Power consupmtion

[stealer0517]

There's no PSU category so this will do. I am going to be upgrading my motherboard (and all that is associated with it it seems I must mention this), I am probably going to get a Gigabyte 990fxa-ud3 and either the 8120 or the 8150. My friend said that the fx series is power hungry and I would need a better PSU I was wondering if a 305 watt will work, I have a gt 545 store bought card that's min. PSU is 300w. I have asked around and most people say that I wouldn't need to upgrade my PSU for a cpu upgrade but I don't wana take an hour drive back to micro center to buy a PSU. Any help with this?

 

[theconsolegamer]

any overclock you'll be doing?

 

[azeem40]

The PSU category is Power Supplies, Cases & Mods.

 

[jsc]

I hate to tell you this, but it will most likely depend on what brand and model your PSU is.

What brand and specs is your PSU?

 

[caqde]

Well the 8120 and 8150 are 125W CPU's and at full load you can expect your 300W PSU to be pretty much maxed out I would try to get a decent 380-500 Watt PSU to give your PSU a bit more headroom just in case.

 

[stealer0517]

Well the 8120 and 8150 are 125W CPU's and at full load you can expect your 300W PSU to be pretty much maxed out I would try to get a decent 380-500 Watt PSU to give your PSU a bit more headroom just in case.

Ah ok I know of a 500w Paul for under $30

 

[stealer0517]

PSU sorry I'm on my phone

 

[stealer0517]

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