[SOLVED] Looking for tips for a new power supply

[flash444]

Hello! I have trouble with some games. I loose a lot of fps when playing even at low graphics. It always been the case but now its worse than before (ex fortnite and and league of legends) I loose fps while playing those games and my computer heats a lot despite having recommended specs for playing these games.

Heres is my specs:

Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
CPU
AMD FX-6300 61 °C
Vishera 32nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 (11-11-11-28)
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. M5A78L-M/USB3 (AM3R2) 66 °C
Graphics
G246HL (1920x1080@60Hz)
2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 (ASUStek Computer Inc) 35 °C
Storage
931GB Seagate ST1000DM003-1SB10C ATA Device (SATA ) 41 °C
Optical Drives
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH24NSC0 ATA Device
Audio
VIA HD Audio(Win 10)


My only suspicion is my power supply, wich is 500W. I heard it is not enough for gaming set ups. What kind of power supplu would you recommend me? TIA

 

[adam19255]

I don't think it's the PSU, for the heat you should just clean your system, replace the thermal paste and look on youtube how to disassemble your GPU and replace the thermal paste as well.
For the FPS drops the thing that at fault here is the HDD, it just not fast enough to load the next frame and it causes frame drops.
I recommend you buy an SSD and install windows on it and all your games.
Here a 500GB SSD for 65$: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0784SLQM6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=xm3a06-20&linkId=9114fc736e6578679f2390920e409351
If you still want to replace the PSU then I recommend you buy this one: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Supernova-Modular-Warranty-220-G3-0550-Y1/dp/B017HA3SQ8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1546389740&sr=1-2&keywords=550w+power+supply&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=xm3a06-20&linkId=cb15300511320b163021099c0c5aa93c
This PSU will be more then enough for your system and will last you a long time.

 

[axlrose]

I'd agree. Never heard of psu being a frame rate issue. I'd look at that more for a boot issue or lock up issue etc., but not really frame rates. I don't mean to downplay the importance of the psu, as I always read threads about making sure not to cut corners there, but as a frame rate issue, that's not where I'd start either.

 

[Tumeden]

My only recommendation is to invest into a solid state drive... you'll see a significant performance increase

 

[flash444]

Thank you very much guys I will try to replace the paste and look for an SSD. Will reply back to confirm.

 

[flash444]

Ive changed the thermal paste and it seems that it improved my fps while gaming. I still get some lost frames so I will wait till I receive my SSD (the one you recommended me).