1050 Ti + i3 7100 Watts

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joeltherich

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How many watts do I need an i3 7100 and a PNY GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GDDR5 my power supply right now is 180 watts so do I really need any more?
 
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Yes you really do, cause cpu+gpu=160W and rest of components mobo can up to 40W, ram 2-4W HDD 5W.
Buy one of these; Antec VP-450,SeaSonic G Series 550,EVGA SuperNova 550 GS which you find cheaper.

ethanmarti1598

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You generally want your wattage to be ~80% of your PSU's rating. So for a system using 300W, you'd want a PSU of at least 375W. Gettign a PSU with more power than you need is OK, but you might save money by buying a cheaper one that still gives you the power you need.
 

ethanmarti1598

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I'd reccomend getting a new one if you can, since PSUs do deteriorate over time. And if your PSU dies, it can bring other components down with it. The PSU is something you shouldn't cheap out on.
 
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