Question Is a 520w PSU good enough?

[Maning]

I already have the PSU, I'm just wondering if it will be good enough.
I'll be using it for my fx6300(planning to OC), PNY GTX 1060 6gb.

 

[PC Tailor]

It will be enough wattage at face value yes. But Insignia are very poor quality PSUs from history. So whether it will sustainably supply the wattage it SAYS it will output, and protect your components if anything goes wrong, that's up for debate.

 

[Maning]

It will be enough wattage at face value yes. But Insignia are very poor quality PSUs from history. So whether it will sustainably supply the wattage it SAYS it will output, and protect your components if anything goes wrong, that's up for debate.

Should I ditch this? 🙁

 

[PC Tailor]

I can't say I can speak for this particular PSU - but from history, I've never known a good Insignia PSU - they're a cheaply made Chinese unit owned by Best Buy. Yikes.
If you have the budget and are able to, personally I would get a better PSU - it's the one item you should never go cheap on. And a well built, reputable PSU will at least mean you can rest easy knowing your computer is safe should anything go wrong.

 

[Maning]

I can't say I can speak for this particular PSU - but from history, I've never known a good Insignia PSU - they're a cheaply made Chinese unit owned by Best Buy. Yikes.
If you have the budget and are able to, personally I would get a better PSU - it's the one item you should never go cheap on. And a well built, reputable PSU will at least mean you can rest easy knowing your computer is safe should anything go wrong.

Serious question:
What could possibly go wrong?

 

[PC Tailor]

Lots of things can happen with a poor quality PSU:

• Not put through a stable current / power ripples which can make your rig unstable
• Not powering your components consistently causing instability and potential damage
• Surging from a cheap PSU can blow both the PSU, as well as your other components

The list can go on -

Put it this way, if for whatever reason, there is a surge or fluctuation in current through your PSU:
A good PSU will be able to handle it, either by regulating it, or by isolating the damage, and therefore protect your other components, whilst not setting itself aflame in the process.
A poor PSU could well set itself aflame, then also fry your other components with it as it can't isolate the damage. There are too many occasions I have seen motherboards fried from bad PSUs.

That doesn't even include the risks of a cheap power supply not giving a consistent and stable voltage. You will find a good PSU can hold a pretty stable 12V on its +12V rail. A Bad PSU, you might see this voltage fluctuating radically. Which is NOT good for your PSU, or your other components.

There's an old saying that if you buy a cheap PSU - it will cost you more afterwards.

Cheap PSU comparison (Sparking)

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6snWfd1v7M

Why PSUs Fail Article
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/why-power-supplies-fail-psus,36712.html

Volt Fluctuations

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NUz5rNzw1Q