Wrong power supply?

blyartrucker · Aug 1, 2013

I have built this computer. My first build. Did I screw up with the power supply? I run FSX but it shut's down after I try to fly. I will be getting more memory too by the way. Just can't afford just yet.

GeForce GTX 650 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB)
GIGABYTE GA-Z77-HD3 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
LOGISYS Computer PS575XBK 575W ATX12V SLI Ready Power Supply
Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo)

JRAtk94 · Aug 1, 2013

Logisys make poor PSUs, as far as I know, so it's likely shutting down due to the PSU being of poor quality.

Stick to Corsair, Antec, Seasonic, XFX etc.

markwp · Aug 1, 2013

Short answer, yes. That supply is useful only as a doorstop or boat anchor. Even with the low power requirements of your system, you would probably need a minimum of 350w to run. The rating of 575w for the Logisys is just plain lying.

Do yourself a favor and get a quality psu - plan to spend at least $50 and get a 400w plus psu from antec, corsair, seasonic or XFX. Never skimp on a psu - if it goes it's likely to take your mobo, cpu and gpu with it.

Mark

blyartrucker · Aug 1, 2013

Thank you both. I'll hit up best buy tomorrow to see if they have any decent one's. Look's like i've got a new doorstop.

markwp · Aug 1, 2013

Doubtful you will find anything decent at BB on the shelves. Use amazon, newegg, micro-center online. I know you'll have to wait a couple days, but the peace of mind of a good psu is worth the wait.

blyartrucker · Aug 1, 2013

How about this one. Itll allow for two gpu at a later date and overclocking à bit, right?

markwp · Aug 3, 2013

Which one? There is no link.

Mark

blyartrucker · Aug 3, 2013

markwp :

Oh sorry bout that. No matter, I've order a Corsair 750w from newegg. Also ordered 2x4gb gskill 1600mhz memory to replace the1866mhz in it now.

JRAtk94 · Aug 3, 2013

750W is crazy overkill, you could've gotten away with 500W - probably even 400W. At least it'll be good for future upgrades, I suppose.

Which Corsair PSU line is it? eg. CX, TX, HX, AX etc. I'm guessing CX?

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