Can my PSU run my setup?

Slick2sick · Aug 6, 2014

Current setup :
CPU - e8400 core2duo @ 3.0
GPU - gtx 560 ti 448 cuda cores
PSU - HKC 550watt 12v@24amps

Now im looking to upgrade my cpu cos its quite old and i was looking at the Fx-6300
But im not sure if my psu will handle this beast 6 core cpu ?
PLease help

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 6, 2014

I wouldn't trust a PSU made the likes of HKC.

Get a reliable brand like Seasonic , XFX , Evga B2 , G2.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $54.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-06 19:15 EDT-0400

Slick2sick · Aug 6, 2014

why a 650w ? Im not on sli or something xD Plus im going to change it...but on december

i ill be changing the psu and i ill be buying more ram ^^
i dont plan to OC the gpu or the cpu

TopLuca · Aug 6, 2014

Why wouldn't you leave the easy stuff for us , You don't need more badges/Solutions but we need

Slick2sick · Aug 6, 2014

why dont u place a solution ^^ Maybe tell me if i can run it with no oc ? i got 4gb ram ddr3 and 1 hdd 500gb :/

TopLuca · Aug 6, 2014

The problem is slick that these cheap PSU are made from Cheap capacitors and can fail under load and hence ruin your whole entire system so we'd avoid that by simply telling you to buy a better quality PSU . You might pay more but if you use this one and it failed then you'll have to pay again for the whole entire rig and we don't this to happen so Pay more and save yourself the headache. It may work for a month or two but then it will fail probably so why bother ?

Alex Kelly · Aug 6, 2014

^ Very true. You don't want to risk damaging your brand new components.
The XFX that has been suggested for you is more wattage than you need, but it's incredibly cheap for what it is and will last you for many years/builds to come.

Slick2sick · Aug 7, 2014

thing is i cant buy that psu :/ cos i dont live in USA i cant buy from newegg nor ncix or any usa e shops :/ Im from albania

Slick2sick · Aug 7, 2014

iv got 2 choices rather not build the cpu and mobo at all and just get the psu and wait hopefully to buy at christmas or next summer
that cpu and mobo :/ The psu costs 110 dollars to bring to albania

Slick2sick · Aug 7, 2014

sorry not 110 but 180* dollars

TopLuca · Aug 7, 2014

180 Dollars is just too much , Try looking at this one and be sure to select shipping from the UK not the US as it will be cheaper.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-500W-PC-Power-Supply/dp/B00GP5Y6J0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407402029&sr=8-1&keywords=EVGA+PSu
Or try the older link but to ship from the UK

Slick2sick · Aug 7, 2014

this 1 takes 115 dollars to bring to Albania

TopLuca · Aug 7, 2014

Go with it then or Maybe Search this one ( Be Sure that you're using the amazon.co.uk to save on shipping )
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020053-UK-Series-Modular-Supply/dp/B00FG9G0PY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407402583&sr=8-1&keywords=Corsair+TX550

Slick2sick · Aug 7, 2014

no oc on graphic card or cpu at all just a bit multi task and playing league of legends 24/7 wont push the card to the limits equal to using more wattage ? maybe its enough ? With my actual psu ? cos getting psu for 120 dollars is expensive ...

Alex Kelly · Aug 7, 2014

It will be enough, but if anything goes wrong and the PSU dies, it's very likely that your other brand new parts will die, too.
If you can afford this, go for it. It's a great value PSU. http://pcstore.com.al/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=703
It's an Albanian website, so shipping should be cheap.
Enjoy! You'll have no trouble overclocking using that PSU.

Slick2sick · Aug 7, 2014

im going to buy the cpu and motherboard from them

that shop is 2 hours away with car xD

Alex Kelly · Aug 7, 2014

Great! Get that PSU then. It's your best option by far.
Please consider picking my answer as the solution if you're happy with my advice! I'd appreciate it.

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