Do I need a new PSU?

[Shock34]

Currently, I have a 330W PSU, and a GTX 750 Ti, I was thinking of upgrading my Motherboard, CPU and CPU cooler, but I'm not sure if a PSU with more power would be required so my PC doesn't blow up. Here is what I'm thinking of buying:

https://goo.gl/EJp4CW - Cooler
http://goo.gl/dpEIbE - CPU
http://goo.gl/6EUutx - Motherboard

Thanks in advance!

Jack

 

[Ralston18]

Remember that there will be other components as well: GPU, memory, disk drives, case fans, etc..

The best approach is to find and add up the power demands of all expected components. Then add some additional margin for growth.

There are several online sites that will help work through that process. Look for sites that are neutral with respect trying to sell you something. Probably best to try a couple of calculators and work towards some common result.

And take a look at this link from within this forum. Good starting point.

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3106982/psu-calculator-gtx-1080.html

 

[plywrlw]

Willy you be looking to overclock that 860K? If so, you might want to look for a decent 450W PSU instead. More if you've plans to upgrade the GPU to a more powerful one in future.

 

[Shock34]

Willy you be looking to overclock that 860K? If so, you might want to look for a decent 450W PSU instead. More if you've plans to upgrade the GPU to a more powerful one in future.

Not intending to overclock, I'd like my CPU to last as long as it can, but if I dont, is 300W enough? Or would I need 400W

 

[plywrlw]

If your PSU is a good quality one you'll be OK. What's the make and model of your current PSU?

 

[Shock34]

If your PSU is a good quality one you'll be OK. What's the make and model of your current PSU?

It's zoostorm and came stock with my PC, but I've never had problems with it and it's pretty quiet. So 300W is enough for the cooler, 8GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, DDR3/4, the CPU, GPU and motherboard?

 

[plywrlw]

Not that 300w PSU, the ones that come in Zoostorm PC's are AWFUL. I know this because my idiot father bought one!

Do yourself and your PC a favour and invest in this https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/zW4NnQ/xfx-power-supply-p1430sxxb9

 

[Shock34]

I knew they were terrible! Thanks for pointing one my way that is good (ish) and cheap!

 

[plywrlw]

Ha ha, no problem it's also the PSU I put in my dad's when his Zoostorm one blew up and took his onboard sound with it!