[SOLVED] 600w EVGA for RTX 2080 ti

Just picked up a prebuilt, and I'm wondering if the PSU it came with is good enough. The system configuration is roughly as follows (case fans/cpu cooler aren't exact, but should be similar as far as power draw).

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($529.89 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H60 (2018) 57.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($65.81 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($106.79 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($155.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($247.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Hitachi - Ultrastar 7K3000 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.89 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB FTW3 ULTRA GAMING Video Card ($1481.33 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair - Carbide Series 275R (White w/Tempered Glass) ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - BQ 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2911.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-03-19 14:26 EDT-0400


Should I be planning on upping the PSU asap? Per EVGA's website, the 2080 ti requires a minimum of a 650 watt power supply, however, the pcpartpicker configuration is saying the system will draw just over 400 watts. I read a few articles here regarding the power draw of individual components, and I came up with a little over 500 watts (over-estimating for some of the smaller stuff). Obviously I don't want to take any unnecessary with this system given the price, and I have a EVGA 750 G2 in my old build that I might be able to swap over (old build is currently being used by a family member).
 

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I was a little surprised by the pairing. I guess that's the nature of the beast with prebuilts though. Cut costs on some of the "background" components to maximize profits. I was still surprised it wasn't at the very least a higher wattage PSU.

In terms of the actual wattage number its fine, if it was a good PSU like a Seasonic. Quality on the other hand, not so much.
 

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Just picked up a prebuilt, and I'm wondering if the PSU it came with is good enough. The system configuration is roughly as follows (case fans/cpu cooler aren't exact, but should be similar as far as power draw).

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($529.89 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H60 (2018) 57.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($65.81 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($106.79 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($155.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($247.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Hitachi - Ultrastar 7K3000 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.89 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB FTW3 ULTRA GAMING Video Card ($1481.33 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair - Carbide Series 275R (White w/Tempered Glass) ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - BQ 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2911.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-03-19 14:26 EDT-0400


Should I be planning on upping the PSU asap? Per EVGA's website, the 2080 ti requires a minimum of a 650 watt power supply, however, the pcpartpicker configuration is saying the system will draw just over 400 watts. I read a few articles here regarding the power draw of individual components, and I came up with a little over 500 watts (over-estimating for some of the smaller stuff). Obviously I don't want to take any unnecessary with this system given the price, and I have a EVGA 750 G2 in my old build that I might be able to swap over (old build is currently being used by a family member).
pcpartpicker is saying that pc's output is about 400w which is equal to a minimum of 550w psu on a more than 90% load if u fully maximize your pc's performance on a rough estimate, however if 650watt is the requirements for your system, that psu will load at around 80 % which should be enough, id recommend to get a better quality psu e.g superlower 700w or better but its fine for now dont be in a hurry at least in 1 week
 
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Wanted to update this; upon taking the back panel off the PC for the first time, I realized that the vendor gave me a different PSU than they listed in the item description. The actual PSU in the PC is this:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153395

I'm going to assume by the price of this item/lack of reviews that my situation is not changing, and I should still get a new unit ASAP, would that be correct?
 

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Wanted to update this; upon taking the back panel off the PC for the first time, I realized that the vendor gave me a different PSU than they listed in the item description. The actual PSU in the PC is this:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153395

I'm going to assume by the price of this item/lack of reviews that my situation is not changing, and I should still get a new unit ASAP, would that be correct?

Better than the BQ but still not something I would recommend in such a high end rig.
 

Rogue Leader

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Wanted to update this; upon taking the back panel off the PC for the first time, I realized that the vendor gave me a different PSU than they listed in the item description. The actual PSU in the PC is this:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153395

I'm going to assume by the price of this item/lack of reviews that my situation is not changing, and I should still get a new unit ASAP, would that be correct?

Junk, replace it.
 
Yet another update, I had to send the entire unit back to the company. The 2080 was unfortunately among the broken RTX batches, and it started artifacting and crashing in every game. I thought it could be the PSU, but I figured I'd just send it back while it's under warranty. I brought the PSU issue to their attention, and they acknowledged their mistake in putting a 600w PSU in the system, and offered to upgrade it. I asked for either EVGA or Seasonic, but they didn't have any in stock, and offered this instead.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod...cm_re=rosewill_photon-_-17-182-323R-_-Product

Is this one any good? Or should I still be looking into a Seasonic unit?
 
Did not review well. Its not as bad as the EVGA one, but not exactly the best replacement either.

https://www.overclock.net/forum/31-...8-why-you-should-not-buy-rosewill-photon.html


Yeah, that doesn't look promising. I may run it for awhile though. I have a 1 year warranty on all parts, and their customer service has been excellent so far. I think I'll still plan on upgrading in the near future. Thanks for the help. That should be the last update (hopefully).