Is 500w acceptable for this setup?

[axl21]

Forgive my ignorance here, as I'm not very well versed on computers in general.

This is the exact rig I'll be using plus a discrete 6850.
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c03348828&lang=en&cc=us&taskId=101&contentType=SupportFAQ&prodSeriesId=5187022&prodTypeId=12454

Will a 500w PSU be acceptable here?

I was looking at this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031
but I was in the process of trying to find something of better quality at a similarly low price point.

Also, the only reason I went with that setup is because I got the computer for about 350 (and I managed to snag a 6850 very cheaply on ebay, which I'd bought before the computer). Accounting for free shipping, Windows, and the included peripheral components I figured I'd be hard pressed to build something much better for the price and didn't want to bother with building it anyway. I know it's not an ideal setup.

Thanks for any answers/help with the matter.

 

[R1zzal]

500w should do it just fine

 

[darth pravus]

I can't see anything wrong with that PSU.

 

[jts23]

If you paid a small amount extra you could get a more reputable PSU such as:

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

Has a bronze 80+ efficiency rating which is always good.

 

[ihsaan96]

The problem with pre-built PC's from companies such as HP or Dell...is that the way they design they're PC's is a pain. If you can fit an atx psu then you should be good to go & get a 500W Corsair Builders PSU. They're quite cheap & good build quality.

Hope I helped mate

 

[ko888]

For a system using a single Radeon HD 6850 graphics card AMD specifies a minimum of a 500 Watt or greater power supply. The power supply should also have a combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 25 Amps or greater and have at least one 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector.

Total Power Supply Wattage is NOT the crucial factor in power supply selection!!! 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 Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500W (RS-500-PCAR-D3-US), with its combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 30 Amps and with one 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector, is more than sufficient to power your system configuration with a single Radeon HD 6850.


I would recommend the following better quality longer warranty PSU. It has exactly the same physical dimensions as your existing HP OEM ATX PSU. It also has a +12 Volt continuous current rating of 32 Amps and with one (6+2)-pin CI Express supplementary power connector.

CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 430W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply for $45.99 ($25.99 after $20.00 rebate card)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

 

[toyftw]

Forgive my ignorance here, as I'm not very well versed on computers in general.

This is the exact rig I'll be using plus a discrete 6850.
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c03348828&lang=en&cc=us&taskId=101&contentType=SupportFAQ&prodSeriesId=5187022&prodTypeId=12454

Will a 500w PSU be acceptable here?

I was looking at this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031
but I was in the process of trying to find something of better quality at a similarly low price point.

Also, the only reason I went with that setup is because I got the computer for about 350 (and I managed to snag a 6850 very cheaply on ebay, which I'd bought before the computer). Accounting for free shipping, Windows, and the included peripheral components I figured I'd be hard pressed to build something much better for the price and didn't want to bother with building it anyway. I know it's not an ideal setup.

Thanks for any answers/help with the matter.

Hi - 500w is more than sufficient - but I wouldn't get that particular PSU - plz go for a quality unit:
eXtreme Power Plus 500 Very Poor efficiency. Ripple and Noise above maximum allowed. Hardware Secrets

Tom

Consider this :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207018 XFX pro 450w nets to $32 after mir & promo(ends 12/12)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013 XFX pro 550w nets to $46 after mit & promo(ends 12/12 0

 

[axl21]

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