[SOLVED] help with PSU on new build

[pauljb]

Hi, I have just brought a B450 MSI carbon Pro motherboard.
I plan to use it with a new Ryzen.
Will my existing PSU be good enough quality or do I need to purchase another.
I am running a 1060 gtx also. Here is the link to my PSU:

https://www.antec.com/product/power/vp600p-plus.php

Many thanks

 

[Barty1884]

Not a great PSU, but not a fire hazard either.

How old is it? If it's reasonably new, it should be ok for a while.

 

[PC Tailor]

Will it technically be enough? Yes.
Is it good quality? No.

The Antec VP (Basiq if I am not mistaken) are pretty poor quality, and usually will sit towards the bottom of most tier lists. I certainly wouldn't want to run my system as you risk damaging other components.

 

[DMAN999]

It is a decent PSU but if it is even close to 3 years old (the warranty period) I would buy a good quality 650W or 750W 80 + Gold PSU to be sure that you can run your new rig without having to worry about power issues.
I personally bought a 750W Gold PSU when I upgraded to my current 2600 build.

 

[pauljb]

its about a year old. it was brought as part of a pre built "gaming pc" system running an intel i5 3500

 

[pauljb]

what PSU would be recommended? also requires 8 and 4 pin cpu power connectors looking at the new MB

 

[PC Tailor]

Just be wary - you can often tell a lot about a PSUs quality by it's warranty and I've also had lots of poor quality PSUs still have great certification.

Anything 3 years and less is concerning and I would probably never touch myself.
Anything 5 years and less is decent enough, but sometimes questionable.
Then you'll have some of the best that can be around 10+ years.

For example most Seasonics come with 10 or 12 years warranty. Because they arguably are the best. And their units are fantastic quality. For example:

• Corsair VS (poor quality) = 3 years
• EVGA B1 series (E.g. 450B - poor quality) = 3 years
• Corsair RM (decent quality) = 5 years
• Seasonic Focus Plus (great quality) = 10 years
• Corsair AXi (great quality) = 10 years.
• Antec series VP often only give a 3 year warranty.

 

[Barty1884]

The additional 4pin is optional, but if you have it, may aswell use it.

Depends on the CPU you plan to pick up, and your budget (and whether you're ok with rebates).. For the most part, a quality 550W unit will be more than sufficient.

If you're ok with rebates, the Focus+ Gold from SeaSonic is a great option at $67.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bk...fied-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-ssr-550fx

Then again, the 650W variant is only ~$13 more.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Wr...fied-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-ssr-650fx

Corsair's TXM units are pretty well priced too, albeit after rebats.
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/dDH48d,PVzZxr/

And, if you wanted even more headroom, the RM750 is only $85 outright on Amazon:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/47mLrH/corsair-power-supply-rm750