Product Comparison: Corsair CX450 vs Corsair CX450M


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General Specifications
Brand
Corsair
Corsair
Model
CX450
CX450M
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The CX450 power supply provides modern power supply technologies and 80 PLUS Bronze efficiency at a competitive price point. It is black with black cable sleeving and black connectors, offers a large diameter, thermally controlled 120mm fan, and is nearly silent when running at idle.
CX Series Modular power supply units are an excellent choice for basic system builds and desktop PC computer upgrades, offering high reliability, low noise, and easy installation. The flexible modular cabling system lets you use only the cables you need.
Key Specs
Form Factor
ATX
ATX
Continuous Power
450 Watts
450 Watts
Output Rated Temperature
40 °C
40 °C
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Corsair CX450 Non-Modular Power Supply
  • It's quiet, compact, and has plenty of power.
  • No heating issues or power loss problems.
Corsair CX450M Semi Modular Power Supply
  • Good power and I was quite impressed.
  • Powers on without an issue and makes no abrasive noise whatsoever.
  • This is an excellent power supply and I definitely recommend.
  • Plenty of power for my Ryzen 2400G.
  • Reliable power, handles heat well.
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.
3.66 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
80 PLUS Bronze certified, Black-sleeved Cables, Non-Modular
80 PLUS Bronze certified, Semi Modular, Low-Profile Cable, Black-sleeved Cables
What customers say about "Features"
Corsair CX450 Non-Modular Power Supply
  • It has great black cables that look clean and nice.
  • This wonderful little PSU has all the modern protection you need.
  • Nice quiet fan, easy installation.
  • The fan runs very quietly even at full power.
Corsair CX450M Semi Modular Power Supply
  • I've had zero problems with this in the 3 weeks it's been installed. Fairly quiet.
  • Easy to install, separate rail design is really handy.
  • Good quality and puts out the power as advertise.
  • The unit keeps quiet and does its job right.
  • Small size, fan is quiet with sufficient cables.
Connectivity
ATX
1
1
EPS
1
1
SATA
4
4
PATA
4
3
Floppy
1
PCIe
2
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Corsair CX450 Non-Modular Power Supply
  • Hooked everything up and the power supply came on like a champ.
  • Solid construction feel, plenty of cables.
  • Good packaging, good looking, all the right connectors.
  • Major flaw is lack of enough SATA power plugs.
  • The number of SATA power connectors and only one PCIE power connector (for video card) is quite limiting.
Corsair CX450M Semi Modular Power Supply
  • This device came with a bunch of different connectors.
  • The modular cables made it very easy to fit the cables into a tight space.
  • Cables come neatly labels and easy to install.
  • Good price for wattage and energy rating, quality build, and plenty of connectors.
  • It has plenty of connectors for SATA devices.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
5 year(s)
5 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
64.99 $
74.99 $


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