[SOLVED] How to select a compatible power supply for my PC ?

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Hi dear friends.
How to select compatible power supply for my pc? I have 2 questions:

1- There are different in sockets for connect to mainboard or all sockets are similar?
2- 330 Watt is enough or I must use 480 watt? how to select it?

I have these hardwares:

CPU : i5-8400
Motherboard : ASUS H370 TUF Pro Gaming
Graphic Card : None (I use CPU as GPU)
Ram : 16GB
SSD : 256GB
DVD : 1
 
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1- There are different in sockets for connect to mainboard or all sockets are similar?

Your motherboard has ATX form factor, so all ATX PSU are compatible.

2- 330 Watt is enough or I must use 480 watt? how to select it?

330W is the typical PSU usually seen in some pre-built computers with little or no upgrade.

In case of a self-built computer, you should use something more powerful in case you want to add accessories or GPU.

I'd say 550W is highly recommended nowadays, you would be able to add a low-end GPU later (or 650W for a higher-end GPU).

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Nonsense. Advice was sought and freely given. It’s not my fault if OPs PSU blows up.

And now you won't be replying to this thread any more. Are you kidding? Giving PSU advice and then saying something like " It’s not my fault if OPs PSU blows up."

Any more gems of brilliance like this and you'll be taking a forced vacation, again.
 
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