Question 1

If I'm going to be building a gaming PC, will this PSU be a good choice? I used the website pc part picker to calculate the wattage that the parts I picked use, and it was close to 400,  but I figured I would just get a 500W PSU. Anyways, back to my question: is this a good choice for gaming, or should I look for something else?

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...just realized it may not seem as if I actually answered your question in my previous post, but to put it as simply as I can, 'Yes'. It's got 2x 6+2 pin PCI-E connectors that can pump out up to 38 Amps - this means it can power almost any single graphics card of the modern times (ruling out only the highest tiers). My longer explanation was leaning towards the answer of 'No' as there are many factors to take into consideration with a build geared towards gaming that this PSU will likely fail at during its lifetime (future builds, future upgrades, etc.), but as your requirements stand, this PSU should be able to meet them.

Question 2

Is this power supply compatible with the Gateway DX4320?

Accepted Answer

Hello Mary B,
   I looked at a picture of a replacement motherboard so that I could find out if the MB had a 24 pin or 20 pin power supply connector.  See e-Bay item 181068518378 picture.  Your motherboard must look like this one and notice the power connector is 24 pin.  The CX500M is an excellent power supply and is 24 pin, just like your motherboard.  It should be compatible in the 24 pin format.  The CX500M is much better than the old Gateway.  You'll like the Modular setup.  If your motherboard is not like the example above from e-Bay, you're only concern is the 24 pin power connector v.s. a 20 pin connector.  Many PSU's come with 20+4 power connections.  In this format you can connect to a 20 pin or a 24 pin because the PSU has a power connection for both.  The last 4 pins break away making it a 20 pin connector or the last 4 pins can be used making it 24 pin.  This CX500M is ONLY 24 Pin.  Which is fine for you because it appears your motherboard has 24 pin connector.  You should do well with the CX500M.  Have a great Christmas.

Question 3

It's my first time building a PC. I'm trying to figure out if all of my things would be able to connect to the PSU just from the cables that come with it. I have an SSD, Hard Drive, Optical Drive, GPU, and of course motherboard. The hard drive and optical drive were OEM. Do I need to buy more cables?

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I've done several builds with this PSU including ones with your specs.
Have not needed any other cables than came with it.

Question 4

Does this work with Windows 10?

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Is that a serious question? It doesn't matter what software or OS you utilize, the physical hardware components of your computer don't know any different. Any given combo of cpu,gpu,mobo,psu,ram, etc will work with any Operating System.

Question 5

multiple people in the reviews said that t it was DOA but is that something that i really need to worry about? or is it just randomly every once in a while

thanks

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Hello Aaron.  I would say that no electronic product will be perfect.  It does happen to the best of them that the product is dead upon arrival.  For the name brand units, the upper class setters, it's a rare event and the manufactures are very good at getting the problem resolved quickly, which may include a replacement.  I would say that Corsair is a very good brand.  I have built about 10 systems using their modular PSU's with no problems.  So far, none have died.  As ALWAYS, test your new PSU before installing and connecting it to your computer.  I use a Digital Multi Meter to check each line but you can also use a PSU tester unit.  It far better to know the volts, amps and watts of each line and that each line is up to specs before using. I would recommend the Corsair line.

Question 6

I was wondering If anyone knew if this powersupply would be able to connect everything okay, I read one or two reviews that said people had a hard time connecting things with a full tower case?
(I have a nzxt phantom full case)

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I use a 330r mid case and it was ok. The big issue would be the Sata lengths. One cable has 3 plugs and Is fairly long but the second has only 2 plugs and is about 5 inches shorter. If I had a full tower, I would buy a molex male to Sata female for opticals and use the molex cable over the 2 port Sata.

The cables are all flat style and pretty good length for management. Do be careful with the 24 pin. For some reason it refuses to lock in to the port. The psu also had 2x6(+2) pce connectors but they are on a single cable. Not optimal for sli

Question 7

What connectors does this have? I need a 24 pin MOBO, 8 pin CPU, 1 PCI, at least 3 SATA, and 2 molex.Please let me know if this PSU has all of these connections.

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It has  all the ones you mentioned  I have used 5 of these in different builds.  Great item.

Question 8

I am looking at this and i have an inspiron 530, i know i have 24 pin

but i dont know wether the cpu is 4 pin or 8 pin or if this would be compatible with an inspiron 530.

Looking to reduce the electric bill a little, seeing as I don't need a 600W power supply for 4gb of ram and a 32 bit operating system.

Will this power supply work for an inspiron 530 computer? thanks in advance.

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Well in the current PS there are two very loud 80mm fans that run allll the friggin time and they are loud. There has been a noticable increase in the electric bill since the purchase of this 600w power supply. It is also old, and has extra cables permanently attached that are long, and they fit all gloppy inside of the case, even with them tied. enough to fill the extra harddrive bay and the other bay beneath it. which is ridiculous. There is no question that a new one is needed. I have read about other people with the inspiron 530 purchasing this ps and what i read was the 4 pin was what was needed but the 8 pin chord had a detachable head to make it 4 pin.

Question 9

Will this fit a Dell Studio XPS 8100?

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It's in my xps, fit perfectly, and allowed me to upgrade to a 290x gpu.

Question 10

diminsions?

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From the Newegg product page:

Dimensions
3.39" x 5.91" x 6.30"

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