Intel i3 550, intel dh55tc mobo, 230w psu would getting a RX 460 make sense?

KittyOfDoom · Jun 23, 2016

I am looking to upgrade my old pc on a tight budget and a new rx 460 which uses 75w seems to be a logical upgrade from my current gt 240.

I have 6 gb ram.

According to all the rx 460 specs I cant see why it wont work with my pc, if i am missing something please inform me.

Hlsgsz · Jun 23, 2016

If the 240 works, so will the RX 460.

KittyOfDoom · Jun 23, 2016

Hlsgsz :

Firstly thanks for answering the question.

Secondly would the i3 bottle neck the 460?? I mean would it make sense to do this level of an upgrade to my computer?

Hlsgsz · Jun 23, 2016

It would bottleneck, but not to unplayable levels so yes, definitely a good upgrade.

KittyOfDoom · Jun 23, 2016

Hlsgsz :

As your a cpu expert would a corsair VS 450w psu be able to safely oc this machine or is that psu not good enough?

Hlsgsz · Jun 23, 2016

While 450 would be more than enough the VSs are poor quality PSUs. If you are really on the cheap get ths instead: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/MnR48d/antec-power-supply-vp450

But, to be honest, this is teh PSU i would recommend. It's very good and has teh capacity to power an eventual upgrade you might do in the future: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/2tckcf/xfx-power-supply-xfxts550w

KittyOfDoom · Jun 24, 2016

Hlsgsz :

1 last question as this is a locked frequency cpu and all. I just change the host frequency to oc this right? I wont need to set the voltages directly to stabilize?

Also cant find those antec in my country only these antec Neo 430w and antec basiq. My country only stocks your suggested types for 600w +

turkey3_scratch · Jun 24, 2016

The Antsc VP-450 doesn't even have power factor correction. I'd not get it.

KittyOfDoom · Jun 24, 2016

turkey3_scratch :

Can you give a list of possible PSUs? I mean budget wise is important but the limited products imported seems to be another issue.

Hlsgsz · Jun 24, 2016

KittyOfDoom :

List two biggest reetailers in your country.

KittyOfDoom · Jun 24, 2016

Hlsgsz :

Well I misclicked solution

, but you deserve the solution that was just the wrong post

. My country has an online retailer called takealot (http://www.takealot.com/) and a common supplier for more specific components would be rebel tech (http://www.rebeltech.co.za/)

Hlsgsz · Jun 24, 2016

Or go through this list: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
Something tier 2 would be ideal, but tier 3 will do. Stay away from 4 and 5.

Hlsgsz · Jun 24, 2016

http://www.rebeltech.co.za/475w-600w/7424-seasonic-s12ii-520w-80-plus-bronze-seasonic-s12ii-ss-520gb-520w-12v-480w-eps12v-atx12v-v23-80-plus-bronze-certified-active-pfc-6.html

This would be good.

I'll unselect the solution. The main reasoning for teh solution thing is for other people in a similar situation to find a quick answer.

KittyOfDoom · Jun 24, 2016

I have selected the appropriate solution to the initial question again thank you for all the help.

Hlsgsz · Jun 24, 2016

You're welcome!

BlueCat57 · Jul 2, 2016

There are a how to select a power supply articles here on Tom's Hardware. There is one on the UK site and the US site. Their titles are different but they should be easy to find.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supplies-101,review-33299.html
That is a link to the UK one. I think the US one is
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/psu-buying-guide,2916.html

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