Cooler Master GX 550W

[boogieboy]

Hi all.. im currently using this Cooler Master GX 550W Bronze 80 Plus PSU with my current rig.. I don't know but for some reason people here saying that this PSU sucks and is known for damaging hardware. So tell me should I buy a new one that is better than this? or does anyone have any Good/Bad experiences with GX Series PSU's Please Help!

Reason i'm asking is im worried. I just recently build a new rig and I don't want to fry any of the components due to the malfunctioning of the PSU! Also I heard a strange kind of noise that came only once from the Rig side.. it wasn't a beep but it sounded like thin and sharp noise like pooooooiiiiinnnngg.. don't know if it came from the board or the psu or any other thing... :shock: but PC kept running fine.

 

[Dude]

That is a decent psu, but is on the lower end of their models. Looking at your specs you have a good build. I would get a better psu, and keep it as a back up for testing. Corsair and Seasonic are good choices, others will add more. The psu is one component you do not want to cut corners on. I would go for a modular one.

 

[kbrady1979]

If you aren't afraid to spend a little money on a PSU that you can use for this build and probably the next build, I'd go with this one: SeaSonic X Series X650 Gold

Fully modular, Haswell ready, all black cables, and made by one of the best PSU manufacturers around.

 

[boogieboy]

ok thanks kbrady and dude... but in Pakistan there are only ASUS, Corsair, Cooler Master, FSB, Thermaltake and Xigmatek available easily so which particular model should I go for? in 500 to 600 Watts as i'll be adding GTX 760 in couple of months in the Rig!