Corsair CV550 (2020)

Launched in early 2020 as part of Corsair’s entry-level CV Series, the CV550 is a 550 W ATX power supply aimed at basic desktops needing 80 PLUS Bronze efficiency and dependable, continuous output. Within the PSU tier scale it sits in the budget class (Bronze, non‑modular), existing to cover low-cost builds without extras.

It’s best suited to budget builds and mid-range gaming rigs that don’t need ATX 3.0 features or a native 12VHPWR lead. You get a compact 125 mm‑deep ATX unit with fixed black‑sleeved cabling, one PCIe 6+2 cable (two connectors), and a 3‑year warranty—good fit and coverage for mainstream CPUs and modest GPUs. No fanless/zero‑RPM mode and no ATX 3.0/3.1 certification, so it’s not ideal for next‑gen high‑transient GPUs.