CoolMAx are bad PSU's, they don't use Japanese solid caps and generally have bad output ratio's.

I mean other PSU's that i would recommend are not that expensive but use very very good hardware inside...

A quick tip for when providing builds, make sure you know what the perform like, if you don't they could do many different bad things to components lol. Especially on AMD over-clocking builds as they usually drink wattage.

Stick to brands like XFX, Seasonic, OCZ and Rosewill.
Never recommend a PSU that doesn't have at lease a 80+ certified logo. As the PSU is the most important thing inside a PC, so NEVER skimp on the price...

I would recommend purchasing a Corsair PSU, I've never had a problem with these, but as OCZ said, I would recommend getting one with an 80+ Certified logo on it, this ensures it'll work and work well in the PC.

IMMERSIVE wrote I would recommend purchasing a Corsair PSU, I've never had a problem with these, but as OCZ said, I would recommend getting one with an 80+ Certified logo on it, this ensures it'll work and work well in the PC.

Why recommend Corsair PSU's?

You can get a far better unit, for around the same price. The CX Series are bad the Builder series are bad. They only start getting good in the RM or AX series, but they are mega expensive.

OCZ, Seasonic, XFX & Rosewill are the ones to go for.

Even EVGA does some good ones.

80+ certification doesn't guarantee quality. The Antec VP-450 is un-certified because it doesn't have a PFC circuit, but it's an excellent unit.

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There's also many more good power supply manufacturers and often quality depends on the product line. Cooler Master make some good stuff (Silent Pro Gold, M2, V), but they also make some mediocre stuff (Extreme, GX-Lite, some GX).

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OCZ wrote

IMMERSIVE wrote I would recommend purchasing a Corsair PSU, I've never had a problem with these, but as OCZ said, I would recommend getting one with an 80+ Certified logo on it, this ensures it'll work and work well in the PC.

Why recommend Corsair PSU's?

You can get a far better unit, for around the same price. The CX Series are bad the Builder series are bad. They only start getting good in the RM or AX series, but they are mega expensive.

OCZ, Seasonic, XFX & Rosewill are the ones to go for.

Even EVGA does some good ones.

I've got one and it does it's job really well, that's the reason why. But if people have tested these and they work really well then go for them.

I'm just over here with an 875W thermaltake PSU and love it... Time to hid in the shadows again.