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digginraw69

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hi guys, can I use like a 1000w psu for a budget gaming pc? like

Ryzen 3 1200
GTX1050Ti 4GB

but use a 1000w psu. does it matter? Thanks!
 
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geofelt
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.

More important for long term use is to buy a psu of top quality.

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digginraw69

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nah, maybe one day i'm gonna just upgrade to i7 8700k and GTX1080Ti 8GB so i don't have to uprade the PSU anymore? :)
 
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COLGeek

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Then all you need is a quality 500w PSU.

Regardless, you can certainly use a 1k PSU with these components, but it is an unnecessary expense/capacity.
 
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digginraw69

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I was just wondering. Thanks for the info btw! :)
 
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geofelt

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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.

More important for long term use is to buy a psu of top quality.

 
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