plus Certified, True 550W 550 Watt SMPS i5 i7 | eBay

its a 2.3k at 550 watts.. if it proves to be really good, it could give corsair CX500 a real tough competition
 

Myth

Cyborg Agent
Gigabyte PoweRock Power Supply, 80Plus Certified, True 550W 550 Watt SMPS i5 i7 | eBay

its a 2.3k at 550 watts.. if it proves to be really good, it could give corsair CX500 a real tough competition

Its not just the corsair product performance, but also the after sales service which beats the competition.
 

Nerevarine

Incarnate
are you saying Gigabyte's after sales service sucks ? exclude the fact whether or not there is service center near your location..Recently all i see people are always suggesting corsair.. i just want to verify whether this would really give it a competition or not:)
 

Myth

Cyborg Agent
No, I am saying that corsair is like a benchmark of sorts in after sales service.

Just a sample of gigabyte rma headache *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/service-rma-watch/161290-gigabyte-motherboard-rma-prepare-humiliated.html
 

d6bmg

BMG ftw!!
Gigabyte PoweRock Power Supply, 80Plus Certified, True 550W 550 Watt SMPS i5 i7 | eBay

its a 2.3k at 550 watts.. if it proves to be really good, it could give corsair CX500 a real tough competition

I odn't know whether Gigabyte officially sells PSUs in India or not. Confirm it before buying this unit.
Otherwise you would have to face big hassle if you ever have to RMA the unit.
 
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