Which PSU should I buy?

Basically, my current setup is exactly what’s listed in my "profile" section here.

I have zero intention of building an entirely new rig—mostly because my budget is currently pretty tight—so I'm just looking to swap out my old GPU since it's starting to stutter, and pick up a new power supply. Eventually, maybe in a few months, I'll look into upgrading the motherboard and CPU. Right now, I was eyeing a Gigabyte gtx-750 TI. It's sitting at around $367. As for the PSU, I'm planning to overbuy a bit more than I actually need right now, just so I don't have to deal with the hassle of replacing it again when I move on to the next upgrade... which is why I mentioned that specific price point, as it's the absolute max I'd be willing to drop on a power supply.

I mean, I hope you realize that the processor is going to struggle to even tap into half the power of that GPU. Maybe an overclock would help things along slightly... but honestly, your next move should probably be grabbing a Celeron G1820, a budget H81 motherboard, and a single 4GB stick of RAM for about $100. If you can pull that together right away, it might be worth it.

crimsonstag84 said:I hope it’s clear to you that your processor is going to struggle to even tap into half the potential of that GPU; maybe a little overclocking would help bridge the gap... honestly, your next logical move should be picking up an Intel Celeron G1820, the most budget-friendly H81 motherboard you can find, and a single 4GB stick of RAM for about $110. If you can pull the trigger on that right away, it would be ideal...

Thanks for the help. I was actually wondering what your take is on this power supplyuper-flower-fx-450w-80-plus-bronze-power-supply-sf-450p14he-p-n-nesf-041.aspx. The price difference is only about 7$2.75 dollars, and I've come across quite a few reviews online praising this specific unit. As for the graphics card, I think I'll stick with Gigabyte just because of the HDMI output—I already have the cables for it, and that one you recommended uses mini-HDMI, which is a hassle. Besides, I suspect Gigabyte might be slightly better built, and I don't plan on overclocking the card anyway. Regarding the CPU, I can currently run it stably at 3.00 GHz without any extra cooling. It's been holding steady for a few days now. And as for RAM, I'm already sitting on 4GB of DDR3...

Hello. I'm facing a bit of a dilemma regarding a power supply. I'm trying to decide which one to pick.
My budget is roughly $500-$200.

Intel Core i5 4460 CPU 3.2 GHz Kingston 120
1x 8 gb ram
NVIDIA GTX 950 strix
ssd + hdd
4 case fans

1. Zalman ZM500-TX
2. Fortron Hyper M 500
3. Fractal Design Integra M 450W

I might be open to other suggestions if you have any, as I don't consider myself much of an expert when it comes to power supplies. Ideally, I'd prefer something relatively quiet and reliable. If they happen to be modular, that would be a plus; I suppose I just dislike having extra cables cluttering up the case.

Thanks!

https://www.alzashop.com/seasonic-ss...catid=18849164

It isn't modular, though it does have a limited number of connectors 😉

What would you guys recommend for a 650-700W power supply in the $60-$70 range? Is that actually enough to handle an FX 8300 (roughly 95W) paired with an R9 390 Tri-X OC? The specs claim its power consumption hits 375W!

According to the official product page for the GPU:

750 Watt Power Supply (Suggestion)
2 x 8-pin AUX Power Connector

Quick question for you all, which power supply is actually the better pick here:
Fortron Hyper 500 w or EVGA 500 b

I’d personally lean toward the EVGA unit. It just popped up on Newegg for the same price as the Hyper. It offers a bit more amperage on the 12V rail and carries an 80+ Bronze rating, whereas the Hyper is only rated 80+.

They’re around here somewhere. Honestly, while EVGA might have a slight edge, you can't overlook the fact that Hyper offers a 5-year warranty.

Reviewing 500-550 watt power supplies: 40 different models put to the test.

Those extra few watts aren't going to save anyone—honestly—and having an extra two years of warranty might actually matter if you try to resell the unit later, or if things start breaking down, which, let's face it, happens all the time after three years of use.

To’s true, having that 5-year warranty definitely gives the Hyper the edge.

Hyper, if there wasn't a warranty involved, I'd definitely go with the EVGA.

Greetings, everyone. I am looking for a bit of advice regarding my power supply. I picked up a computer a few days ago—here is the configuration list:

MSI Main board iH81
Intel Core i5 4460 CPU 3.2 GHz
Kingston 120GB SSD Sata
Toshiba 1TB HDD
MUSHKIN 8GB DDR3

Since I don't currently have a need for a dedicated graphics card, I didn't include one—it was suggested that I use a generic 500W PSU with 4 SATA connectors.

I have a specific question. If I were to install a 2GB graphics card capable of running Grand Theft Auto V, is there any chance this current power supply might fail me? I suppose I wonder if this unit is simply too weak for this setup right out of the gate.

NOTE — The computer will be running for roughly 10–16 hours a day.

Thanks to all!

Well, that power supply is really designed for builds without a dedicated graphics card. It puts out about 250W on the 12V rail for the CPU and GPU, so I guess it might technically hold up a GTX 750 Ti alongside an i5, but I wouldn't exactly go gaming on it. It’s probably safer to grab something more reliable. Maybe at least a Fortron Hexa + 400 W.

When you’re already rocking such high-end components, nitpicking over $67 just to save a few bucks on a decent power supply is honestly ridiculous...

Matthew Alvarez said:When you’re already sitting on such high-end parts, honestly—penny-pinching over an $67 just to save a few bucks on a decent power supply seems a bit silly, doesn't it?

+1

My EVGA power supply finally gave up the ghost, so I'm looking for a suitable replacement. My current setup consists of an Intel Core i5, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, and an ASUS motherboard.

Timothy Kim60 said:Power Supply Review: 40 different 500W to 550W units put to the test.

Will one of those highly-rated 550W power supplies be enough to handle an R9 380X paired with either an FX 6300 or an FX 8300? I guess it depends on how much headroom you're looking for.

mellowdrifter80 said:My EVGA power supply just died, so I need a replacement. I'm running an Intel Core i5, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, and an ASUS motherboard.

AMD TS 450W:
http://www.nabava.net/search.php?tp=0&q=XFX+TS+450

If you're thinking about upgrading to beefier components down the road, maybe look at this:

silvermoose14 said:Would those higher-rated 550W power supplies be enough for an R9 380X paired with an FX 6300 or 8300?

Yeah, they are. Around here, you could grab something like an EVGA or an AMD unit in the 550W range, and that would be plenty for a build like that.