Is the PSU enough for my rig?

infinitrix · Jun 21, 2016

Hi! I'm planning to buy a Phenom II X4 965 and a ASUS M3N78-VM Motherboard. I already have a GT 730 2gb DDR3 gpu and 4gb of ram (2x2). Is my 400w PSU enough to power all of the mentioned components? Any help would be appreciated

terroralpha · Jun 21, 2016

which PSU is it specifically? not all "400W" PSUs are true 400W PSUs. if it's a decent quality PSU, then you should be fine.

JQB45 · Jun 21, 2016

Its enough, barely. The CPU alone uses 125W the motherboard another 30W+
You video card is weak so it uses less then 75W.

Ironsounds · Jun 21, 2016

Hello... 125 + 49= 174 Watts @12Vdc 14.5 Amps Min for GPU and CPU... B / can you post pic of the PS label? or the model/website picture?
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+Phenom+II+X4+965
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu.php?gpu=GeForce+GT+730

infinitrix · Jun 21, 2016

terroralpha :

http://i.imgur.com/H6EFjcG.jpg

I apologize, I don't know how to post images here but here is my recent power supply.

infinitrix · Jun 21, 2016

Ironsounds :

http://i.imgur.com/H6EFjcG.jpg

Here it is

Ironsounds · Jun 21, 2016

Hello... THX great Pic... I got bad news... that would be only 110% safety margin in your "Design" here... B / Nooo please Don't use them together...Ok? B /

Could you find a different CPU model Like intel for a "system" for you? or are you set in stone about the AMD "energy beast"?... B /

You could get another PS for this "System" too? B / got a Local store to help you?

infinitrix · Jun 21, 2016

I can't get the Intel system for my PC case only supports AMD boards and Intel Pentium 4 boards. I already have a mobo (EMX-MCP61-AVL) and CPU (Athlon 64 x2 5200) and I was planning to replace both of them without replacing any other components.

Ironsounds · Jun 21, 2016

Hello... Ya sure "Upgrade Time" well... it will boot... but that is all that PS can deliver on it... So that's no FUN B O
so you are going to need a Bigger Wattage PS for your "design" with theses parts ok? B /

infinitrix · Jun 21, 2016

Okay, thanks for the help

infinitrix · Jun 21, 2016

Ironsounds :

How about a ATX500w Switching Power Supply? Will that be good?

Ironsounds · Jun 21, 2016

Hello... YA it Could... B / when ya can send me Picture too of that one? B /

infinitrix · Jun 21, 2016

Ironsounds :

http://i.imgur.com/zHePp1a.jpg

This is a picture from an online store. I can't quite make out what's the brand but I asked the seller and he is yet to reply. Anyways, what do you think?

Ironsounds · Jun 21, 2016

Hello... Well you need a safety margin of 130-150%... that's what I use... B / are you going "Upgrade" that video card in the future too? B /
Can you link the WEB page for me? B /

infinitrix · Jun 21, 2016

https://www.olx.ph/item/computer-rated-power-supply-600w-ID7nZAb.html?p=8&h=5d6aff716c#5d6aff716c

https://www.olx.ph/item/assorted-good-condition-power-supply-600-700-watts-ID7qseY.html?p=7&h=5d6aff716c#5d6aff716c

The seller just answered me and he said that the brand is PHX and it is generic so no point in going there. Here are, however, another two options that I could get

Ironsounds · Jun 21, 2016

Hello... if it fits and a good $$ for you Yes... and send me a pic please B )

infinitrix · Jun 21, 2016

http://i.imgur.com/Y1L51BQ.jpg

This is the closest I can get without getting a generic PSU. Even though its 420w, is it enough?

Ironsounds · Jun 21, 2016

Hello... What is the +12Vdc "Rail" current? B / ... it's hard for me to read B /

infinitrix · Jun 21, 2016

I can't also quite read it because this is the only image that I can use from the seller. Here are however some specifications that I found:

Input Voltage AC 220-240 V
Input Connector(s) 1 x power
Power Output Connectors Details 1 x power 24 pin ATX with detachable 4 pin section
1 x power 4 pin ATX12V connector
2 x 4 pin mini-power connector
6 x 4 pin internal power
2 x 15 pin Serial ATA power
Output Voltage +3.3, ±5, ±12 V
Power Capacity 420 Watt
Specification Compliance ATX12V 2.0
Power Provided 420 Watt

Ironsounds · Jun 21, 2016

Hello... Well... B / the label and as we call them "Specs" are NOT clearly stated... it would be worth a try...B / that's about the best you can find your area... B / I think we have to go with it...the other one won't Work... give it a try... B )

infinitrix · Jun 21, 2016

Thank you for your help!

http://i.imgur.com/Sh2tGaz.jpg

This is another picture that I think is a little more readable. Gonna try it

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