550w is enough?

[laurentiugh]

Hello,
I made myself a new rig, here it's the setup:

cpu: i5 2500k
mb: asrock z68 pro3
CoolerMaster HAF 912 Plus case
WD 1gb hdd 7200 rpm
now for the video i have a msi 560 ti hawk and for the power source the OCZ Fatal1ty Series 550W.
The problem is that on the video board's instructions it says that the recomanded power source should be at least 600w... do you guys think that should try to replace this power source for a 650w one or not?

 

[obsidian86]

550 is enough

650 could even run 2 560's

 

[thrakazog]

It's enough if you never plan to upgrade. If you want some choices in the future for upgrades, I might get a slightly higher rated PSU.

 

[thrakazog]

An example would be the Nvidia GTX 580. The stock version of the card, Nvidia recommends a 600watt PSU minimum.....for the single card. You can check specifications at this link......and the 580 isn't even the top card at the moment.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/product-geforce-gtx-580-us.html

 

[laurentiugh]

ok, thank you guys. I don't plan an upgrade in the near future...i knew 550w is enough but i am confused because on the board's case it says it needs 600w....i will try to change the power source with a better one if i can, else i will keep this one and hope it will do as you say.

 

[beenthere]

You can always tell how much PSU power is required by inputting your current or future hardware in the PSU calculator at the link below.

http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp