[SOLVED] Is the Cooler Master MWE 500/500W ATX PowerSupply (MPW-5002-ACABW) enough for my build?

[HarrisonHo1209]

My build used to be an office custom build which has pretty low specs.

CPU: core i3-2100
RAM: 8GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Mobo: some biostar motherboard
Storage: an old sata hard drive + a new sata SSD

I am planning to instal my old zotac dual fan GTX 970 into this old thing, with the intention of occasionally playing Euro truck simulator 2, since my dad just bought a steering wheel and shifter.

Since the old PSU was some 300W psu, it wont be enough to power the GTX 970, so rather than buying a GPU with a low TDP like the GTX1650, I decide to save even more money by buying a new inexpensive PSU.

So the question is- is the Cooler Master MWE 500/500W ATX PowerSupply (MPW-5002-ACABW) enough for my build? Or do I need to step up to the MWE 500 Bronze?

 

[logainofhades]

I would avoid both, and get a Corsair CX550m, at the very least. Better quality than either of those.

 

[geofelt]

Quality is what counts, not efficiency like bronze/gold...
the coolermaster MWE is considered as tier 4 on this list:

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linustechtips.com

If you already have the psu, you could try it.

GTX970 is an older unit and requires more power than you might thing. 500w at least.
I would not run that on a marginal quality psu.

If you are going to buy a new psu, consider buying something that can be used long term and for a future build/upgrade.
A corsair CX550m is ok if it is a newer grey unit:
https://www.newegg.com/corsair-cx-series-cx550m-550w/p/N82E16817139147

Newegg has a seasonic prime 550w tier 1 unit on same for $69 after rebate:
https://www.newegg.com/seasonic-prime-ultra-gold-ssr-550gd2-550w/p/N82E16817151207

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

The CX550 NON MODULAR would be a better choice. It's better QUALITY than the Modular version.

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Power Supply: Corsair CX (2017) 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.98 @ Amazon)
Total: $64.98
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