do i need a higher wattage psu

[hawksbuddy]

This is my pc

Processor - i7 4770
Gpu - 1060 6gb evga sc
ram- 2x8g of samsung ram
motherboard - dont know
Psu - Dell 290 watts

this was a pc prebuilt by dell and has a new gpu in it, do i need to upgrade my psu it seems to be working okay but on pc part picker it said i need at least 350 watts, should i consider replacing it, it is used for gaming

Appreciate the help

 

[n0ns3ns3]

your system consumes over 200w under gaming load.
So while it might work initially, I wouldn't trust that for a long run.
You'd be better with a decent 450-550w unit. note, DECENT is important.

 

[sizzling]

Dell PSU’s are usually fairly cheap units and if it fails it could damage other components including your new gpu. A good quality 450w or greater would be my choice.

 

[hawksbuddy]

your system consumes over 200w under gaming load.
So while it might work initially, I wouldn't trust that for a long run.
You'd be better with a decent 450-550w unit. note, DECENT is important.

what are some good brands that i should look to upgrade too and if i swap it to the higher wattage psu will there be any issues regarding compatiblity

 

[n0ns3ns3]

it's not about brand, most brands produce bad and good products.
the specific model recommendation depends on where you live and what "sale" is available ATM.
It might also depend on the form factor or other physical parameters dictated by the existing HW.

 

[jwcrellin]

I'm concerned with how the 1060 6GB is gettig power from a psu that small. Likely from molex conversion cable which is a fire hazard.

 

[hawksbuddy]

I'm concerned with how the 1060 6GB is gettig power from a psu that small. Likely from molex conversion cable which is a fire hazard.

its being powered by a 6 pin connector from the psu, its seems too run many high end games like gta v and bf1 fine, would upgrading the psu increase the performence of the 1060 and reduce the risk of it breaking it?

 

[n0ns3ns3]

it will not improve performance.
it is very likely to prevent the PSU dying during active use. that event can cause other components (one or many including CPU, GPU, MB, RAM, storage) premature death.

 

[hawksbuddy]

it will not improve performance.
it is very likely to prevent the PSU dying during active use. that even can cause other components (one or many including CPU, GPU, MB, RAM, storage) premature death.

ok. thanks for the help every1, ill got out and buy a good 500w psu so my computer doesnt die