Wondering if this PSU (480W) was good enough for a Ryzen 3 1200 OC?

leulteka9 · Dec 18, 2017

I'm aiming for atleast a 3.7 oc on a ryzen 3 1200. Using a GTX 1050.

Amazon link.

I don't want to spend too much on a PSU since I'm on a budget, but I can spend a few more.

Barty1884 · Dec 18, 2017

No, absolutely not.

That PSU can do 330W max........215W or so on the 12V rail (which is what you need). AND, Logisys units have been known to catch fire.

With rebates, you can get a quality unit in the $30 range.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/TgW9TW/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii520bronze

Really depends how cheap you want to go...... as anything with a list price (ie no sale, no rebate) <$20..... is not likely to be anywhere close to "good".

<$45 will get you a quality unit with no rebate required.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Q7L7YJ/corsair-cx-2017-450w-80-bronze-certified-atx-power-supply-cp-9020120-na

Mark RM · Dec 18, 2017

That PSU is a one way trip to a house fire.

have a look here
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

captaincharisma · Dec 18, 2017

if you use that PSU you will need another budget for another PC in a few months when that one explodes

geofelt · Dec 18, 2017

Your GTX1050 will use slot power only, and overclocking does not add much.
300w would be sufficient.

But... DO NOT buy that psu.
It is a tier 5 unit on this list:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

A cheap PSU will be made of substandard components. It will not have safety and overload protections.
If it fails under load, it can destroy anything it is connected to.
It will deliver advertised power only at room temperatures, not at higher temperatures found when installed in a case.
The wattage will be delivered on the 3 and 5v rails, not on the 12v rails where modern parts
like the CPU and Graphics cards need it. What power is delivered may fluctuate and cause instability
issues that are hard to diagnose.
The fan will need to spin up higher to cool it, making it noisy.
A cheap PSU can become very expensive. Do not buy one.

I have no problem overprovisioning a PSU a bit. Say 20%.
It will allow for a stronger future graphics card upgrade.
It will run cooler, quieter, and more efficiently in the middle third of it's range.
A PSU will only use the wattage demanded of it, regardless of it's max capability.

500w or so usually does not cost much more.

Seasonic is usually a safe bet.

leulteka9 · Dec 18, 2017

geofelt :

I found one that may be good. I'm pretty sure it's tier 4 but just to make sure.

https://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Continuous-Active-Supply-PS-SPD-0500NPCWUS-W/dp/B014W3EM2W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1513621194&sr=8-1&keywords=thermaltake+500w

Is this one fine?

jankerson · Dec 18, 2017

leulteka9 :

No, it's just as bad as the other one you picked, these are better quality.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($36.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $36.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-18 14:00 EST-0500

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $34.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-18 14:01 EST-0500

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $43.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-18 14:02 EST-0500

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