Is this 550 watts PSU powerful enough for all my components?

clarkkent · Feb 3, 2014

Hi, this is my setup. I would like a quiet PSU and I think this corsair looks good. But will 550 Watts do?

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Fractal Design Define R4
M5A97 LE R2.0
AMD FX-6350 Black Edition
Noctua NH-D14
GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
8GB RAM
DVD Writer
4/5 HDDs

http://www.corsair.com/enthusiast-series-modular-tx550m-80-plus-bronze-certified-550-watt-high-performance-modular-power-supply.html

ImPrettyIrish · Feb 3, 2014

Yes, it is more than enough to power your PC.

wehler53 · Feb 3, 2014

The best way to make sure is to use a psu calculator, google; Thermaltake psu calculator plug in your details and it'll tell you your system wattage usage and then you'll know for sure better to be safe then sorry

wehler53 · Feb 3, 2014

Also corsair are not the best PSU's maybe look for a higher end psu

clarkkent · Feb 3, 2014

I did the Thermaltake psu calculator check. If I choose 1 physical CPU with the rest of my specs I get 539w. So that's a no go, right?

wehler53 · Feb 3, 2014

Sure is mate you want to leave at bear minimum 50W so I'd say a 650w and you'll be good, and you won't have to stress about using more wattage then you have. Now you just need to pick one you like, read some reviews and what not. Good luck mate, hope all goes well!

clarkkent · Feb 3, 2014

Do you have any recommendations?

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 3, 2014

More than enough power to run your specs and made by the best SEASONIC.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $49.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-03 11:48 EST-0500)

wehler53 · Feb 3, 2014

Antec, silverstone, thermaltake, and XFX and aim for the 80+ gold and then it just comes down to if you want ones with led fans or not or the price, that's your personal choice based in budget and taste

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 3, 2014

The right 550w is enough , this unit has 44 amps on the 12v rail , more than enough for your componnents

[strike][/strike]Plenty of extra power in this unit for your specs.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $49.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-03 11:48 EST-0500)

wehler53 · Feb 3, 2014

Your giving him 12w of room? That's not a good idea

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 3, 2014

The calculators aren't accurate.

wehler53 · Feb 3, 2014

And he will have no room what so ever if he ever wants to add anything to the build

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 3, 2014

The XFX i posted is more than sufficient to power his setup.

wehler53 · Feb 3, 2014

The calculator I listed is recommended by most if the top computer review websites, it's a reference site for many online stores and I would be far more comfortable trusting a calculator designed by a company that makes PSU's to give you the best idea possible then any person

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 3, 2014

The XFX I linked will power his system with a GTX 770 if he wanted one.

wehler53 · Feb 3, 2014

Fine he can listen to you, but under high load that system will be asking for more power and if he ever wants to upgrade he'll have to buy a new psu.

However it's up to the poster, if he wants to risk it then that's his choice, my first though with computers is always go alittle more then you need just incase because electronics aren't forgiving

wehler53 · Feb 3, 2014

No it wouldn't, the lowest recommended psu for a gtx 770 by Nvida is a 650w

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 3, 2014

A GeForce GTX 770 NEEDS AT LEAST 42 amps on the 12 v rail and a 600 watt power supply.

The WATTAGE isn't the key the XFX 550 has 44 amps on the 12v rail and is more than sufficient to power a 770.

Is this 550 watts PSU powerful enough for all my components?

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