Can a 550w psu run the gtx 1060?
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Barty1884
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A decent quality 550W would be more than sufficient for a 1060.
The Huntkey however, is nowhere near 'decent' quality.
I can't find definitive reviews of that specific unit, but it's a revamp of the "Green Star" line IIRC:
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/huntkey-green-star-550-w-lw-6550sg-power-supply-review/10/
Depending on the rest of your specs, you *might* be ok, but I wouldn't recommend using it at all.
A PSU upgrade (which should set you back no more than $40-$50 for a quality unit) is definitely worth the investment.
Don't risk your shiny new 1060 with a junk PSU.
The Huntkey however, is nowhere near 'decent' quality.
I can't find definitive reviews of that specific unit, but it's a revamp of the "Green Star" line IIRC:
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/huntkey-green-star-550-w-lw-6550sg-power-supply-review/10/
Depending on the rest of your specs, you *might* be ok, but I wouldn't recommend using it at all.
A PSU upgrade (which should set you back no more than $40-$50 for a quality unit) is definitely worth the investment.
Don't risk your shiny new 1060 with a junk PSU.
elbert
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The 1060 only requires a 400w with a 6 pin power plug. This said you PSU isn't a good model. Do yourself a favor and get a quality Antec, Corsair, or Seasonic.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($265.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ B&H)
Total: $320.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-18 11:57 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($265.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ B&H)
Total: $320.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-18 11:57 EDT-0400
Barty1884
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On an extreme budget (which you shouldn't be if you're splurging on a new 1060), even something like the Antec VP 450W at $37 would be a much, much, much better option than that potential fire hazard Huntkey.
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/MnR48d/antec-power-supply-vp450
Totally agree with elbert & gamerboy though, the SeaSonic S12II is a great PSU, and an affordable price point.
The new Corsair CX450M is right around the same pricepoint too:
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/FQ648d/corsair-power-supply-cp9020101na
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/MnR48d/antec-power-supply-vp450
Totally agree with elbert & gamerboy though, the SeaSonic S12II is a great PSU, and an affordable price point.
The new Corsair CX450M is right around the same pricepoint too:
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/FQ648d/corsair-power-supply-cp9020101na
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