Question Enermax 500w psu for gtx1060 6gb?

[AjBro]

Several months ago, (don't know the exact date) the power supply in my PC was replaced. It was replaced with the Enermax 500w naxn psu. I have been using the psu with a gtx1050ti comfortably (I think 😬) but it is time for an upgrade. I want to get a gtx1060 6gb and I was wondering would I run into any problems using this graphics card with that psu?

Also I haven't had to add any pins in to get the gtx1050ti running, but with the gtx1060 6gb you need the extra pins. I can use a 6+2P (8P) PCI-E 2.0 to run it so I was wondering would all this work?

Not particularly wanting to upgrade my psu as I lack the knowledge and money to do so, but if it is paramount that i do need to, I will.

 

[Archaic59]

Several months ago, (don't know the exact date) the power supply in my PC was replaced. It was replaced with the Enermax 500w naxn psu. I have been using the psu with a gtx1050ti comfortably (I think 😬) but it is time for an upgrade. I want to get a gtx1060 6gb and I was wondering would I run into any problems using this graphics card with that psu?

Also I haven't had to add any pins in to get the gtx1050ti running, but with the gtx1060 6gb you need the extra pins. I can use a 6+2P (8P) PCI-E 2.0 to run it so I was wondering would all this work?

Not particularly wanting to upgrade my psu as I lack the knowledge and money to do so, but if it is paramount that i do need to, I will.

A gaming system needs a high quality, dependable power supply. You're not going to find that with entry level Enermax models.
High Quality 550 watt PSU's

 

[AjBro]

Those power supply's listed are $170+ which isn't really within my budget

 

[AjBro]

I am upgrading to a gtx1060 6gb, is this power supply good enough?

https://www.mightyape.co.nz/product...vhIhlJnvvO9NsY78-yC0Ntk3g3lyz_xQaAkkoEALw_wcB

 

[King_V]

No. I'd avoid that PSU.

Take a look at the first link in my sig, it offers good advice/guidelines.

 

[AjBro]

Ok I am currently looking at this:
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/PSUCLM4551/Cooler-Master-MWE-Gold-550W-80Plus-Gold-Fixed-Cabl

 

[AjBro]

Sorey my first day on tomshardware, what and where is your sig?

 

[mangaman]

Why are you upgrading the PSU? The GTX1060 requires a 400w PSU and the CX550 is more than enough for that PSU. Is your CX550 the gray labeled unit and not green?

 

[King_V]

If I remember from the other thread, @AjBro is in New Zealand (?)

Might be able to find reasonable power supplies a little cheaper, but the PSU is the lifeblood of your system. The cleanness/stability of the power will help keep your components alive and lasting longer, and a good PSU that happens to fail will protect the rest of your system. A poor-quality one that fails might well take other components with it.

 

[AjBro]

I currently have a 500w Enermax naxn PSU, and I've only read bad things about it.
Idk what you mean about the grey or green sorry.

 

[Archaic59]

This is the lowest cost PSU I'd consider using. The Corsair CX550 (2017 grey label).

 

[AjBro]

Yea that is correct I'm in nz.

 

[AjBro]

Ok I'll have a look at that.

 

[AjBro]

This is the lowest cost PSU I'd consider using. The Corsair CX550 (2017 grey label).

Would this be a better option?
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/PSUCLM4551/Cooler-Master-MWE-Gold-550W-80Plus-Gold-Fixed-Cabl

 

[Archaic59]

I wouldn't use a Coolermaster, Thermaltake or Enermax PSU if they were given to me.

Corsair CX550

 

[King_V]

I concur - given the choice between a Coolermaster, or the Corsair CX (2017), I'd go with the Corsair.

I'd prefer one of the higher Corsairs, but the CX is doable, and definitely better/safer than Enermax or Coolermaster.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Avoid, avoid, avoid Enermax PSUs.

The MWE gold units aren't bad, but i still prefer a Corsair CX.

A Corsair CX550 or even CX450 (or their grey label CXM siblings) would be a good PSU for a 1060 6gb.

CX550 for$98 in NZ
https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/product...onze-certified-atx-power-supply-cp-9020121-na

 

[AjBro]

Thank you all very much, you've been a awesome help. I'm going to go with the cx550.