[Hardware] Corsair CX450

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SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer (OEM): Channel Well Technology or Great WallMax. DC Output: 450WEfficiency: 80 PLUS Bronze, Cybenetics Bronze (CWT), Cybenetics Silver (GW)Noise: Cybenetics A- (CWT, 20-25 dBA), Cybenetics Standard+ (GW, 35-40 dBA)Form Factor: ATX12V v2.4, EPS 2.92Cooling: 120mm Rifle Bearing Fan (HA1225M12F-Z or D12SM-12 )Modular: NoConnectors: 1x EPS, 1x PCIeWarranty: 5 years

REASONS TO BUY
+Low price
+Full set of protection features
+Great soldering quality
+Rifle bearing fan
+Five-year warranty
REASONS TO AVOID
-Single PCIe connector limits expansion
-Not as quiet as the CWT-made CX450
-Short distance between peripherals connectors

 

Of the two variants of Corsair's CX450, the Great Wall version is more efficient than CWT's, especially under light loads, and has a more efficient 5VSB rail. On the other side, it has a more-aggressive fan profile, so its noise output is increased. In the US market, you will only find the CWT version, which is made in Vietnam instead of China, so it avoids the tariffs and keeps its price tag low.

Read: Corsair CX450 Review

Alternate Best Cheap Power Supply: Corsair VS450

Another decent alternative if your budget is low, you need more than 500W of capacity, and you aren't that concerned about efficiency or some fan noise under load is the Corsair VS650. It won't win any performance awards, but it gets the job done without much in the way of frills or fuss, for less than $50. You may also be able to save on these or other PSUs by checking Corsair coupon codes