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I got 450W psu and i want to upgrade to 550 or 650 because i will buy MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER VENTUS XS OC my card now is 1050 ti. CPU: i5-8400.

Question: Its hard to replase PSU ?? and any tutorials how to do this.
 
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Not an overly difficult process.
Unplug power first. DUH!!
Parts are keyed to only fit one way.
Take a photo of where all your psu connections go before you start.
Perhaps the hardest thing to do is to remove the main 24 pin connector from the motherboard.
It is a tight fit. Do not pull on the cables,
There is a latch that must be unhooked while you lift out the connector.
I find that a thin screwdriver between the motherboard and connector can get it started easier.

When you buy a new psu, consider it as a long term investment.
650w or 750w to allow for a future graphics upgrade.
A psu will only use the power demanded of it, regardless of the max capacity.
Quality counts, look for a unit with a 7 or 10 year warranty.
Not an overly difficult process.
Unplug power first. DUH!!
Parts are keyed to only fit one way.
Take a photo of where all your psu connections go before you start.
Perhaps the hardest thing to do is to remove the main 24 pin connector from the motherboard.
It is a tight fit. Do not pull on the cables,
There is a latch that must be unhooked while you lift out the connector.
I find that a thin screwdriver between the motherboard and connector can get it started easier.

When you buy a new psu, consider it as a long term investment.
650w or 750w to allow for a future graphics upgrade.
A psu will only use the power demanded of it, regardless of the max capacity.
Quality counts, look for a unit with a 7 or 10 year warranty.
 
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