Is 550W PSU enough for my build?

RatherIncompetent · Jul 3, 2017

So I'm building my first ever PC and I just want to make sure that I'm choosing the right components, including the right PSU. So, what wattage would you guys recommend me getting for the following build? Is 550W enough (or too much)?

Cpu: AMD FX-8350
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3
RAM: 8 GB
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Storage: 1TB WD 7200rpm

Thanks in advance!

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 3, 2017

If it's a decent 550w , yes it's enough.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 3, 2017

http://www.misco.se/Product/Product.aspx?P_ItemID=13096204&SearchString=CORSAIR%20550&RegisterSearch=6
CX550M

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 3, 2017

http://www.misco.se/product/product.aspx?P_ItemId=14214603&SearchString=CORSAIR%20550
TX550M

ksham · Jul 3, 2017

Yes; a quality 500W is more than sufficient; however, keep in mind that wattage is not the most important statistic. The important statistic is the total continuous current rating on the +12V rail(s).

Simplest way is to stick to reputable brands like SeaSonic if you don't want to do that calculation. Even if you do, you should stick to reputable brands. The power supply is the most important unit in the system, since it is connected to all other components.

SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze

RatherIncompetent · Jul 3, 2017

Thanks for the answers guys! Much appreciated!

bignastyid · Jul 3, 2017

RatherIncompetent :

What other parts have to bought? Because an FX cpu is a bad investment today and should be avoided. The cpu and motherboard combo is also problematic as those boards use a weak VRM setup and are likely to cause the CPU to throttle under load.

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