Hey there, i just purchased an fx, so far i like the cpu but im worrying alot about my PSU wich is a 500W Topower silentcool, the thing is the PSU gets so noisy and hot sometimes (ive noticed it touching the case). Im not sure if the psu is stressing so much i need to replace it or its just that my case sucks and i need to replace it too (i certainly know both sucks but id like to know what change should i do first)
I looked on Wattage calculators and most sites say i need less than 300 W, thats why im surprised it gets to hot!.
Currently what i have on is
FX 8120 at stock
ASUS M5A7-MLX PLUS
8GB Kingston hyper X
hd 4770
3 usb ports on.
2hdds
All together they look likethis
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/600008_4327409703827_95494600_n.jpg
I read on tomhardware article about cooling that this is a total fail (mainly cause i have not a single case fan working) but i read too that maybe the psu cant handle the hardware, im not sure and i can only spend cash on one (buy psu or buy a pc case)
So what you guys think it could be ? thanks in advance
I looked on Wattage calculators and most sites say i need less than 300 W, thats why im surprised it gets to hot!.
Currently what i have on is
FX 8120 at stock
ASUS M5A7-MLX PLUS
8GB Kingston hyper X
hd 4770
3 usb ports on.
2hdds
All together they look likethis
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/600008_4327409703827_95494600_n.jpg
I read on tomhardware article about cooling that this is a total fail (mainly cause i have not a single case fan working) but i read too that maybe the psu cant handle the hardware, im not sure and i can only spend cash on one (buy psu or buy a pc case)
So what you guys think it could be ? thanks in advance