Will this PSU work for my set up?

MethodMan008 · Mar 12, 2014

Hey Tom's Hardware duders,

So I have a gaming PC that I tried to switch to a different case and in the process I fried my 800w PSU.. The only PSU my local shop had was a 500w coolermaster.. I wanted to play Titanfall so I said screw it, I'll buy it and completed my set up..

It has been working so far, but I want to know if I'm risking any damage to my computer or anything like that..

Here is my set up:
Motherboard - Asus P8P67 LE
GPU - EVGA 2GB GTX 660 SC
CPU - i5 2400
RAM - 8gb DDR 1333
Storage - 2 1tb HDDs, 1 128gb SSD
1 hyper 212 evo
2 120mm case fans
1 lg dvd/cd drive

let me know if I am forgetting anything...

thanks for the help!

terry4536 · Mar 12, 2014

Yes, the GTX 660 requires 450 watts.

MethodMan008 · Mar 12, 2014

terry4536 :

Ah ok. I did read that but I figured it meant I would need 450w dedicated just to the GPU, leaving 50 left over for everything else.. Am I interpreting that wrong or are GPUs just crazy power heavy compared to everything else?

Thanks!

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 12, 2014

Most CoolerMaster power supplies are very poor, I recommend you look for a more a reliable , quality option.

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 12, 2014

Don't buy that Coolermaster , can I have the model of the CM supply.

MethodMan008 · Mar 12, 2014

ah crap. I bought it already. :'(

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031

does that make me urgently in need of a new psu?

terry4536 · Mar 12, 2014

Yes, the GPU is usually the biggest power draw. Use a good PSU calculator and then add 100 watts to the result.

http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 12, 2014

Tier 4 - Not Recommend for stressful situations. May not be able to put out full rated power above room temperature, and may slightly fail to meet ATX specs.

Aerocool
Asus Atlas
BFG 1000 watt
Cooler Master eXtreme (only use 75% of labeled wattage)
Cooler Master GX (except 450w)
E-Power
Futurepower
Hale82n 650w
Hiper Type-M
HIPRO
Masscool
MGE XG
Mushkin HP
NorthQ 4775-500S/BU
OCZ Modstream (if manufactured before December 2007)
OCZ GameXStream <1000 watt (if manufactured before December 2007)
OCZ StealthXStream (if manufactured before December 2007)
OCZ GameXStream 1010 watt (essentially a 850watt power supply)
Scythe Kamariki
Sigma Shark
Sintek
TTGI/Superflower
Ultra Xfinity
Ultra X2 <less than 700 watt
Ultra XVS
Xion Real Power PowerReal

terry4536 · Mar 12, 2014

Go Seasonic.

MethodMan008 · Mar 12, 2014

Uh oh.. So it has been working for me so far... Granted it has only been like 4 days.. with a few Titanfall marathon sessions. Does this mean it is pretty much a ticking time bomb to fizzle out? Am I damaging any other components by using this?

Thanks!

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 12, 2014

Upgrade as soon as possible to protect you other components.

MethodMan008 · Mar 12, 2014

What do you think of this as a replacement?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438014

And is swapping PSUs very complicated? When I changed CPU fans I messed up the thermal paste and when I changed cases I fried my thermaltake 800w PSU.. I don't really want to break anything else.

terry4536 · Mar 12, 2014

Don't go cheap on the PSU.

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 12, 2014

Power supplies are easy to change , just be patient , take your time.

More than enough POWER FOR 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 ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $59.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-12 20:12 EDT-0400)

MethodMan008 · Mar 12, 2014

terry4536 :

I'm low on funds. :'(

That EVGA one has pretty good reviews, not that I know if newegg reviews really mean anything or not and I do like EVGA as a company.. I had a faulty GPU and they replaced it immediately.

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 12, 2014

Get the high quality one , I posted above.

MethodMan008 · Mar 12, 2014

Kk. Is switching PSUs very complicated? I imagine it will screw in to my Fractal R4 case easily but I haven't actually messed with the power cords from the PSU to the motherboard/gpu/etc..

Does that PSU come with all the cords I'd need to hook up all my junk?

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 12, 2014

Yes , it will have everything you need , easy to do.

terry4536 · Mar 12, 2014

Switching a PSU is basically four screws plus making the connections.

MethodMan008 · Mar 12, 2014

Cool. Just ordered. thanks for the help all!

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 12, 2014

We are glad to assist thanks for posting on the forum.

MethodMan008 · Mar 17, 2014

This is directed towards Terry too, not sure how to multi-quote, sorry! But thanks for the help guys. Just got my power supply in and installed it and it is working great so far! My computer seems much quieter now.. Not sure if that was the PSU or some better cord management, but none the less I like my computer much more now. Thanks!

terry4536 · Mar 17, 2014

You're welcome.

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 18, 2014

Glad to assist you.

Will this PSU work for my set up?

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