Will This Build Work Against My 550 Watt PSU

Khaled91 · Jun 21, 2015

Hi,

CPU: Intel i5-2500
Ram: 16 gb 1333mhz 4x4
GPU: Upgrading From GTX 560ti 1GB to AMD R9-280x 3GB (250 Watt)
Mobo: Intel DH67CL
HDD: 1 TB WD Black + 1 TB WD Black + 1 TB WD Blue + 320 GB WD Caviar
Ext HDD: 3 TB WD My passport (Always connected to my PC)
Screen: Samsung 32 inch
Case: BitFenix Colossus

Will my 550 Watt PSU stand a chance? or do i have to upgrade it as well. I am really short on money.

andreaszero · Jun 21, 2015

Put all your components in this WATT calc and check yourself

http://images10.newegg.com/BizIntell/tool/psucalc/index.html?name=Power-Supply-Wattage-Calculator

infamousIlusionist · Jun 21, 2015

Yes a 550w will be fine, although it depends what 550w you get? (or have).
I good quality decent PSU will be fine like a tier 1 or 2 but something lower can take strain.

infamousIlusionist · Jun 21, 2015

A 550w will be the lowest but I would advice you go for a 620w.

Khaled91 · Jun 21, 2015

andreaszero :

I tried all PSU calculator website, can't access any of them from my area.

sizzling · Jun 21, 2015

What exact 550w PSU do you have? Some cheap ones are barely capable of 400w

You really cant compare PSU's on wattage alone

Khaled91 · Jun 21, 2015

infamousIlusionist :

Well, i guess i have to wait another year to afford a decent PSU.

Thanks

Khaled91 · Jun 21, 2015

sizzling :

I can't remember the brand name, but when i bought it the man said this is high end.

infamousIlusionist · Jun 21, 2015

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/38ffgs

This is a build i put together acording to your parts and it has like a 443w but get a good psu. I would say EVGA supernova or a SeaSonic S12II (something like that)

Khaled91 · Jun 21, 2015

infamousIlusionist :

The EVGA supernova and SeaSonic 750 watt cost 200$, holy molly. :pt1cable:

do you recommend something cheaper?

infamousIlusionist · Jun 21, 2015

Khaled91 :

This is a 650w and its $4 dollars more than the 550w.
It is a very good quality PSU tier 1( http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html )
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220gs0650v1

Vic 40 · Jun 21, 2015

Khaled91 :

Open the pc and look at the sticker on the side of the psu.

kevhunter · Jun 21, 2015

For your build, I would recommend a 650W or above PSU. Although with a 550W, I don't think you'll run into a considerable roadblock. Take a look at Corsair's TX650. It's around a 100$.

Khaled91 · Jun 21, 2015

Vic 40 :

I just got home, it's Antec 550 Watt.

Khaled91 · Jun 21, 2015

kevhunter :

It costs 210 $ here. Damn it. I am stuck, one way or the other, i gotta buy a new PSU before purchasing a new GPU

Vic 40 · Jun 21, 2015

Khaled91 :

It would be nice to know which type,there are more Antec 550watt psu's,but that normally should do fine.I would try that.

Thought about the gtx 960? It's performance is as good (some games) or narrow to the r9 280X and it uses alot less power making the choice to use your current psu even easier.

Khaled91 · Jun 22, 2015

Vic 40 :

Have not thought about that really! Ill check both Gtx 960 and 970 to see which is better.

Vic 40 · Jun 22, 2015

The gtx 970 would be the obvious choice between those two if you had the money,but the gtx 960 will do fine at 1080p in most games.

Khaled91 · Jun 22, 2015

Vic 40 :

Well i want my new GPU to last at least another 4 years.
Timeframe Table:
Ultra - High settings : 2015 - beginning of 2017
High - Med settings : Beginning of 2017 to June of 2018.
Med - Low settings : June 2018 to 2019.
Change the card: Jan of 2020

Man i feel so old. :ouch:

Vic 40 · Jun 22, 2015

Khaled91 :

Get the best one you can buy.Between these two the gtx 970 if budget allows.

Khaled91 :

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