Is Thermaltake TR2 500w Bronze enough for FX-8350 build?

hatesohan · Feb 15, 2017

My config:
Processor: AMD FX-8350.
Mobo: MSI 970 GAMING.
RAM: 8GB DDR3 (1600) single stick.
GPU: ZOTAC GTX 1050 Ti OC (doesn't require any 6/8-pin PCI-E connector).
HDD: 1TB 7.2k RPM [Toshiba].
SSD: None.

My question: Is Thermaltake TR2 500w Bronze PSU enough for my build?

Rogue Leader · Feb 15, 2017

Power wise its enough. Its a junk PSU though. Can you get Corsair where you are? The CX450M or CX550M are MUCH better choices.

hatesohan · Feb 15, 2017

Rogue Leader :

That's far out of my budget. Actually I'm using a TR2 right now. Though I'm confused if it's stable or not.

Rogue Leader · Feb 15, 2017

hatesohan :

Are you sure? In the US the CX450M is usually around 50 bucks.

Anyway the TR2 will work but its low end. Its a gamble as to whether or not it will hold up under use. I would say use it for now, but plan on a new one as soon as you can afford it.

hatesohan · Feb 15, 2017

Rogue Leader :

hatesohan :

Are you sure? In the US the CX450M is usually around 50 bucks.

Anyway the TR2 will work but its low end. Its a gamble as to whether or not it will hold up under use. I would say use it for now, but plan on a new one as soon as you can afford it.

CX450M isn't available in my country, though CX500M is available which costs around $85 if I convert to USD.

Rogue Leader · Feb 16, 2017

The CX500M is actually a different older platform and not good either, you want the 450 or 550. Can you send me a link to where you would buy from?

hatesohan · Feb 16, 2017

Rogue Leader :

CX 450M & 550M both aren't available in my country. I live in Bangladesh and all the PC components are overpriced here. How about Antec Neo Eco 550M BR? I've heard good reviews about it. It costs around $70 in here which is also out of my budget though.

MeanMachine41 · Feb 16, 2017

hatesohan :

A 500W PSU is inadequate for your CPU and GPU combo especially if you have intention of OCing and the Thermaltake TR2 500w Bronze is a cheap unit meant for budget builders.
I recommend a 750W gold certified unit as a minimum from Seasonic, EVGA. Corsair or Antec. The investment is worth the extra for a fully modular PSU and much better than any Warranty the Thermaltake may offer.
The quality and efficiency are what counts with the above PSUs as the PSU is the lifeblood of your OS and should not be underestimated. I know it's not what you may want to here but be wise and your system will last.

Rogue Leader · Feb 16, 2017

hatesohan :

The Antec Neo Eco is a great unit made by Seasonic. You should save up for that one.

MeanMachine41 :

750 watts is extremely excessive. His CPU is 125w and his GPU has no 6 pin connector, so it barely pulls 75watts through the PCIe bus. The most his system would ever draw even overclocked to the moon would be 350watts.

Not everybody needs the highest end PSU possible, and there are many good bronze units out there that will fit a basic systems needs, a system like this. His unit is still poor but the basic Antec Neo he mentioned above is more than enough for him.

logainofhades · Feb 16, 2017

Agree that the Antec is more than enough and a solid quality PSU. 750w is totally unnecessary here. A quality 500-550w is plenty for this system.

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