Is the PSU enough?

[Rifat_5437]

Is an AppointTech 500w power supply enough for Gigabyte GTX-730 2 GB DDDR5 ?

Other spec:

Intel Pentium Core 2 E6660 @ 3,07Ghz
Intel G41 Motherboard
4 gb ddr3 133mhz ram

 

[ak47jar3d]

Yes, that power supply will be good enough.

 

[Darkbreeze]

I wouldn't use that PSU to power a light bulb, much less a discreet graphics card, even if it is a low end model. The fact that it doesn't even have obscure Google results when you search for that model is a VERY bad indicator that it's a way, way, way, way, way off broadway model if you know what I mean. Most likely, it's a tier 5 unit and probably is a unit without protections, which means it's probability of being a fire starter is highly likely as well. There are much better options to be had for a reasonable price, probably not much different than the price of that one. What is your budget?

 

[Darkbreeze]

This would be a WAY better option:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($32.79 @ Directron)
Total: $32.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-11 01:13 EST-0500


Even this, while not as good as the VP450, would be sufficient and is at least tier 3 quality.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Antec Basiq 350W ATX Power Supply ($27.95 @ Directron)
Total: $27.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-11 01:14 EST-0500

 

[Rifat_5437]

This would be a WAY better option:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($32.79 @ Directron)
Total: $32.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-11 01:13 EST-0500




Even this, while not as good as the VP450, would be sufficient and is at least tier 3 quality.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Antec Basiq 350W ATX Power Supply ($27.95 @ Directron)
Total: $27.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-11 01:14 EST-0500

In my country Antec is not available, is ValueTop a good option ?

 

[Darkbreeze]

No. What country are you in and where can you purchase from? I've never even heard of ValueTop, and since reliable PSU brands are pretty much relevant worldwide, that means it's a cheap, low quality off brand. If it was even remotely worthwhile, I would have heard of it. Even then, it wouldn't be acceptable as it's not one of the respectable brands.

 

[Rifat_5437]

No. What country are you in and where can you purchase from? I've never even heard of ValueTop, and since reliable PSU brands are pretty much relevant worldwide, that means it's a cheap, low quality off brand. If it was even remotely worthwhile, I would have heard of it. Even then, it wouldn't be acceptable as it's not one of the respectable brands.

ok so I will go for Cooler Master 450w ?

 

[Darkbreeze]

No, Cooler Master, Corsair, Thermaltake, EVGA and Antec all have some pretty good models, but they also have very, very bad models on the lower end where the budget units are at. Cooler Master is especially guilty of having terrible units. What country are you in, so I can find you a good unit. I cannot find you a good unit that will be available in your market if I do not know where you are.

 

[Rifat_5437]

No, Cooler Master, Corsair, Thermaltake, EVGA and Antec all have some pretty good models, but they also have very, very bad models on the lower end where the budget units are at. Cooler Master is especially guilty of having terrible units. What country are you in, so I can find you a good unit. I cannot find you a good unit that will be available in your market if I do not know where you are.

Bangladesh

 

[Darkbreeze]

So, can you order from Flipkart or Snapdeal then, since you're regionally close to India?

 

[Rifat_5437]

So, can you order from Flipkart or Snapdeal then, since you're regionally close to India?

Yah , beside India, and ordering stuffs are so hard here !

 

[Darkbreeze]

I don't usually recommend Corsair budget power supplies, but in this case, for your low demand graphics card, this unit would be perfectly fine.

http://www.flipkart.com/corsair-vs450-450-watt-psu/p/itmdbfa3kaffmum3?pid=PSUDBF9ZBHSJVGJ8&al=473nV7PPpxBsXLucaKCqIMldugMWZuE7JTWSsYnGIuU9u5KT655%2Bgma1S3bFDKEmmsMdQydooNc%3D&ref=L%3A-186643244251984055&srno=b_21



If however you ever decide to upgrade to a higher end graphics card, then that would not be a good model of power supply to use with anything that is any more demanding than what you currently have. If you want a unit you can upgrade the graphics card with later, and not have to buy another power supply again at that time, then I'd look at this unit:


http://www.flipkart.com/seasonic-s12ii-620-watts-psu/p/itmd5xz46hjzzrax?pid=PSUD5XZ4GCGRASAY&al=473nV7PPpxCkWgZ0h1RqtMldugMWZuE7JTWSsYnGIuWrDuATlX8XhtoJ588FKPVWb75dV2unYaU%3D&ref=L%3A4497259902743760768&srno=b_47