Product Comparison: Corsair CX550 vs Corsair CX550M


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General Specifications
Brand
Corsair
Corsair
Model
CX550
CX550M
Origin
China
China
About the Product
CX Series power supply units provide modern power supply technologies and 80 PLUS Bronze efficiency at a competitive price point. It is black with black cable sleeving and connectors and a thermally controlled 120mm fan.
Key Specs
Form Factor
ATX
ATX
Continuous Power
550 Watts
550 Watts
Output Rated Temperature
40 °C
40 °C
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Corsair CX550 Non-Modular Power Supply
  • The power supply has been performing very well.
  • Used to power a 3600 and 1660ti, worked great.
  • Power supply perfect match to my pc Build.
  • Nice and Quiet for the build that I used.
  • This a very good power supply, as expected to come from Corsair.
Corsair CX550M Semi Modular Power Supply
  • Excellent power supply. The new power supply was a perfect fit.
  • Easy install, and it all powered up perfectly.
  • This power unit worked perfectly for my budget high end build.
  • This power supply is amazing. Used it in my 2200g build.
  • This power supply has been able to handle my initial system. Plenty of power.
Size & Weight
Height
3.38 in.
3.38 in.
Width
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
Depth
5.51 in.
5.51 in.
Weight
3.75 lbs.
3.7 lbs.
Features
Fan Bearing Technology
Rifle Bearing
Sleeve Bearing
Fan Size
120 mm
120 mm
ATX12V Version
2.4
2.4
EPS12V Version
2.92
2.92
Protection
OVP, OPP, SCP
OVP, OPP, SCP
Extras
Black-sleeved Cables, 80 PLUS Bronze certified, Non-Modular
Semi Modular, 80 PLUS Bronze certified, Low-Profile Cable
What customers say about "Features"
Corsair CX550 Non-Modular Power Supply
  • This power supply stays cool with a very efficient fan.
  • Whisper quiet. Fan is only on when temperature needs to be reduced and then it automatically turns off again.
  • This has been enough wattage, no issues. It's quiet.
  • This PSU runs cool and quiet, I could not be happier.
  • Super quiet, small, good price.
Corsair CX550M Semi Modular Power Supply
  • Semi modular design allowed for only the necessary cables which saves a bit of space.
  • Cables are well built and block so look much better than the stock.
  • Power switch on rear is a nice bonus.
  • Power supply runs quietly and everything feels high quality.
  • Occasionally makes a strange buzzing sound.
Connectivity
ATX
1
1
Floppy
1
1
EPS
1
1
PCIe
2
2
SATA
5
5
PATA
4
4
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Corsair CX550 Non-Modular Power Supply
  • The supplies provide plenty of power and connection options.
  • All of the connections are fine.
  • All the other connectors fit very well.
  • I liked the aesthetics of the black housing with black cable sleeving and connectors.
  • Excellent number of connectors for assembly.
Corsair CX550M Semi Modular Power Supply
  • It came with all the right wires and connectors.
  • Connectors worked very well, easily connecting and staying connected.
  • Works well enough for a semi-modular system. Great connectivity.
  • I haven't had any issues with getting a good connection with the ones I'm using.
  • CPU power and 24 pin ATX cords are stiff.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
5 year(s)
5 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
74.99 $


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