Do I have a weak PSU?

[mikeedubas]

Hello,

I recently built myself a new PC and used the PSU from my old PC. Here are my new system details:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600x
GPU: GTX 1060 6GB
Motherboard: AB350 M-HDV


When using it noremally, it works pretty well, but the problem is, the moment I start playing a decent heavy game (Darksiders), the computer will shut off within 5 mins. My PSU is 500w, is that too little? could that be the problem? it doesnt seem like the GPU or CPU are overheating as well, doesnt seem like it, but I could be wrong. Anyways, my theory is that the problem lies with the PSU, let me know if you think that's the case too and let me know what you think I should get as a replacement PSU. Thanks guys

 

[Greeko85]

What is the exact model of your psu? 500w should be sufficient but only if its of decent quality

 

[volkgren]

Exact model of the PSU makes all the difference in quality, and quality makes all the difference in how good or bad the PSU is.

 

[mikeedubas]

What is the exact model of your psu? 500w should be sufficient but only if its of decent quality

I has SST-ST50F-ES230 silver stone

 

[volkgren]

What is the exact model of your psu? 500w should be sufficient but only if its of decent quality

I has SST-ST50F-ES230 silver stone

You have a SilverStone Strider Essential - https://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=362&area=en

Here's a PSU Tier List to give you a general idea of the build quality of a lot of different PSUs.
https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/

SilverStone Strider Essential is Tier 6, so not very good if you're wanting to power a gaming system.

If you want to upgrade, even a good quality 450W unit would be better than your lower quality 500W unit.

Some recommended upgrades according to budget would be:
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($45.00 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($63.00 @ B&H)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.89 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.38 @ Amazon)

 

[aldan]

i would say its your psu.the one you have is pretty low budget to say the least.read this review.
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Silverstone/ST50F-ES/5.html