wattage help

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  1. machadinhos

    Question Wattage need

    Hi everyone! I'm currently building a new PC and I'm not sure of what PSU wattage I should get... PCPARTPICKER says that the estimated wattage is 664w. Should I get a 750w or a 850w PSU? This is my current list of components in case you want to know: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hBXtN6 GPU...
  2. X

    Question Can I fit a replacement PSU in my Dell PC case ?

    I have a Dell Vostro 3888. I have been wanting to upgrade It but the PSU inside It Is pretty small. It isn't a cube like the PSU I am buying, it is a cuboid but a small one. I searched all over for its name but I couldn't find It, all I know is the PSU was made by Dell, here is a pic for...
  3. wattbot

    [SOLVED] Is 550W enough?

    Hi I’m pretty much gonna upgrade my entire pc next month and I’m now wondering if my current PSU is good enough for the new setup (according to https://outervision.com/power-supply-calculator it is good enough). The current PSU is 550W max. The setup will be this: i9-9900k cpu Freezer 34...
  4. J

    [SOLVED] PSU and Process Requirements for RTX 3070

    Hello guys, I'm planning to get the RTX 3070 when it releases. I'm no expert when it comes to PC parts and such, so I'd like to ask the community if my current PC build can support this GPU to the fullest without bottle-necking or being short on power. PSU: Seasonic - SS 660XP2 Platinum-660...
  5. Rewind——-

    [SOLVED] SeaSonic 550 Wattage Good For This Build?

    Hello, I’m building my first pc and I’m wondering if a SeaSonic Focus GX-550 is enough for this build ? here are the parts: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS (WI-FI) ATX AM4 Motherboard G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory Western...
  6. AtlasCorp

    [SOLVED] I need help in troubleshooting regarding my PSU and CPU

    I bought a new GPU 2 days ago, i went after it and asked a few people as well to avoid any problems. My old pc build: -asus h110m-a motherboard -8gb ddr4 2133hz ram -core i5 6500 3.2 ghz -gtx 950 2gb -deepcool de430 (300w) (peak power 430) psu -120gb ssd -1tb hdd I upgraded my gpu to a gtx 1660...
  7. B

    [SOLVED] Will this regulator work?

    I want to buy two automatic voltage regulator (AVR) 2.4KVA - 2.4 Kw to protect the following UPS No-Breaks: One that has the following input specs in it's label: 220V/18A=3960W Another one that has this input specs in it's label: 120V/24A=2880W The question is: If I buy an automatic voltage...
  8. lordvanko

    Question I think I've made a wrong purchase

    So I ordered a 550w Seasonic Focus Plus 80 Gold PSU, but i dont think its enough wattage for my build Strix B450-F R5 3600x Gigabyte 2060 SUPER Windforce OC 2x8 3200mhz 2 Hard drives 7.2k RPM one is 1tb other one is 500gb And possibly adding a m.2 SSD in the close future Do I refund before its...
  9. A

    [SOLVED] What kind of wattage should my psu have? (Is the one I picked out so far suitable?)

    Hello everybody, I am currently a little bit confused with what psu to get. From my friends i heard multiple recommendations on what kind of wattage I should get for my planned update. Those varied from 500 watts to 800 watts. For starters, here is a list of (if i can remember it all) all the...
  10. Jbelange

    Question PC Power & Cooling Silencer MKIII Series

    Hey all, I'm looking for some input... A couple of years ago I started a gaming rig build. At the time I wasnt going super high end, but i never finished it. I have replaced my old motherboard from the LGA1151 socket with the new 300 series. I have an Intel i5-9600k coffee lake cpu, Asus Z390...
  11. B

    [SOLVED] 650W vs 750W vs 850 W

    Hello, I am currently in the process of building a new pc, but I am unsure about the wattage of the PSU; so far I have decided to get the Corsair RMx series. My current build at pcpartpicker estimates the wattage of my build to be about 394 W, but factoring in overclocking for both the ryzen 5...
  12. Z

    Question Is it worth to get the 750 wattage power supply for 10 year warranty ?

    I am building a computer system and I calculated the watts my pc will use using those power supply calculators. It shows my usage is around 550 watts and recommended to get a 600w supply. Howwver I am confused as to should I get the Evga G3 650w which is £80 or Evga G3 750w which is £101 or G2...
  13. ZanderOdom

    Question Is 700 watts for this system too much?

    I have vengeance 16gb 3200 mhz ram, radeon rx 570 OC, and ryzen 2600, I'm also looking to overclock CPU and get an H100i corsair. What wattage is cheapest but also very safe?
  14. B

    Question Dual monitors not working lately...

    So I recently invested in a virtual reality headset and everything was going great. My system specs were: 2 x Nvidia 980 SC EVGA SuperNOVA 750W G2 PSU Intel i7 6700K 4 x 4 GB RAM DDR4 Dual monitors (HDMI, DVI) VR Headset (DisplayPort) I often let my computer go to sleep rather than shutting...
  15. H

    Question Will My Corsair TX650M Run AMD Vega cards?

    Hi, I have a Corsair TX650M in my build that I bought recently because my last PSU failed. I saw it had really good ratings and the 650 watts is plenty for my current specs. However, I am thinking of upgrading my RX480 to either a Vega 56 or 64. I'm just wondering if it is wise to attempt to run...
  16. G

    [SOLVED] Will a higher Wattage PSU (Modular) Cable work with a lower wattage (Modular) PSU?

    SCENARIO: I buddy got a new GPU that requires 2 PCI-E 8/6 pin connectors but he lost the modular cables, I have a higher wattage PSU of the same brand/80+Rating/Same model I believe. His PSU is an EVGA 750 Watt 80+ Gold where mine is a EVGA 850 Watt 80+ Gold. Wondering if I gave him one of my...
  17. Trigg3rHippie

    Question PSU wattage for SLI

    Hi guys, I'm looking to add another Asus Strix GTX 1070 to my setup: Maximus Hero X 9700K stock 32GB RAM Cooler Master PSU calculator says 609/659W with 2 x GTX1070 (+ every bit included) I've got a Corsair TX 650W. As not everything is running at the same time I think I should be fine. Can...
  18. A

    Resolve ghost touching on touchscreen / Permanently disable touchscreen HP ENVY 24 Windows 10 64 bit

    Please help! My ENVY 24 all in one is constantly bombarded with "ghost" touching when the touch screen driver is enabled even though I've never used it as a touch screen and the screen is spotless. I'll be working and periodically dots appear on screen in random places like it is being touched...
  19. A

    Pc ram problem?

    So , when ever i turn on my pc it shuts down automatically then after pressing the power button again it create beep noises, then after third time it starts normally. After i changed ram slots the problem was solved, but it starts occurring after 1 month again! Can you tell me any permanent...
  20. JustOneAndDone

    What Part/Parts Should I Upgrade?

    I am fairly new to PC Gaming and i'm still trying to get a REALLY GOOD Gaming PC. I would like to know, what parts I should upgrade next? My current PC Specs: -Intel Core i5-4460 Processor -Stock Intel CPU Cooler -MSI H81M-E35 V2 (MS-7817) -4,096 MB G.Skill DDR3 @ 1,598 MHz (2 Ram Stick) (8GB...