Is this power supply enough?

Koverino · Apr 9, 2017

Well, so basically im planning on upgrading my pc, and i was wondering if this power supply is enough. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ALYOTTI/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here's the full spec list http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/Koverino/saved/gBppgs
Note - I already have a 1070, case, peripherals, etc. Im only planning on getting 1 more video card, cpu, mobo and ram. And the thing is i might not be able to get a new power supply when buying the other parts.

I will definitely upgrade that in the future, but is it okay for now? I know on the part-picker thing its saying it needs only 520w, but i just want to be sure.

atomicWAR · Apr 9, 2017

I would not use an corsair CX series PSU if it were me. I would stick to tier 1 and tier 2 PSUs.

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

though your wattage is fine at 600W.

Isokolon · Apr 9, 2017

this is a comparably really poor PSU, please don't get it for such a highend build.

downgrade to 16GB RAM (32GB=severe overkill), maybe save a few bucks on the mainboard
get one of these PSUs instead:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-P1-750G-TS3X-Power-Supply-Cables/dp/B00JNBGNGM/ref=sr_1_94?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1491740025&sr=1-94&keywords=750watt+psu
https://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-ProSeries-Black-Modular-Supply/dp/B00B88Z314/ref=sr_1_43?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1491739966&sr=1-43&keywords=750watt+psu
https://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-Supernova-Bronze-Modular-Supply/dp/B01AHRQW34/ref=sr_1_13?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1491739934&sr=1-13&keywords=750watt+psu

atomicWAR · Apr 9, 2017

don't know that I would say 32GB is severe overkill, I'd say future proof and what I would want minimum in a new build. however if you need to drop to 16GB to get a better PSU then he is correct. The PSU is the most important part in your PC. Never cheap out on your PSU.

Koverino · Apr 9, 2017

I've been using this power supply for over 1.5 years and i had no problems with it (with an i5 4690k and a 970, recently a 1070).
Not gonna downgrade the ram, as i need it for what i do. And what's the worst thing that can happen while using this power supply for 3-4 weeks?

atomicWAR · Apr 9, 2017

most likely nothing (best case)...worst case...fry your PC and burn your house down with you in it. I hope it is not the latter. Also saying you had it 1.5+ years makes matters worse. The longer you run a PSU the more it wears (capacitor wear to be exact). So it is more likely to fail now then when you first bought it. generally speaking I replace tier 1 PSUs every 5 years (yes I hear folks run them for ten, done that and fried rigs, no more) a tier 2 PSU I would replace every 3 years. Your running a tier 3...see where I am going with this.

Koverino · Apr 9, 2017

Aight mates, thanks for your help. I guess i can still use this my current rig for a month until i save up for another psu.

atomicWAR · Apr 9, 2017

Anytime happy to help!

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