Need help with GPU and PSU compatibility

[Jonny_Lemon]

My aunt bought me a pc with this
Processor: Pentium G3258
MoBo: MSI H81M-P33
Ram: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT DDR3-1866 8Gb
Hard drive: TOSHIBA DT01ACA100 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA
Psu and case: http://www.microcenter.com/product/357902/Thermal_Master_Mid_Tower_ATX_Computer_Case_with_500W_Power_Supply

But then I wanted to buy an ASUS DUAL-GTX1060-O3G. I just want to know if my psu can handle it for a few months. PS: Sorry for the bad english

 

[MnMWizard]

Should work fine since it's 500W, though If I were you I would get a 1050ti and save up for a better CPU.

Such as this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-Core-i5-4590-3-3-GHz-Quad-Core-Processor-LGA1150-Socket-/162605240844?epid=218318015&hash=item25dc07120c:g:7D0AAOSwz3lZeAeh

 

[elbert]

The case is ok but PSU I wouldnt suggest. Its a cheap Thermal Master 500w. I suggest getting this PSU with the video card.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $34.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-25 23:49 EDT-0400

 

[rhysiam]

Nope, I don't think that's a very good idea. You can't just trust the PSU number on the label, just because it says "500W" doesn't mean it's even rated at anything like 500W on the 12V rail (which is the where almost all of your power is drawn), let alone whether the unit can actually deliver its rated wattage (often far less than 500W) for any extended period of time. I'm finding it hard to find reliable information on that PSU, but from the picture it looks like the identical unit addressed in this thread: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2230141/good-psu-cooler-master-tc102-case-500w-power-supply.html

If it is that unit, it's only rated for a pathetic 20A @ 12V (=240W). Which is not really enough for a 1060. Plus, it doesn't have any PCIe power connectors which you would need for a 1060 anyway. I'd suggest you upgrade that PSU right away. If you list your preferred online stores someone can find one for you. But the Corsair CX450M, or any of the 520W Seasonic units would be great and are often priced competitively (in the US, at least).

 

[Jonny_Lemon]

Should work fine since it's 500W, though If I were you I would get a 1050ti and save up for a better CPU.

Such as this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-Core-i5-4590-3-3-GHz-Quad-Core-Processor-LGA1150-Socket-/162605240844?epid=218318015&hash=item25dc07120c:g:7D0AAOSwz3lZeAeh

Thanks but I already bought a MSI b150m bazooka prior to them giving me the rig and planning to buy an i5-6500.

 

[Jonny_Lemon]

Nope, I don't think that's a very good idea. You can't just trust the PSU number on the label, just because it says "500W" doesn't mean it's even rated at anything like 500W on the 12V rail (which is the where almost all of your power is drawn), let alone whether the unit can actually deliver its rated wattage (often far less than 500W) for any extended period of time. I'm finding it hard to find reliable information on that PSU, but from the picture it looks like the identical unit addressed in this thread: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2230141/good-psu-cooler-master-tc102-case-500w-power-supply.html

If it is that unit, it's only rated for a pathetic 20A @ 12V (=240W). Which is not really enough for a 1060. Plus, it doesn't have any PCIe power connectors which you would need for a 1060 anyway. I'd suggest you upgrade that PSU right away. If you list your preferred online stores someone can find one for you. But the Corsair CX450M, or any of the 520W Seasonic units would be great and are often priced competitively (in the US, at least).

I was planning for the Seasonic S12II-620 in preparation for me buying a 6500. But if the psu won't hold out then I'll just prioritize buying the psu first.

 

[rhysiam]

I was planning for the Seasonic S12II-620 in preparation for me buying a 6500. But if the psu won't hold out then I'll just prioritize buying the psu first.

I think that's a really wise move. No one can tell you whether your PSU will or won't "hold out", as you say. But you are taking a risk. The big concern is that often those cheap PSUs die in destructive ways which cause spikes which fry other components in your system.

Just FYI, the 520W unit in that range is more than enough for just about any rig with a locked (= not overclockable) Intel CPU. You can get the 620W if you want, it's not a problem, but you'd be hard pressed to get that entire i5 6500 system to draw over 100W, so even with a high end GPU a 520W PSU gives you plenty of headroom.