PSU question for a low budget build

Azureworld · Aug 21, 2013

My friend is building his computer and I'll be giving him my Corsair cx 430 and Evga gtx 460 1gb. Will there be enough power to supply the list of parts below? I'm currently running the gtx 460 and cx 430 with my 2006 duo core pc.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1uE49
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1uE49/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1uE49/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $302.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-21 19:12 EDT-0400)

hapkido · Aug 22, 2013

You'll need about 22A (255W) on the 12V rail for the CPU and GPU which that PSU provides. I usually account ~100W for the rest of the system. He should be fine as long as that PSU isn't really old and he's not going overboard with overclocking.

nostall · Aug 22, 2013

Recommended power for running a single 460 is 450Watts minimum for the system with a minimum of 26amps on the 12V rail(s).
Your/his CX430 provides enough power at 32amps. max. on the 12V rail so it WILL power his new system.
But, remember that as PSU's get older they tend to lose their ability to produce the maximum. Just mentioning this cause you haven't told us how old that CX is, and he might want to put a couple buck$ in the bank now and then to save for a new PSU.

He will NOT have enough power to overclock nor to run a second card (oh, never mind, only one PCI E slot).

That;s a nice little build, and that 460 is still a pretty powerful card; hope he enjoys it.

Azureworld · Aug 22, 2013

nostall :

The PSU is still fairly new, I bought it last year so it's still under warranty. Thanks for the information, now I have a second question, can any of you recommend a case for the PC. Somewhere in the current case's range, I just don't like the brand of the current case but the thing is, there is a combo deal with it. I prefer a corsair or antec case.

nostall · Aug 22, 2013

Here are three Rosewill cases. I have built similar computers into both the Challenger and the Redbone. I think they are pretty nice cases.
Rosewill REDBONE U3 Black SECC Steel USB 3.0, eSATA, 3x 120mm Fans Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147160
$49.99, usb3.0 on front panel
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147159
$39.99, same case but usb 2.0 on front panel.
Rosewill Blackbone Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147023
$44.99.

Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, option Fans-2x Side 120mm Fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

This is Neweggs power 'browse' page for cases. Lots and Lots of cases to be found in your price range. Give it a look-see.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/PowerSearch.aspx?N=100007583&IsNodeId=1&SubCategory=7&GASearch=3
Good luck. The Redbone was used on my youngest grandson's build and he loves it, and it is easy to work in.

glad0s98 · Sep 12, 2013

weird coincidence... I'm building a computer with exactly the same parts...

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