Hello,

I ordered some parts for my PC [well basically all of them are new, without a new case and a HDD], and I ordered a 750W PSU which turned out that they doesn't have, so I ordered a 600W instead of 750W. Here're the specs:

CPU: FX-6350 (AM3+, 4,2 GHz, 14 MB)
Motherboard: GA-78LMT-USB3
RAM memory: Corsair 8GB Dimm 1600MHz XMS3 [4x2]
Video card: MSI R7 370 GAMING 4GB GDDR5 256 bits
HDD: 640 GB
Some [3 or 4] fans on my case

So my question is will a 600W PSU [Turbo-X 600W Real Series II] be enough for this machine on idle and loaded phase. I know this is not a tech forum, but I decided to ask. My calculations are that it will be enough, but dunno.

9 years ago

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I don't think so actually. If I recall it needs around a 650W PSU?

EDIT: Just checked, nah you could probably get away with a 500W PSU, however the one you chosen doesn't seem that efficient.

9 years ago*
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I suggest going and making a configuration on pcparkpicker.com. I built my rig on there and had no problems. or go the shorter way, just look up the power needed on both your CPU and Video Card, add them together and find a power supply a little higher then that number.

your CPU is 125W
your VC is 150W

so a 600W is great, leave you room for an upgrade!

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VBsKTW

9 years ago*
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The CPU and GPU won't take more than 150w at max, which they won't most of the time, all the other parts are moot, won't add up to much. You have more than enough. PSU amount has to be the most common part people unnecessarily splurge on. Although it's also important that it's a quality PSU that can output its advertised voltage. You have the specs for it? Single or multi rail? How many amps on said rail(s)?

9 years ago*
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Here and here. It translated from bulgarian, but it should be understandable.

9 years ago
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Hm it says there's 38A on the 12V1 rail(V1 implying there would be another listed but there isn't), which adds up to 456w, so either maybe someone else can weigh in as well about this, but seems to be only capable of outputting not too close to its advertised wattage. Still should work with that system, but if this is the case, cutting it real close, and pretty much no room for upgrade(unless the newer parts take similar or less power, which can happen).

9 years ago
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This is a picture of the info from the PSU on itself. And I thing this is the same model (according to the picture) or something.. I don't know with what crap of a PSU i have work.

9 years ago*
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Yea, I've been asking around hardware forums about the PSU and the people there are saying it's a junk unit. No advertised 600w PSU should only have 38A on the +12v rail. Any other PSUs you can choose from? Even a quality 500-550w PSU would be enough and better than the one you listed. Look for Corsair, Antec, Seasonic,etc etc. Hopefully those brands are available on whichever Bulgarian site you're searching on and aren't too overly expensive over there. But a rule of thumb to have is to never cheap on your PSU as it's the heart of your system.

9 years ago
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I don't thing I can replace it since its on the way to my house, but i will ask tomorrow. Will it be enough for this system for now? No upgrade planned for now.. Maybe I will replace it any time later.

9 years ago
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Ah dang ok. Yea the people on the hardware forum say it should be enough, and to start today to save for a better PSU down the road lol. They were really upset at that PSU lol.

9 years ago
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Oh, I will change in in a 2-3 mounts when I buy a new case and new HDD. Thank you very much for you help. :)

9 years ago
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Sure thing :)

9 years ago
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When it comes to PSU, brand and quality is usually more important than watts. I have never heard of "Turbo-X 600W Real Series II" PSU, I suggest you to buy an at least 600W PSU 80+ Bronze in well-known brands (Seasonic,Corsair, Thermaltake).

9 years ago
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I have used this a couple of years ago: http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

9 years ago
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A 450 W one would be enough.
By the way, you will regret that FX 6350. The FX series until 8000 were terrible, simply terrible. The FX 8000 ones are great CPUs though, especially if you want a rig that can run many programs simultaneously.

9 years ago
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I doubt it, the reviews are good enough, beside i'm not a hardcore photo,video editor, streamer and so on. Its good enough for me

9 years ago
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Closed 9 years ago by Madmatic.