A question about PSU Wattage

eski · Feb 13, 2015

Good day all!

Currently in the process of researching/building a new computer with the help of pcpartpicker.

PCPP estimates my wattage to be at about 383.

Trying to get the best bang for my buck on a PSU! So....

Can get a 500W PSU for $30
500W EVGA PSU

Or a 430W PSU for $20
430W EVGA PSU

Question is....can I get the 430W PSU and still comfortably run said computer or should I drop an extra $10 for an extra 70W?

Any advice/info is greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

mrdolphinsboy · Feb 13, 2015

Most likely, that 430 w psu will do just fine...But if you have the money then I say go for the extra wattage. Also, try and look up the recommended psu for your gpu. For example; my pc only uses 350watts at the most!But my graphics card reccommends a 500watt power supply.I ended up getting a 480 watt psu but I am going to upgrade it soon. If I were you I would get the 500watt psu just in case you want to upgrade in the future!!!Good luck!

SPgamer007 · Feb 13, 2015

eski :

Your cpu and gpu?

eski · Feb 13, 2015

SPgamer007 :

eski :

Your cpu and gpu?

Right now I am planning on getting an i5-4460 and a R9 280

SPgamer007 · Feb 13, 2015

eski :

Well,the r9 280 requires a continuous current of 43 amps on 12v+ rail,both of your psus are not sufficient.
I'd recommend a good quality 550w unit for your future rig.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-ATX-550-Power-Supply/dp/B004RJ8EKI/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1423846910&sr=1-3&keywords=550w#customerReviews

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