Corsair CX650

Corsair CX650

A short, non-modular 650 W Bronze unit for basic builds without a high-power graphics card.

  • 650 W
  • 80 PLUS Bronze
  • None
  • ATX 2.x
  • ATX

PCPR score

6.2

Fair

Best price we’ve seen

$79.99Nov 9

Checked recently. Confirm at the retailer.

R1

The short version

The CX650 is Corsair's entry-level power supply: a 650 W, 80 PLUS Bronze, non-modular unit with a 120 mm sleeve-bearing fan and a compact 125 mm case. It has two PCIe 8-pin connectors, one EPS connector and three SATA connectors. It follows the older ATX12V v2.31 design and has no 12V-2x6 connector. It suits budget builds and office PCs, and is not an upgrade path for modern high-wattage GPUs.

Pros

  • Compact 125 mm casing
  • Five-year warranty
  • Low entry price from Corsair

Cons

  • Non-modular cabling
  • Only three SATA connectors
  • No 12V-2x6 connector and ATX12V v2.31 design
  • Bronze efficiency

Best for

  • Budget builds
  • Office or media PCs

J3

Full specifications

Core

Wattage
650 W
Form factor
ATX
Efficiency
80 PLUS Bronze
ATX standard
ATX 2.x

Features

Modularity
None
Warranty
5 years

Physical

Length
125 mm
Color
Black

Connectivity

12V-2x6 / 16-pin
0
PCIe 8-pin
2
EPS 8-pin
1
SATA power
3
Molex
2

Cooling

Fan size
120 mm

Compatibility notes

  • No 12V-2x6 connector
  • A separate older CX650 SKU (CP-9020122) has a 140 mm fan and different dimensions

P1

Where to buy

We may earn a commission when you buy through links on this page. It never affects our scores or what we recommend. Prices move quickly, so confirm the final price at the retailer.

AV1

Video reviews

No verified video reviews yet

We only list videos we’ve confirmed are about this product. You can search YouTube for reviews in the meantime.

R9

Common questions

Can the CX650 power an RTX 50 series card?

It has no 12V-2x6 connector and only two PCIe 8-pin outputs, so it suits only lower-power cards that use 8-pin connectors.

What warranty does the Corsair CX650 carry?

The maker lists a 5-year warranty on its product page. Warranty terms can differ by region.

J9Alternatives

Similar power supplies

Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V3 (ATX 3.1)

Cooler Master

Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V3 (ATX 3.1)

750 W · 80 PLUS Gold · Full

7.9
$89.99Nov 9
Corsair RM750e (ATX 3.1)

Corsair

Corsair RM750e (ATX 3.1)

750 W · Cybenetics Gold · Full

7.7
$89.99Nov 9
MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5

MSI

MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5

850 W · 80 PLUS Gold · Full

7.7
$106Nov 9
MSI MAG A750GLS PCIE5

MSI

MSI MAG A750GLS PCIE5

750 W · 80 PLUS Gold · Full

7.6
$69.99Nov 9