IS my PSU good enough?

Jurj Bogdan · May 2, 2014

Setup:
Gigabyte G41MT-S2P mobo
Intel Pentium Dual Core @3GHz - 65W w/ stock cooler
MSI GTX 750 Ti - 60W
Western Drive 320GB HDD
LG GH22NS70 DVD - ROM

PSU - 450W ATX P4

I know you might not be familiar with it, but it worked fine for 2 years, and had another one on an older PC that worked with no problem for 5+ years. BUT... SInce I got the new GPU I want to be sure I won't damage it...

If I'm not mistaken (which I probably am), the 12V rail suplies the CPU, GPU and aditional fans, right? If so, it should be enought, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

rolli59 · May 2, 2014

It is on the low side on the +12 volts so can not guarantee it will work for the card, it might. It is best replaced for modern hardware.

Dark Lord of Tech · May 2, 2014

The 750ti is a very low power draw card as long as it's not a 750ti with an additional power connection you should be fine.

If you have the money , this would be a great fit.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $24.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-02 08:53 EDT-0400)

legokill101 · May 2, 2014

also oi dont know hwat brand it is can you see either a branding or a UL number?

Jurj Bogdan · May 2, 2014

It's a twin frozr model with no aditional connector required - doesn't even have a slot for one.

Jurj Bogdan · May 2, 2014

I just want to know if the card and CPU will be fine, as in not fried.

Dark Lord of Tech · May 2, 2014

Try it it can't hurt if not get this power supply.

32 amps onm the 12v rail would be plenty and at a decent price.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $24.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-02 08:53 EDT-0400)

rolli59 · May 2, 2014

+1 Solid advise!

legokill101 · May 2, 2014

+2 cant go wrong with a cx430 at least not for what they cost

Jurj Bogdan · May 2, 2014

I should add that I already installed the card and it works well, never going oer 40 degrees C when stressed, but, as I said, i want to know it will not fail early because of the PSU. Also, I can't really afford anything at the time...

Dark Lord of Tech · May 2, 2014

If it's running now it will probably be fine , but I still recommend a better power supply for the card.

ENJOY your new card.

rolli59 · May 2, 2014

Agreed if running and no issues it is enough but make the PSU your next upgrade.

Jurj Bogdan · May 2, 2014

Thank you everybody for the quick answers!

Dark Lord of Tech · May 2, 2014

We are all glad to help , thanks for posting on the forum , spread the good word.

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