psu

Forum discussion tagged with psu.
  1. diialeksic

    Question Best PSU and ok case for under 100 euros (Serbia) ?

    Hello, please correct me if the thread is not in a good place! A bit of a backstory :D first time in life I'm buying everything together. Until now it was always lik, get a GPU, then in two years buy CPU, upgrade RAM and then after 2, 3 years but GPUagain and so on. So pretty psyched, decided to...
  2. Phantomous

    Question Is my PSU cable enough for my ProArt RTX 4070 Super?

    Hi guys, Hoping to get some second opinions on powering an RTX 4070S in my system please. I'll keep it short. Current specs: - Ryzen 5700X3D, cooled by Arctic LF III 280 - 32GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 3200MHz - Palit GamingPro RTX 3070 8GB, undervolted + OC - MSI MPG X570 Gaming Plus - 2x...
  3. DeclanStewart

    Question Should I Upgrade My PSU Before the Intel Arc B580 GPU, or Just Undervolt to Make It Work?

    Currently, my system is equipped with a Corsair CV450 PSU (450W, Bronze rated), a Ryzen 5 3600 CPU, and a GTX 1650 GPU. I’m planning to upgrade my GPU to the new Intel Arc B580, but I’m debating whether to upgrade the GPU now or prioritize getting a new PSU first. Would it be safe to go ahead...
  4. jwilkinson12

    Question Bizarre problem --- is it the PSU or something else ?

    I’ll try and keep it brief but I have a 2017 Dell Alienware Aurora R7 that's stock except for an upgraded SSD. I shut down my computer the other day and went to start it up after a good nights rest and nothing. The computer acted like it was unplugged. Not even a flicker. So I think, well...
  5. A

    Question Strange issue with my power supply.

    Hello! This is my first time posting here. So I have a very strange issue with my PSU. I bought it about 2 years ago due to a cheapo PSU that came with the case failing (thankfully didn't take anything else out with it). I have a Cooler Master MWE 650 Bronze V2 230V PSU. Ever since I got it...
  6. noob-but-not-rud3

    Question UPS+PSU

    Is 1kva UPS mandatory for 1000W PSU ? if not what kind of ups is good for 1000W PSU. PC Spec - i5 6600K GTX 1060 3GB 3 SSD 1 HDD
  7. S

    Question Is my PSU inadequate for my system ?

    Hi all, So I've been experiencing random crashes/black screens during gaming on my RTX 2080 TI. However when I set the power limit of my GPU to 140W it will not crash. This will result in poor gaming performance however (low FPS and whatnot). So it seems that spikes in power will cause my PC to...
  8. TheUltraMarine

    Question Friend's PC now randomly shutting off - components still on though - after failed overclocking and CMOS reset. What's wrong?

    My friend recently grabbed a brand new Ryzen 9 5950x to replace his 3600, and he wanted to get cracking at overclocking it ASAP. So we used Ryzen Master, the program that overclocked his original 3600, and it ended being a spectacular failure. Not sure if his specific processor just came short...
  9. M

    Question installed os with a loose psu power cable

    Hey, something interesting happened with my new pc build. During the first boots, i had the psu power cable loosely plugged in, which was causing a red cpu light on the motherboard and no display. (i didn't know what was causing it and tried to restart multiple times) (i realized that it was...
  10. convertske

    Question PSU XPG 850W 80 Plus Gold Full Modular ATX 3.1 CORE REACTOR II VE

    Hi, just asking for a little bit help. Trying to change my GIGABYTE B700H with coilwhine for a XPG 850W 80 Plus Gold Full Modular ATX 3.1 CORE REACTOR II VE getting a good price around 140-150 USD, In argentina we don't get so much stock, variety and prices like that. Can anyone recommend this...
  11. M

    Question Is a 300W power supply enough?

    Hello everyone, I need a help. I've got a pc with a Lenovo motherboard, a Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G, a GTX 1650, 24GB of RAM, air cooler, an NVME, 2 HDD and a DVD RW. Is an HP 300W PSU enough powerful? I hope yes, because I don't have money to buy a new one... Another question: are there any good sata...
  12. D

    Question Unstable system with Ryzen 7 5800X3D ?

    Hi, I'm new here, can you help please w/ hardware question. I have a lot of stutters; unsmooth staff and low fps in gunfights like cs2 and other fps shooters; when i was checking compatibility my system, i had seen that my motherboard cant work w/ 5800x3d on full; also had seen that my PSU...
  13. HazemAl-Gharib

    Question Is cooler master good?

    Hello is this power supply Is COOLER MASTER G600 GOLD good i will by it about 60 dollars and 1 year warranty ? And how many 6+2 cables it has?
  14. R

    Question UPS beeps briefly when powering on one PC but not another

    today when i turned on my computer: Operating System Windows 11 Pro 64-bit CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7900 52 °C Raphael 5nm Technology RAM 64.0GB Dual-Channel Unknown @ 2394MHz (40-40-40-76) Motherboard ASRock...
  15. Zaakuro

    Question I need help replacing my potential bomb of a PSU ?

    My new graphics card produces a lot of coil whine, and I suspect my PSU might be the cause. I checked the voltages with HWiNFO, and it shows a reading of ~9/10V on the +12V rail. From what I understand, that’s bad and could potentially damage my components over time. My system consists of a...
  16. I

    Question I need some help in deciding which PSU to buy

    I'm currently looking at a MSI MAG A650GL, I don't see any bad reviews about this PSU, but maybe someone knows more information or someone can give me a better choice that I can buy. I'm also looking at DQ750 80 PLUS GOLD, I saw something about outlets and this PSU (I don't really know about...
  17. Z

    Question Faulty PSU ?

    My EVGA 500 BR PSU is only 5 months old, my PC for the last month or so was randomly shutting down & restarting immediately with the kernel power 41 (63) event in Event Viewer, it was either at idle or during use, searches turned up that the most likely culprit is the PSU, but I decided to do...
  18. C

    Question My PC boot-loops repeatedly ?

    Hi all. So I'm in a bit of a trouble here. My PC won't boot up - it's stuck between powering on and then off (all within a second) - and it keeps doing this until I turn off the PSU on the back. Sometimes I can get my PC to power on and use it like I normally would, play games, watch movies...
  19. T

    Question Can you guys tell me what cable I should buy for my SSD?

    Hi all, I have a PC that I made a year ago. It has a 2TB NVME in the MOBO and the operating system is on there. I have just purchased a 4TB Samsung EVO V-NAND SSD. I'm assuming this will be plugged in to both the PSU, and the MOBO. In terms of the PSU I have a Corsair SF600. Part Number...
  20. ReeDoK

    Question Is this PSU unsuitable for the GPU ?

    Hello! My power supply is a Thermaltake Litepower 650W. I recently ordered a RX 6650 XT, but I am not planning to install it with this PSU as I'm afraid it could be too weak, despite being a "650W" (which I think is more like 550W). Should I wait until I buy a new power supply? Or I could limit...
  21. D

    Question UPS cuts power even though electricity is still running

    I've read some that says cheaper UPS will have trouble with APFC PSU, then some again that says modern UPS/PSU should have no trouble with the type of sine wave. I've also read from some that the only ones that care for pure sine waves are motors. There's also some that says there are just some...
  22. L

    Question My Desktop keeps shutting down, On Hwinfo64, the AVCC voltage keeps dropping until the pc shuts down.

    So, my pc keeps shutting down randomly. PSU IS corsair rm850x shift. It started this issue after about 10 days of use. Now, the first time it happened, i gave it a break for about 16 hours, then turned of my pc. It started working, but this time i kept an eye on PSU voltages on hwinfo64. What...
  23. PCN00B123

    Question PC turnts itself off after 30 seconds

    So my dad took my brother's PC and got it back today. However, now it only turns on for about 35 seconds, with what sounds like the fans at full speed. It then proceeds to turn itself off, and during this, there's no display at all. I've seen people online with similar problems assuming it may...
  24. F

    Question New PSU IB250MH from a ThinkCentre M710t ?

    Hello. I've already red some post about this issue, but I really don't know what to do with my problem, therefore I'm asking for help. I saved from the waste skip two fully working ThinkCentre M710t computers. Surprisingly, I found out they were better than my PC so I took out one of those...
  25. C

    Question New x99motherboard computer cant turn on, 2 short beeps and a high pitched beep.

    Hi, thanks in advance for the help. I recently bought a chinese mobo kit that came with a xeon cpu and a 16gb ram with ZSUS x99 mobo model P4 that doesnt boot. It makes 2 short beeps and a 3rd high pitched beep. I thought it was a gpu issue at the start. When I took out the graphics it turned...
  26. Westley The questionnair.

    Question Which Corsair 750w PSU should I get? (preferably a 140mm)

    Ive been looking at 750w psu and corsair seemed like the best choice for options. There are so many options and I cant decide. Preferably a 140mm one but I might be able to squeeze in a 150mm. Im looking for something quite. If you have ideas other than Corsair, please tell. And fully modular...
  27. tentenie

    Question How is FSP Hydro K PRO 750W for 4070s + 5800X3D?

    Hi all! Im new to pc building and I already have a built pc system which includes FSP Hydro K PRO 750W, RTX 4060 and AMD 5600G I am planning to upgrade to 5800X3D and RTX 4070 Super next year and Im wondering if I can still use my PSU or do I need to change it?
  28. H

    Question Seasonic 2x8-pin power cable compatible with ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC V2?

    I've ordered a ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC V2 GPU. My computer has a Seasonic FOCUS GX-750 PSU, which, when I ordered it from NewEgg, was part of a promotion in which they threw in a SeaSonic 2x8-pin power cable for free. This is the power cable in question...
  29. qodu

    Question GPU not displaying anywhere

    Hello, I recently acquired a suprim 3080 from my friend. It works completely fine on his amd build. When I set it up, my monitor was not turning on even though I had turned on my computer with the new GPU in. I tried a different hdmi and still nothing. So I tried reseating the GPU and still...
  30. M

    Question would I have enough power?

    so I was thinking of upgrading my pc this year, but due to some unforeseen circumstances money is tighter then I would like. so in the mean time I'm thinking of just upgrading my graphics card for now, from a 2060 gigabyte to a AMD 7700xt, this way i can hold out for a little bit longer and...
  31. L

    Question Looking for a trustworthy EPS to PCI-e adapter

    I have an XFX Merc 310 7900 xtx that needs 3 8pin pci-e cables and my psu (Thermaltake Toughpower GF3) only came with 2 8pin pci-e cables, but it has a spare EPS cable and slot. I'm looking for a safe and reliable EPS to PCI-e female to male adapter...
  32. salizzer

    Question New PSU, motherboard has 18 pin slot but PSU has 20+4 cable connector, PC wont turn on

    I have a old hp workstation, it has an 18pin slot for the psu, The psu is a new evga 600 watt which has a 20+4 cable power connector, I connect the cable to the 18 pin slot on the motherboard with two pins sticking out on the side When i turn on the pc from the button the back the fan...
  33. Rayzuh

    Question New Build won’t turn on

    I already tested my PSU with the tester that came with it and it worked. When I plugged in all of the necessary cables into the motherboard and turned on the PSU switch, the CPU cooler fan light would flash once but when I clicked the power button on the case nothing would happen. I have tried...
  34. C

    Question Will an old 500w PSU be okay for an RTX 4060 Ti + Ryzen 5 5600 ?

    Hello everyone. I'm planning to buy a RTX 4060 Ti card, specifically this one. I read on the GPU manufacturer's website that the recommended PSU for this GPU is 500w but my PSU is about 7 years old at this point. I couldn't stretch my budget anymore since I just bought my Ryzen 5 5600 last month...
  35. K

    Question Is this 550W PSU enough for a RTX 3060 12GB?

    Hi, I'm planning to upgrade my GTX 1650 Super to a RTX 3060 12 GB. I'm currently using a MSI MAG A550BN 550W 80+ Bronze as my PSU. I wonder if it's enough to power an RTX 3060. Here are the other system components, CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-10400F @ 2.90GHz RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4...
  36. BS_SB

    Question Is this a good PSU ?

    DeepCool PL750D (750W) HWbusters Review: https://hwbusters.com/psus/deepcool-pl750d-atx-v3-1-psu-review/ An Italian guy pushing it to 1000W and tearing it down (what i undersood from CC is that it's good,but CC can be inaccurate sometimes) reviews don't say anything about longevity View...
  37. Irafli

    Question What the difference between this two PSU

    I'm looking for new PSU my system needs 750W and I interested in Corsair rm750x but I seen Corsair Rmx shift what the difference between this two? Which one is better quality?
  38. Garen D

    Question How Do I? - Custom Cables & PSU Cable management

    I keep seeing people on forums like these showing off their slick and clean looking PC builds that use cables like below and I have no idea how to go about it. Even after their builds are complete they look so clean and organized(cables all aligned and are straight/flat looking.) I've seen...
  39. Bazelgeuse

    Question 620w power cable on an 850w PSU?

    My knowledge with power supplies are still lacking so forgive me if this is an obvious and stupid question but can I use my Seasonic M12II 620w bronze Evo edition psu's Power cable on my 1stplayer NGDP 850w gold psu without issues whatsoever? Me and my cousin accidentally swapped our psu's...
  40. E

    Question PSU went up in smoke ?

    Hi, My PSU went up in smoke. None of the connections look bad. Am I safe to plug a different PSU in, is there a chance the components caused an issue? thanks, Ed