Corsair CMPSU-500CXV2 Builder Series™ CX500 Power Supply - 500W, 80 Plus, 120mm Fan, Single +12V Rail, Active PFCItem#: C13-2812  |  Model#: CMPSU-500CXV2

Right Size PSU at the Right Price

I purchased this PSU along with a Corsair case at a great combo price, including rebates. Worked great for my new I7 3770 build. All voltages seem very stable so far. Runs extremely quiet. Only minus was secondary ATX cable was a little too short for the path I would have preferred. I got it connected but not the way I would have liked. Not a big deal though.

Satisfied so far

I purchased this in order to replace my lame 300w power supply in my Dell Studio 540. The PSU won't be fully tested until my new graphics card arrives. I've the EVGA GT 620 with GDDR3 memory on it's way so I'll get to see some power unlocked from the two up-grades, Yay! It'll rock since I've only seen what the MOBO has had to offer graphically.

Works great

This was my first PSU installation, and it wasn't the easiest thing in the world but this unit wasn't too hard to install. The only trick was the 8 pin connector actually breaks apart into a p4 (seriously, it's supposed to). So I feel bad for the people that returned it because it doesn't have a p4. That sucks. I wish it had instructions to tell you that, or any instructions for that matter. Also the unit is pretty quiet and my computer is purring like a kitty (it is happy that it is no longer under-powered).

Dead after 4 months

Worked fine... until it died. Like everyone else, I need my PC, so I replaced it the next day locally. Who can wait weeks for warranty turn around? No one. They'll repair or replace... What am I going to do with two power supplies?

Not what I need

I was hoping to use this for my old Intel D915PBL motherboard. But, the PSU doesn't have a P4 connector. I was stupid not to check more closely and now I need to send it back. BTW, none of the Corsair PSU's have a P4 connector, so beware if you need that connector; Corsair doesn't support that one.

GOOD SO FAR

I bought this to replace s 250 watt PSU in my HP computer. I heard that HP computers are hard to buy parts for, but after a lot of research I bought this unit and lucked out. I was very impressed with the quality. It fit perfectly and was easy to hook up, and it runs very quiet.

Great PSU

I needed a PSU ASAP due to a failure, and this one came through. Works like a dream, was a decent price, and easy to install. I highly recommend this PSU.

Great quality, quiet operation

Got this PSU to power an NVIDIA GTX 460 card in an HTPC tha tI also used for gaming. It fit with no problem into my micro-atx case and runs very quietly. Powers the GFX card no problem. As soon as I opened the box I was blown away by the quality. Very nicely built, nice looking unit. The cables are contained in nylon sleeves which makes management easier. Highly recommended.

DOA

Good Price but DOA

Great PSU

Awesome power supply. Corsair is an extremely reliable company and with the 80+ certified, you really cannot go wrong with this product. Recommended.