Can my PSU handel this system?

[cerebry]

Hello!
I am currently building a new system, and asked a few friends to look over it's compoments and they didn't like the PSU i picked. They recomended me this PSU: http://www.highpower-tech.com/eng/product_page.php?class=20100527154213&id=20100530203201

My system is composed of:
CPU :Intel i5-3450
MOBO: AsRock B75M-GL
GPU: Sapphire 7850 1GB, 256 bit
MEMORY: Kingston valueRam 1x4GB 1333mhz
HDD: WD Caviar Blue KX 500GB

Can that 400W handel the system?

 

[rorgier10]

no, because you videocard needs a 500W PSU to opperate

 

[Silvune]

Yes it probably can because systems with 7850s do not typically consume that power, especially when the CPU is a 77W part and the 7850 itself is a 130/150W part.

However I don't know what the quality of that PSU is like.

What PSU did you pick?

What is your budget and where are you buying from? We might be able to recommend a better unit if you provide this information.

Something to look out for is the number of PCIe connectors required. Some Sapphire 7850s require one PCIe connector, some require two.
The High Power Element HPC-400-H12S only has one PCIe connector.

 

[jay_nar2012]

no, because you videocard needs a 500W PSU to opperate

No thats what AMD recommend you get for a system with this GPU, the GPU will draw no more than around 150W (i think or something like that).

Silvune said most of the details.

 

[mouse24]

Most likely, but I don't like the looks of that PSU.

They list the 12v rail as having 300w, and the 3.3/5v as having 120, having a rating of 420w on a psu with >75% efficiency is not great tbh. not to mention they are bragging right on the side of the PSU about having aPFC which is pretty standard nowadays. and the nominal temperature range is maxed out at 40c (which is fairly standard temps where I live)

 

[rorgier10]

I might have concluded my answer to fast but I would get another PSU like an OCZ 500W or something like just in case if you want to add another 7850 in the future

 

[cerebry]

1) The Video card has only 1 6pin power conector
2) I will not go xfire on this sistem

 

[rorgier10]

I do think it's possible but i wouldn't take the geuss if there is a big money difference.
How much does your own chosen PSU cost?
Because the ocz psu i recommended (500w) costs around 50-60

 

[marshal11]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

you have to spend a decent amount of money on the PSU. that is the last thing you wanna go cheap on. this one is 60$ but it has a 10$ off code and 25$ rebate making it 25$ in the end.

some of the reviews are scary, but keep in mind that people are about 10x more likely to review a product that has something wrong with it. the chances of you getting a bad one is very low. even if you do, send it back for 10$ and problem solved.

 

[mouse24]

^ agreed, while the ratings on the builder series are a little over zealous, the unit is one that will last you a while and for 25 dollars getting a solidly build unit is nothing to scoff at.