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Can I run this with this PSU?

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April 4, 2014 7:06:28 AM

Hello,
I was thinking about to upgrade my PC to a gaming rig.
I'm in a small budget so i was thinking to get:
FX 6300 and GTX 750 with MOBO: Asus m5a97 le r2.0
Now my worries are about my PSU
I have 4 GB ddr3 ram from my old PC and the PSU is:
SMART BOX 450W PSU (20+4 pin)(total O/P 433W)(12v1=14A) (12v2=16A) ?

Would this SMART BOX 450W be good enought for this PC?
I think it will be because FX 6300 has a TDP of 95W and GTX 750 has a TDP of only 55W but I wanna hear your suggestions and what do you think?
:)  Thanks :) 

Also what is the TDP of this FX in full load ?

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April 4, 2014 7:09:51 AM

It will run it but doubt the quality of it.
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April 4, 2014 7:42:50 AM

Anyone else would help me??
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April 4, 2014 7:44:55 AM

System load is going to be around 200watts max so it will run but like I said the quality of that PSU is in doubt!
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April 4, 2014 7:51:02 AM

Thanks mate :) 
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April 4, 2014 7:54:25 AM

Agreed. Your graphics card needs little power. I would not trust what looks like a generic PSU for any card that needs a PCIe power connector.
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April 4, 2014 7:56:08 AM

The Corsair "CX" should be excluded in any discussion of quality PSUs due to the inferior Samxon capacitors with which it was made. They don't like heat, leading to early failure (even though they review well when new).
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April 4, 2014 8:08:45 AM

This GTX 750 does not require any 6 pins or 8 pins, it draws power from the PCIe x16 so I was thinking it can only get 75W on full load because it is the max of PCIe. The AMD FX 6300 maybe can use 180W on full load so what to do ? :S I don't have a budget to buy myself a PSU too , a need the money for the GPU and CPU :S
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April 4, 2014 8:56:16 AM

Do you already have this PSU? If not, I would recommend waiting until you have saved money for a quality unit. Antec offers two inexpensive units that would be suitable, the 380W Earthwatts (EA-380D) and 450W VP-450. You could also get one of the Seasonic 300W 80+ Bronze units. All should be <$40.
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April 4, 2014 9:10:26 AM

Yes, I already own this PSU :S
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April 4, 2014 9:20:53 AM

Well, as Rolli59 said, your rig is unlikely to draw more than 200W from it while you are playing. Even if it is only good for half of its label (60%-70% is more likely), you should be okay.
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April 4, 2014 9:34:30 AM

Ok thank you all :) 
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