PSU and UPS recommendation for GTX 960 4GB setup

Akash_11 · Jun 28, 2016

i want to setup system with:

Motherboard: Gigabyte H170-GAMING 3 ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128863 )
Processor: Intel Core i5 6400 Socket LGA1151 2.70 GHz Processor
RAM: 2 x Kingston Technology HyperX FURY Black 8 GB 2133 MHz CL14 DIMM DDR4 Internal Memory (HX421C14FB2/8?)
GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 960 STRIX-GTX960-DC2OC-4GD5 4GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
OR
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 WindForce 2X - Flex Display Graphics Card (4GB, GDDR5, PCI-E 3.0, 128Bit, HDMI, DPx3, Dual-Link DVI)
Monitor: LG 24 inc IPS ( 1920 x 1080 )
HDD: 2 Kingston SSD + 1 HDD ( SATA 7.2k RPM )

I want to setup system for Games and no plan for DUAL graphics card.

I'm confused about PSU and UPS.

i have checked online ( http://outervision.com/power-supply-calculator ), it saying

# Recommended UPS rating: 850 VA

# Recommended PSU Wattage: 490 W

will 500 W OR 550 W PSU will enough ? ( already own new 430 W PSU but too low to these setup

and a APC 600 UPS )

is this Good ? if not Please suggest good PSU and APC's UPS.

Thanks and Regards

Inkiad · Jun 28, 2016

If your 430W power supply is a good one, it is more than capable of running your system. Which brand, model is it? Also post your budget.

Can not help you regarding ups. Wait for someone in that regard.

Computers Taste Like Metal · Jun 28, 2016

I'd go for a 600w PSU as it saves room for future upgrades, you do not need a UPS, all that does is keep your PC up for about an extra minute if your power goes out, but, what you really need instead is a surge protector.

Having your PC plugged directly into your wall is a NO-NO. You need something to protect it from sudden power surges from storms, fuse blow, ETC. A 30 dollar Surge protector from Best Buy is fine.

An awesome PSU brand is EVGA. Their supernova series is unbeatable.

EVGA Supernova B2 series - check those out

Akash_11 · Jun 28, 2016

Inkiad :

i have CX430M PSU and Budget can increase up to $250, which PSU fit best with these setup

Computers Taste Like Metal · Jun 28, 2016

430w might not be enough.

Akash_11 · Jun 28, 2016

Computers Taste Like Metal :

just need small update: i can go for 600W PSU, can 500W or 550W PSU is well enough for this setup ?.

unfortunately EVGA has no service centre in my country ( INDIA ), APC has strong market here

Computers Taste Like Metal · Jun 28, 2016

550w is enough with upgrade room

Akash_11 · Jun 28, 2016

Computers Taste Like Metal :

Okay, thanks for update, i don't want to mess with hardware, will go higher

madmatt30 · Jun 28, 2016

That cx430 is easily enough if you go for the Asus strix card which only requires a single 6 pin power.

Akash_11 · Jun 28, 2016

madmatt30 :

really ?

, good to see your text

madmatt30 · Jun 28, 2016

Yes really Mate, that setup listed in your first post won't even touch 300w under Max load .

You could run any 960 with it but the gigabyte one for some reason has 2x6 pin connectors.
Pick any 960 with a single 6 or 8 pin connector & your corsair PSU will be fine

Akash_11 · Jun 28, 2016

@madmatt30 big relief

. will go with ASUS 960 or Single 6 or 8 pin connector , thank you so much for good news

Akash_11 · Jun 28, 2016

madmatt30 :

need suggestion on UPS: i have APC-RS-600-UPS , according to Manual, Output ( total ) = 600 VA / 360 W
will this enough ?
i only want to protect hardware from electricity fluctuation.

Akash_11 · Jun 28, 2016

@"Computers Taste Like Metal" trying to get enough knowledge about `Surge protector`

madmatt30 · Jun 28, 2016

Your ups under normal gaming conditions should be enough imo
Its close to its limit with 360w max output (taking into account 80% efficiency on the cx430 you could pull 350-360w from it under 100% CPU & GPU load)

I would say try it before purchasing a new one , the worst that can happen is it will shut down under extreme load.
I don't see that happening really though personally

croc · Jun 30, 2016

CPU 65W, GPU 130W, ~10W for MB/RAM and monitor ~30 W... I'd say that you are good to go with what you have, INCLUDING your monitor drawing on your UPS. Invest your extra hard-earned savings in the i5 6600 - it is unlocked, but does add another ~30W - Still way within your PSU's power budget. Or, think of going to the 970 GPU. 225W max, but still no power issues. Or, both the 6600 AND the 970, still no power issues... You can do maths as well as I, almost all devices list their max power requirements. Get them, add them up... And remember, a watt is a watt. (AND your monitor does not draw from your PSU)

Inkiad · Jun 30, 2016

Monitors are typically 80-100 watts.

madmatt30 · Jun 30, 2016

^ no they're not - both mine are sub 30w as are most newish 24inch models.

Inkiad · Jun 30, 2016

Mines are 95watts. I think it's time to change them.......

Akash_11 · Jul 1, 2016

Inkiad :

i have LG 24EA53, using 26 W ( written on back side ), [strike]not sure 26 W is minimum or MAX [/strike]

Akash_11 · Jul 1, 2016

croc :

CPU 65W, GPU 130W, ~10W for MB/RAM and monitor ~30 W... I'd say that you are good to go with what you have, INCLUDING your monitor drawing on your UPS. Invest your extra hard-earned savings in the i5 6600 - it is unlocked, but does add another ~30W - Still way within your PSU's power budget. Or, think of going to the 970 GPU. 225W max, but still no power issues. Or, both the 6600 AND the 970, still no power issues... You can do maths as well as I, almost all devices list their max power requirements. Get them, add them up... And remember, a watt is a watt. (AND your monitor does not draw from your PSU)

thanks

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