Is this PSU alright for me?

[Jmsully]

I am building a budget gaming rig and I saw a Cosrsair CX430 for $19.99 w/rebate. For my build I have an i5-3350p, a gtx 650 ti, and an Kingston HyperX 120gb SSD. I dont plan on overclocking either. Is this powe supply cutting it too close or is it just right?

 

[jimthenagual]

Personally, I wouldn't do it. The 650 ti only needs 430w, but corair's CX series isn't all that great either. If it was a top notch 430w PSU you could maybe risk it, but in this case, you're asking for trouble I think.

Great deal here for $59.99
XFX 550W PRO550W Core Edition
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=59615&vpn=P1550SXXB9&manufacture=XFX

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

This is enough to power your specs.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194090

ENERMAX NAXN ENP450AST 450W ATX12V Power Supply


$39.99

 

[Sn1992-1361850]

get the power supply it would run it smooth but my reccomendation would be


Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)

 

[ko888]

For a system using a single GeForce GTX 650 Ti graphics card NVIDIA specifies a minimum of a 400 Watt or greater system power supply that has a maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 20 Amps or greater and that has at least one 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector.

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti does not support SLI mode.

Total Power Supply Wattage is NOT the crucial factor in power supply selection!!! Sufficient Total Combined Continuous Power/Current Available on the +12V Rail(s) rated at 45°C - 50°C ambient temperature, is the most critical factor.

The Corsair Builder Series CX430 (SKU# 75-001666 / CP-9020046), with its maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 32 Amps and with one (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors, is more than sufficient to power your system configuration with a single GeForce GTX 650 Ti graphics card.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Rosewill Capstone 450W 80 PLUS Gold - Gold certified for $59.99

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Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 450W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $59.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-03 16:45 EDT-0400)

Best of the bunch ^


Note the 430w CX will run your specs.

 

[jimthenagual]

Not sure anyone is questioning whether the corsair has the wattage, just more a concern of quality. At least in my case. Corsair make excellent PSUs of course, just the CX series is ranked as a tier 3 psu. For around the same price, ish, may as well get a higher quality one. http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

 

[ko888]

The OP specifically asked "Is this powe supply cutting it too close or is it just right?"

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

The Rosewill Capstone I linked is a Gold Certified , unit made by one of the Best - Super Flower

Probably best on the page.

 

[Jmsully]

Thanks for all of the great replies! I'm going to go with the EVGA picked by Sn1992.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I wouldn't power my PC , with a $24.00 PSU.

http://www.overclock.net/t/1414256/evga-100-b1-0500-kr-500w-80-plus-bronze-certified-power-supply-25-with-free-shipping-ar-20

 

[Jmsully]

I wouldn't power my PC , with a $24.00 PSU.

http://www.overclock.net/t/1414256/evga-100-b1-0500-kr-500w-80-plus-bronze-certified-power-supply-25-with-free-shipping-ar-20

Wow, I know EVGA isn't a top-notch brand, I just suspected the recommendation wasn't a bad choice. Since I'm going for budget, is the Enermax a good one to buy?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes much better choice.

There's a reason it's only $20.00.

 

[Jmsully]

How is the Enermax any better than the Corsair CX430 besides 20 more watts?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

It's a little better, but the 430w is a fine choice.

 

[ko888]

How is the Enermax any better than the Corsair CX430 besides 20 more watts?

It isn't better. In fact the ENERMAX NAXN ENP450AST has 2 Amps less on its combined +12V rail capacity than the Corsair CX430.

Both the Corsair CX430 and the ENERMAX NAXN ENP450AST are made by CWT (Channel Well Technology). Both cater to the same budget conscious, entry level consumer. Both have a 3 Year Warranty.

 

[Jmsully]

OK, I have made the choice to go with the Corsair CX430. My original post was not to find alternatives (although that was nice), but to see if that PSU could power the specs I threw at it. Thanks to ko888, I found that the Corsair CX430 was suitable. Once again, thanks for all the great replies.