500W PSU with build

Owen_Neal01 · Jan 12, 2018

Would a 500W psu be ok with this build https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/3jQBf8
Including a gtx 1050 2gb

bignastyid · Jan 12, 2018

Depends on the make and model of the PSU. The wattage doesn't tell me if its a quality unit or junk with a lying/misleading label.

Aeacus · Jan 12, 2018

If you'd go with any unit from Seasonic then those are good quality units with more than enough wattage for your PC. E.g any of these models,
pcpp: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/TgW9TW,xVkD4D,bkp323,sYyxFT/

Owen_Neal01 · Jan 12, 2018

Can I find the model on my psu without opening my case up

bignastyid · Jan 12, 2018

Owen_Neal01 :

Nope, If you don't know it you'll have to look on the side of the PSU.

Owen_Neal01 · Jan 12, 2018

Ok I will look when I can

bajgur · Jan 13, 2018

MERGED QUESTION
Question from Owen_Neal01 : "Cit active85 500W psu and Ryzen r5 1600"

Owen_Neal01 :

Roland Of Gilead :

Owen_Neal01 :

no according this:
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2805167/cit-500w-psu.html

Owen_Neal01 · Jan 13, 2018

I’ve only got £35 so what shall I do

Owen_Neal01 · Jan 13, 2018

MERGED QUESTION
Question from Owen_Neal01 : "Psu for Ryzen 5 1600"

I have a cit active85 psu and ordered a Ryzen 5 1600 would this psu be better https://www.ebuyer.com/759087-evga-450b-bronze-power-supply-100-b1-0450-k3

4745454b · Jan 13, 2018

what shall I do

Stop opening new threads and stop bumping this one is where I'd start. Unless you want a mod imposed time out.

£35 isn't a lot of money, and that PSU might be the best you can do. It's not that good though.

Owen_Neal01 · Jan 13, 2018

Will it be ok till I can upgrade it or Can I last with my one I’ve got at the moment till u can upgrade

4745454b · Jan 13, 2018

To be honest I'd probably stick with the CIT PSU. Upgrade that as SOON as you can. I wouldn't exchange the CIT for another PSU that's only mostly ok.

madmatt30 · Jan 13, 2018

That cit active is possibly the best cit model there actually is simply because it is actually capable of 500w or thereabouts)

Before you jump for joy though be I'll kill the mood by telling you cit are in the top 5 for worst quality psu brands currently available.

You can use it , Im not sure I'd trust £400 of brand new components with it personally.

Corsair CP-9020120-UK CX Series 450 W CX450 ATX/EPS 80 PLUS Bronze Power Supply Unit - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06WW51XBX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9pIwAb961END0

£41 , good unit, replace yours as soon as ypu can

Owen_Neal01 · Jan 13, 2018

How long will it hold out for?

4745454b · Jan 13, 2018

That CX unit madmatt posted is good. More than £35, but worth the extra £6.

Owen_Neal01 · Jan 13, 2018

Yeha i will be able to afford a better one soon so shall I wait till then or will it be fine for a few weeks

I will save up for the Corsair CP-9020120-UK CX Series 450 W CX450 ATX/EPS 80 PLUS Bronze Power Supply Unit how long shoul i wait before buying or as soon as i can?

Will this one be okay ? Corsair CP-9020049-UK VS Series ATX/EPS 80 PLUS Power Supply Unit, 450 W

4745454b · Jan 13, 2018

As I said in the PM I sent you, stop opening new threads. That also means use the edit function and stop "bumping" your threads. You are not the only person here with an issue. Relax, breathe. Everything will be ok. You'll get this done and everything will work out. No need to open 8 threads on this subject, or bump your posts so it's always at the top. Keep in mind today is Sat and people are out enjoying the weekend. You'll need to wait more than 18min to get answers sometimes.

How long will the CIT last? We have no idea. It's not the worst unit out there so it might last awhile. You might live in an area with horrible power spikes and it's on it's last legs. How are we to know? Assuming "normal" things like you haven't abuse the PSU and kept the temps down and you have normal power delivered to your house, I'd expect that PSU to last "normal". It depends on how long you've used it, how hard you've used it, and how cool it's been kept. We have no idea on any of these. The safest thing to do is to buy that CX PSU. If you lack the extra £6 it's up to you if you want to risk your rig.

Edit: The VS is considered worse than the new CX models. The VS series is similar to the old CX models, but with better efficiency. The new CX series has better internals that can handle things better. I'd take the new CX over the old VS.

Aeacus · Jan 13, 2018

Owen_Neal01 :

If you care about your PC, buy the new PSU ASAP. If you don't care about your PC and don't mind it going up in flames, feel free to wait as long as you wish before getting a new PSU.

Corsair VS series isn't as good as Corsair CX series is and i'd go with CX series.

Owen_Neal01 · Jan 13, 2018

Ok will that PSU I said be ok it’s £35

4745454b · Jan 13, 2018

You can try it if you want, but it's not really any better than the CIT you are using already. Seriously, we are talking about £6 for a much better unit.

Owen_Neal01 · Jan 13, 2018

i know i can get that one will that one be okay?

4745454b · Jan 13, 2018

Which "one" are you talking about?

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