Best PSU for gtx1060 6gb

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Abi karthick

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My config is intel i5 4 generation
Gtx 1060 strix
16 gb ram
With vs650 power supply
I want upgrade my PSU can you suggest a low price psu
 
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Karadjgne
You could run a i5 +any OC with a gtx1060 6Gb on any decent quality 450w psu. Granted, the VS is bottom shelf quality Corsair, but at 650w it's not being pushed far, if any, past 50% load. Basically meaning it'll be a cold day in H*** before that particular psu ever gets stressed enough to worry about. One thing about Corsair psus, they have decent protections, they tend to die quietly, unlike other cheap units that are popular for fireworks.
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aquielisunari

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Best and low really don't get along too well. You already have a budget quality but still adequate PSU in place. I am not the one to take you from the fire and put you into a frying pan.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438053 is the best PSU for the 1060 or 1070. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1N83U90893 for enthusiasts(with the 1060 or 1070) who enjoy heavily overclocking.

Going from a budget PSU to a low price PSU is not an upgrade. Do you have insurance on your PC? The PSU acts as a sort of insurance policy. Buy a cheap and low quality PSU and if it fails it can take other components out as well. Other higher end PSUs prevent collateral damage and can recognize problems before they can become bigger. Do you have your GFX card registered with Asus? The warranty is very important.

Things that can help you garner more(possibly better) help.

Be specific.

4th generation? 4460? 4690? 4590K? I have the i5 4690K.

16GB RAM. 2x8? 4x4? Single? What's the speed and timing? I have 2 x 4GB DDR31866MHz CL10.

Good with the strix because that screams Asus for those in the know but there is more than one.
 
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cryoburner

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Is there actually a reason you want to replace your PSU? A GTX 1060 isn't likely to draw much more than 120 watts under load, and it seems unlikely that your entire system including that card will draw more than 250 to 300 watts while gaming. Any 500+ watt PSU from a semi-reputable brand will more than likely be fine, including the one you already have. Throwing money at a new PSU because maybe there's some rare possibility that your existing one could theoretically cause some problem at some point is more than likely a waste of money. Unless you're experiencing stability issues or something, your existing PSU is probably fine enough.
 
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Karadjgne

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You could run a i5 +any OC with a gtx1060 6Gb on any decent quality 450w psu. Granted, the VS is bottom shelf quality Corsair, but at 650w it's not being pushed far, if any, past 50% load. Basically meaning it'll be a cold day in H*** before that particular psu ever gets stressed enough to worry about. One thing about Corsair psus, they have decent protections, they tend to die quietly, unlike other cheap units that are popular for fireworks.
 
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