[SOLVED] How much would you need to spend for a PSU that will power a 1660 Super?

[munyvian]

I'm planning to spend some money on a PSU (I live in the UK) as my supply hasn't been the best in the world, and I'm planning an upgrade. Here are my current specs:
Ryzen 7 2700
B450 AORUS ELITE
MSI VENTUS XS 1660 SUPER OC
2x8GB RAM

If you need any other information do ask, I'm inept when it comes to hardware so I'm really in need of help.

My current choice of PSU to buy is a Corsair CV550. My price range is limited to say the least, I believe anything over £50 won't be possible right now.

Thank you in advance!

 

[Barty1884]

"Power a 1660 Super"? Not a whole lot.
"Reliably power a 1660 Super, for the long run without risking damage to other components"? That's a little different, and around £50 is probably adequate.

Personally, I'd lean towards the CX450 for £55 if the budget can stretch to it.
In the £50 or less range, the CV550 is one of the better options available in the UK at the moment... but it's far from great.

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...onze-certified-atx-power-supply-cp-9020120-na

 

[Vic 40]

Which is your current psu?

 

[munyvian]

Which is your current psu?

My current PSU is horrible, it's an Evo Labs E-750BL

 

[Vic 40]

Yeah better to upgrade. That looks horrible.

 

[Barty1884]

My current PSU is horrible, it's an Evo Labs E-750BL

On the face of it, dual 22A 12V rails = ~528W.
In practice though, the stickers not worth the glue holding it on. <£25, '750W' and a single 6-pin PCIE connector????/? No 80+ certification for that unit either, although that doesn't necessarily define anything.. it's never a good sign. https://www.plugloadsolutions.com/80PlusPowerSuppliesDetail.aspx?id=1312&type=2

It's complete garbage.

 

[Vic 40]

In practice though, the stickers not worth the glue holding it on. <£25, '750W' and a single 6-pin PCIE connector????/? No 80+ certification for that unit either

All that looked horrible. 😁