Is this PSU good enough for my specs?

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AndersGjerde

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I dont really understand those PSU calulators, so is there anyone that could help me with this? Im upgrading from an old graphics card to a gtx 1060. I'm currently using this PSU: Corsair CX500, 500W

My specs:
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150
Motherboard: MSI B85M-E45, Socket-1150
RAM: DDR3 12 GB 1600 mhz
Samsung DVD writer SH- 224DB
SSD: Crucial M500 2.5" 120 GB
Upgrading to GTX 1060 as GPU

(Yes, i know the GTX 1060 would bottleneck my CPU but it is just temporarily)

Will the 500W PSU be enough or should i upgrade it?


 
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KyleADunn
Yes, it's enough. But that's a low (4th) tier PSU.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html?_ga=1.73700630.565564490.1484841569

Not terrible, but not exactly what you want running your rig if better can be had for the same or less money.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096

Like this 620w SeaSonic for $5 less (in the USA). A 2nd tier PSU, with more wattage and more amps, and better build quality, though still being bronze, in comparison.

Edit: Reread your post; you already have the CX500. Like I said, it's good enough, but it's not exactly recommended for higher quality builds.
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Yes, it's enough. But that's a low (4th) tier PSU.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html?_ga=1.73700630.565564490.1484841569

Not terrible, but not exactly what you want running your rig if better can be had for the same or less money.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096

Like this 620w SeaSonic for $5 less (in the USA). A 2nd tier PSU, with more wattage and more amps, and better build quality, though still being bronze, in comparison.

Edit: Reread your post; you already have the CX500. Like I said, it's good enough, but it's not exactly recommended for higher quality builds.
 
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