Is This PSU Safe for a EVGA SC GTX 960

[Chronic_Sweg]

So , I was looking at some steam machines. I like the Syber Vapor series of PCs. Although the actually steam machines aren't out until November , they had some other Syber Vapor PCs ready to customize on CyberPower. So , I put a EVGA SC GTX 960 , and It said that a 250w PSU was okay with it? i=That doesn't seem very reliable , so I put a 450 Watts - SilverStone ST45SF-G SFX12V 80 PLUS GOLD ACTIVE PFC Power Supply (I just copy pasted the name ) So , is this good enough? It says that a crappy 250w standard (some random brand no-one's heard of) is good enough , but a system of mine broke down with a crappy 500w! So , I hope you can help me out with this

 

[turbopiki]

Cheapest good quality PSU that can run GTX 960

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-ea450green

 

[i7Baby]

You need a good quality 430+W PSU to run a PC with a GTX960 in it. Get one from tiers 1, 2 or 3 of http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html#xtor=EPR-8886

eg Antec VP450, Seasonic 520 or Antec HCG520M

 

[turbopiki]

I would avoid Tier 3, unless you are really on a tight budget

if you will look at link that @i7Baby gave you, you will see that the PSU link i gave you is the cheapest one above 400w from TIER 1 or 2

 

[yeskay]

So , I was looking at some steam machines. I like the Syber Vapor series of PCs. Although the actually steam machines aren't out until November , they had some other Syber Vapor PCs ready to customize on CyberPower. So , I put a EVGA SC GTX 960 , and It said that a 250w PSU was okay with it? i=That doesn't seem very reliable , so I put a 450 Watts - SilverStone ST45SF-G SFX12V 80 PLUS GOLD ACTIVE PFC Power Supply (I just copy pasted the name ) So , is this good enough? It says that a crappy 250w standard (some random brand no-one's heard of) is good enough , but a system of mine broke down with a crappy 500w! So , I hope you can help me out with this

A 250W is not going to cut the deal.

Yes, you can buy or if you've already bought it, can use the SilverStone ST45SF-G 450W PSU with confidence.

- The GTX 960 requires a quality 430W PSU that can deliver 20Amps or more on its +12V rail.
- The 450 Watts Gold Certified SilverStone ST45SF-G is an excellent PSU that can deliver a quality 37Amps on its +12V rail, will be plenty to power the card and your entire rig with ease.
- Backed with JonnyGURU Recommendation.

SilverStone ST45SF-G 450W SFX Series Power Supply - review by JonnyGURU - http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=319
Silverstone 450W 80+ Gold SFX Modular Power Supply Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftO8HHLGwwU

This PSU can be used either in small form factor or standard ATX case, as it comes with a adapter plate, which is a nice touch.

Cheers!

 

[turbopiki]

OP if you dont already know the Silverstone PSU is not standard size is SFX

 

[Vic 40]

OP if you dont already know the Silverstone PSU is not standard size is SFX

It comes with a bracket so it can be fitted in atx cases and it's a fine choice.