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Nope, I don't think that's a very good idea. You can't just trust the PSU number on the label, just because it says "500W" doesn't mean it's even rated at anything like 500W on the 12V rail (which is the where almost all of your power is drawn), let alone whether the unit can actually deliver its rated wattage (often far less than 500W) for any extended period of time. I'm finding it hard to find reliable information on that PSU, but from the picture it looks like the identical unit addressed in this thread: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2230141/good-psu-cooler-master-tc102-case-500w-power-supply.html

If it is that unit, it's only rated for a pathetic 20A @ 12V (=240W). Which is not really enough for a 1060. Plus, it doesn't...
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Nope, I don't think that's a very good idea. You can't just trust the PSU number on the label, just because it says "500W" doesn't mean it's even rated at anything like 500W on the 12V rail (which is the where almost all of your power is drawn), let alone whether the unit can actually deliver its rated wattage (often far less than 500W) for any extended period of time. I'm finding it hard to find reliable information on that PSU, but from the picture it looks like the identical unit addressed in this thread: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2230141/good-psu-cooler-master-tc102-case-500w-power-supply.html

If it is that unit, it's only rated for a pathetic 20A @ 12V (=240W). Which is not really enough for a 1060. Plus, it doesn't have any PCIe power connectors which you would need for a 1060 anyway. I'd suggest you upgrade that PSU right away. If you list your preferred online stores someone can find one for you. But the Corsair CX450M, or any of the 520W Seasonic units would be great and are often priced competitively (in the US, at least).
 
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Thanks but I already bought a MSI b150m bazooka prior to them giving me the rig and planning to buy an i5-6500.
 
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I was planning for the Seasonic S12II-620 in preparation for me buying a 6500. But if the psu won't hold out then I'll just prioritize buying the psu first.
 
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I think that's a really wise move. No one can tell you whether your PSU will or won't "hold out", as you say. But you are taking a risk. The big concern is that often those cheap PSUs die in destructive ways which cause spikes which fry other components in your system.

Just FYI, the 520W unit in that range is more than enough for just about any rig with a locked (= not overclockable) Intel CPU. You can get the 620W if you want, it's not a problem, but you'd be hard pressed to get that entire i5 6500 system to draw over 100W, so even with a high end GPU a 520W PSU gives you plenty of headroom.
 
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