Will a 500W PSU be enough? Help Needed!

dude7691 · Jan 28, 2014

Hi guys! Urgent help is needed. I have already got the parts for my system but need conformation that they will work ok together. My spec is:

PSU: Corsair 500W Builder 80 PLUS
GPU: Nvidia GTX660 2048MB
CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P
RAM: 8GB DDR3 DIMM (4x2GB) 240PIN
2x 120MM Fans + 1x 80mm
1TB SATA HDD
1 DVD Drive (can be removed after windows installation if necessary)
Windows 8.1 64-bit
Case: Standard ATX

I need to know if 500W will be sufficient for my needs. I DO NOT NEED TO OVERCLOCK. This PSU is temporary and only needs to last around 9 months. After that I plan to upgrade to 2x GTX 660 and a 1000W PSU. Anyway, the link for the PSU is below for you guys who want to look at it in more detail, along with the GPU. Thanks for the continued support

PSU - http://www.dabs.com/products/corsair-500w-builder-series-cx-80--bronze-atx-power-supply-8CDD.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc%20product%20search&utm_content=Q200&utm_campaign=Components%20and%20Storage%20-%20Cases,%20Cooling%20and%20Power%20-%20Power%20S

GPU - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009PV2D6E/?tag=pcp0f-21

Thanks ;-)

OllieOxenFree · Jan 28, 2014

Cx series is known for being cheap but you can get away with 500w with the system you currently have listed. Why not go for a good psu now and save some money in the long run. You can a 750 or 800w just fine with 660s in sli

Whammy · Jan 28, 2014

Some will say yes some will say no, it's borderline. Go with a 550w instead. It won't cost you more if you search properly and you'll be on the safe side.

Onus · Jan 28, 2014

The 500W CX is sufficient for your build. It is made with some inferior Samxon capacitors that don't like heat and tend to fail early, but you're planning to replace it in a year anyway, so that shouldn't be a problem. I think it will be fine.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 28, 2014

Here's a SEASONIC made PSU.

SEASONIC = Best QUALITY.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£45.00 @ Aria PC)
Total: £45.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-28 18:57 GMT+0000)

Onus · Jan 28, 2014

^That XFX is a MUCH better unit, although not enough to run two cards. Look for 750W to run two cards.

dude7691 · Jan 28, 2014

Hey guys! Thanks for the quick responses. Like I said, everything is already purchased and ready to put together. I just need a straight answer. Will it run my PC ok? Yes or no? Thanks

Onus · Jan 28, 2014

Yes, it will. Make sure it gets decent airflow. Do plan on replacing it in a year or so.

dude7691 · Jan 28, 2014

Yeah that is the plan, thanks guys. Appreciate the support lots

OllieOxenFree · Jan 28, 2014

dude7691 :

Answered that in first post

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