Psu Question on my imicro ps-im400wh power supply

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with this power supplly im running an iMicro CA-IM253B 400W ATX Mid Tower Case an asrock h81m-hds lga 1150 and a i3 4160 i was wondering if i would be able to put a gtx 960 in my computer? thanks
 
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No, you need to upgrade that PSU before plugging in any high-end hardware like the GTX 960.

Review of the iMicro PS-IM400 from hardware secrets: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/imicro-ps-im400wh-power-supply-review/9/

Conclusion Excerpt:

The iMicro PS-IM400WH is a typical ultra low-end power supply that must be avoided at all cost. Using this kind of bargain power supply will give you lots of headache.
This “400 W” unit can only deliver around 280 W, with low efficiency, and these are not even the worse problems of it.
The problem with ultra low-end power supplies, and the iMicro PS-IM400WH is no exception, is that their voltages get easily outside the proper working range, and the noise and ripple levels are always...
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No, you need to upgrade that PSU before plugging in any high-end hardware like the GTX 960.

Review of the iMicro PS-IM400 from hardware secrets: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/imicro-ps-im400wh-power-supply-review/9/

Conclusion Excerpt:

The iMicro PS-IM400WH is a typical ultra low-end power supply that must be avoided at all cost. Using this kind of bargain power supply will give you lots of headache.
This “400 W” unit can only deliver around 280 W, with low efficiency, and these are not even the worse problems of it.
The problem with ultra low-end power supplies, and the iMicro PS-IM400WH is no exception, is that their voltages get easily outside the proper working range, and the noise and ripple levels are always above the maximum allowed. These two problems will, in the best case scenario, make your computer to work unstable (i.e., presenting random problems), and, in the worst case scenario, overload and even burn components from your PC.


A PSU like this one will suit your system specs perfectly, uses quality components, and will provide reliable power:

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $55.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-09 15:45 EST-0500
 
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