Is this cheap PSU safe to use for a video card?

[Joaquinamadeo92]

http://www.amazon.com/Logisys-Corp-240-Pin-Supply-PS480D2/dp/B008MUD9IK/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t

The PSU has good reviews, I want upgrade my Gateway DX4380-UR22 and add a graphic card.

I plan on using a MSI NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 1GB

What is the worst that can happen? Would it fry my sytem?

 

[Danbuscus25]

that is a pretty bad psu, it can very likely hurt your system, but chances are it just dies. it may work flawlessly for years, it may fry your system, its hard to tell with these bad psu's. what is your budget?

 

[Joaquinamadeo92]

that is a pretty bad psu, it can very likely hurt your system, but chances are it just dies. it may work flawlessly for years, it may fry your system, its hard to tell with these bad psu's. what is your budget?

I don't want to spend more than $30 for a psu.

 

[nostall]

Do not use that PSU! Look at this list:
http://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx
Tier 5 - Other than the units listed above for any of these brands, NOT RECOMMENDED. Replace ASAP if you have one.
Logisys is listed here. It could take out your system. Are you referring to customer reviews? Better to research legitimate reviews on-line.
NEVER skimp on the powersupply! Save up $$ if you must, but invest in a quality PSU from Corsair (AX,HX, TX), Seasonic, XFX, Enermax, ANTEC, EVGA SuperNova, Rosewill CAPSTONE. The PC you save might be yours!!

 

[bob hays]

As long as the one gpu you get doens't have a power plug on it, this one will be fine. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-bp350

 

[Danbuscus25]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500 this psu isnt quite as good as that antec one above, but 350 watts may not cut it. what graphics card are you getting?

 

[bob hays]

For a gt 640 which probably runs off of pcie power, it'll be enough.

 

[nostall]

that is a pretty bad psu, it can very likely hurt your system, but chances are it just dies. it may work flawlessly for years, it may fry your system, its hard to tell with these bad psu's. what is your budget?

I don't want to spend more than $30 for a psu.

What is the power supply currently in your Gateway? Post the information from the label on the side of the PSU.
Does your Gateway have a video card install now? If so, what is it? there is the slim possiblity that your PC already has enough power for the new card.

 

[Danbuscus25]

sorry, didnt see you posted the card you want. either the antec 350 watt and the corsair 500 watt above will work, but they are the same quality, yet the corsair has more power.

 

[nostall]

For everyone's information: Just checked Nvidia and MSI and then some other sites and searches and it appears that the GT640 does NOT need a PCI power plug. Appears to draw power from the PCI-Ex slot. Reference card is rated at a max of 65Watts (or just under 6amps).

 

[Danbuscus25]

yup, so 350 watt will work, but you might aswell pay $1 more for the 500 watts.