Do i need a new PSU?

[skully172]

I have built a new computer whit some of my old parts and new parts, but a friend of mine is saying i need a PSU whit more wattage, do i really? From what ive seen in the PSU Calculator websites it says im fine, but can i trust those calculators?

Specs:

MOTHERBOARD: B85M-D3PH
CPU: i7 4790k (not OC) whit the stock fan
GPU: GTX 760
RAM: 2x DDR3 8gb 1333mhz
PSU: 550w
1x 500gb SSD
1x 380gb HD

other: normal keyboard, logitech g600 mouse, p11 headset. 1280x1024 AOC monitor.

 

[MeanMachine41]

Hi skully

Wattage wise you may be OK however, list your PSU tier and Manufacturer for analysis.
It is when you OC and add more hardware to your system when you would start to encounter problems.
A decent quality and efficient PSU is the life blood of your system and not to be underestimated.
PSU calculators can give approx requirement but not always accurate.

 

[skully172]

its an old PSU, "seventeam st-550pnl". I won't upgrade this PC at all for a few years, maybe a new monitor but thats it. I won't OC it or anything, i believe i can't even OC whit this Mobo anyways... so do you guys think i'll be fine and i don't need a new one?

 

[MeanMachine41]

The seventeam st-550pnl is not the best PSU on the market but should be OK to last a little longer if it's working fine. Depends on your budget.

 

[skully172]

should i only change it when it starts to fail me? I cant buy another one atm, only in a few months (like 5 months)

 

[MeanMachine41]

should i only change it when it starts to fail me? I cant buy another one atm, only in a few months (like 5 months)

So long as your not having issues then you should be OK. Besides, you have no choice if you can't afford a new one.

Just don't OC your CPU till you can upgrade.