The CX550F is a snazzy and effective mid-range PSU, but it is on the pricey side.

The power supply (PSU) is one of the most important components to think about when building your own PC, as it's what will deliver power to every other part of your PC. Your rig won't even power on if you don't have a PSU that provides the watts your hardware needs, and a PSU that runs inefficiently will generate tons of heat and noise. Therefore, getting an efficient and reliable PSU is critical.

Gaming hardware developer CORSAIR has been making quality PSUs for years, and it has a well-earned reputation for low noise and stable power delivery. Its newest lineup, the CX-F RGB series, features PSUs that cost a little more than their peers but also come with stylish RGB lighting. The CX-F RGB series has three different wattages available: 550W, 650W, and 750W. CORSAIR sent me the 550W variant to test (I'll be getting a chance to look at the 650W one soon), and after putting it through its paces, I'm ha...