Pcparpicker wattage question here

[Charlise]

So yeah, it's about the wattage that pcpartpicker.com shows when you are building your own rig. If example, for an entry level build with one GPU and it computed about, let's say 250w, is it safe to get a PSU with 450w (like Antec VP450 for example), I mean is that the peak wattage of your system? How about if you use it continuously or play for it for a longer time? Will there be any change with that wattage that was calculated? Please help me

 

[andy_Man]

It's peak wattage. It should be used as a guide. It does not include tdp increases from things like overclocking. Also not all PSUs are created equal. Their is a tier list to check http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
Cheaper PSUs might not deliver the wattage they promise and are a safety risk. I say cheaper i mean poor quality.

 

[MasterofLego]

yes, you want at least 100w more on your power supply than your system is rated, for instance, if i had a system rated at 300w, i would want at least a 400w power supply. also can you post a link to your build?

 

[Charlise]

Can't link it for some reason but here is my build anyway

INTEL PENTIUM G3220
ASROCK H97M
CORSAIR 2×4GB DDR3 1333MHz
POWERCOLOR HD7850 1GB DDR5 256BIT
WESTERN 1TB BLUE
ANTEC VP450
XIGMATEK RECON

pcpartpicker calculated 272w.