"Good enough" PSU for my build
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what is your budget for the power suply for the build? id est how much are you willing to spend on the power supply?
edit: right now it looks like a 600 watts unit is recommended, however, which brand and model is up to how much you are willing to spend? Please stick with seasonic and evga brands.
edit: right now it looks like a 600 watts unit is recommended, however, which brand and model is up to how much you are willing to spend? Please stick with seasonic and evga brands.
Isokolon
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600W? for a 60W CPU and a 75W GPU?
this build will run on a 300W PSU
for practical reasons, I suggest a 450-520W unit -- they're the same price or cheaper than most lower watts quality units and provide upgradability to your system
I'd probably go for a XFX Core / Pro with 450W, a Corsair CXM450 (AKA CX450M / CX450 semimodular; grey letters on the unit), a Super Flower Golden Green HX 450W or any Seasonic unit with 450-520W (including other OEMs like the Antec HCG)
if money is a real issue and you cannot afford any of those under any circumstances, an EVGA B1 is kinda okay
but I suggest getting one of the units suggested above, if possible
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600W? Why would he need one that large?
Any of the quality 380-430W units will do fine with that system, I'd probably get a quality 450W seeing as you get a lot more power.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151124
This is the cheapest of the gold rated units I'd get. At $65 it seems really over priced.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151074
This is probably the cheapest unit I saw on newegg that I would run. ~$37 after rebate. There are many cheaper units on there but they are either garbage or way old units that would have issues on modern systems.
Any of the quality 380-430W units will do fine with that system, I'd probably get a quality 450W seeing as you get a lot more power.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151124
This is the cheapest of the gold rated units I'd get. At $65 it seems really over priced.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151074
This is probably the cheapest unit I saw on newegg that I would run. ~$37 after rebate. There are many cheaper units on there but they are either garbage or way old units that would have issues on modern systems.
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Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.89 @ B&H)
Total: $47.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Total: $47.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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geofelt
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GTX1050 does not need an aux 6 pin power lead so it will run on a minimal psu in the 300w range.
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
But, your I3-6100 is an excellent cpu and can run a much stronger graphics card, perhaps even a GTX1070 which needs 500w.
A psu will only use the power demanded of it, regardless of the max capability.
Do not buy a "good enough" psu; buy only quality.
A cheap psu may not work well and can be dangerous to other parts if it should fail.
Tier 1 or 2 from a list such as this:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
Seasonic is always good.
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
But, your I3-6100 is an excellent cpu and can run a much stronger graphics card, perhaps even a GTX1070 which needs 500w.
A psu will only use the power demanded of it, regardless of the max capability.
Do not buy a "good enough" psu; buy only quality.
A cheap psu may not work well and can be dangerous to other parts if it should fail.
Tier 1 or 2 from a list such as this:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
Seasonic is always good.
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Would be more accurate to write;
The amount of power used (the draw) by a PSU depends on the load, and abilities of the PSU. An old group regulated 80+ PSU will "use" much more power (the draw from the wall.) than a newer 80+ gold unit. But both units will be supplying the same xxxW that the system wants.
Still not sure why people are suggesting such massive PSUs. As mentioned above you are talking about ~75W CPU and GPU, so the draw for this thing will be <200W while gaming. Even the PSU that I listed above at 430W won't even hit 50% of it's output. 520W? 600W? Need to give people PSUs for the units they listed, not what you want or what's on sale right now.
no stay away from corsair cx series. they are no good. qualify wise.
It's not saying corsair is not a good company, but their cx series suck.
It's not that the OP needs 600w but what happens when after 2 or 3 years he wants to upgrade? should he buy a new psu every time he upgrades? or is it better to buy a so called overkill psu now and it will last longer.
edit: as for xfx, a psu from the company killed my first computer.
It's not saying corsair is not a good company, but their cx series suck.
It's not that the OP needs 600w but what happens when after 2 or 3 years he wants to upgrade? should he buy a new psu every time he upgrades? or is it better to buy a so called overkill psu now and it will last longer.
edit: as for xfx, a psu from the company killed my first computer.
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Corsair has a newer CX line out that is better. I nearly linked the new one until I saw the one I did link.
Who says he will? First, he has a 110m board so CF/SLI is out. Second, nothing in his build screams high end or lots of money. If he comes into a lot of money I'm sure he's going to want to replace more than just the PSU. Why spend more money on a PSU that might not run as efficiently as other ones that have been suggested? To be honest I'm not sure my gold rated suggested unit is a good idea seeing as it's nearly twice the price of the just as good bronze unit I suggested. Why spend an extra ~$30 if it's not really going to be needed? Seeing as a 600W unit will have the same problem, why buy one?
Who says he will? First, he has a 110m board so CF/SLI is out. Second, nothing in his build screams high end or lots of money. If he comes into a lot of money I'm sure he's going to want to replace more than just the PSU. Why spend more money on a PSU that might not run as efficiently as other ones that have been suggested? To be honest I'm not sure my gold rated suggested unit is a good idea seeing as it's nearly twice the price of the just as good bronze unit I suggested. Why spend an extra ~$30 if it's not really going to be needed? Seeing as a 600W unit will have the same problem, why buy one?
Isokolon
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you do realise that all XFX PSUs are technically identical to Seasonic's S12II/M12II/S12G/G-series?
they only use a different fan and print XFX on the box, but it's a Seasonic OEM unit. So recommending Seasonic but discouraging from buying XFX makes little sense.
they come out of the same factory, of the same line and are assembled by the same people.
the old CX (green letters on the unit) sucked hard.
the new one (grey letters, 450/550/650W) are actually quite alright
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I wouldn't say they sucked hard. They weren't a fire hazard like some of those units that fail testing. Most of the old CX line could even pass testing. Some failed in minor ways. They just weren't as awesome as the original Corsair units they replaced.
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I'm trying to remember what the draw of the 1050 is. I think some are as low as 75W, but most are probably in the 80-100W range. Under full load I'd expect a normal gaming load of ~200W, so your 350 should be ok. Of course as a "basiq" unit and and older one as well I'd replace when you can.
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