Power supply for i5-8600k and MSI GTX 1060 6GB OC ARMOR

[brainplot]

Hello guys, I've got to the point where I have to choose my power supply. I'm wondering what would be the correct wattage for the components in the title.
Would 550W be enough? I'm also having a look at the Thermaltake Smart SE 630W, what do you guys think about that unit?

Thanks in advance!

 

[kagetheripper]

You should be fine with 550w. I have an 8600k overlclocked with a 1070 Ti. 500w would be more than enough. You could get an EVGA 80+bronze 500w off of amazon for around $35

 

[WildCard999]

You should be fine with 550w. I have an 8600k overlclocked with a 1070 Ti. 500w would be more than enough. You could get an EVGA 80+bronze 500w off of amazon for around $35

Don't buy a cheap PSU, you can end up damaging your parts or have it catch on fire.

@ brainplot, how much can you spend on a PSU?

 

[brainplot]

You should be fine with 550w. I have an 8600k overlclocked with a 1070 Ti. 500w would be more than enough. You could get an EVGA 80+bronze 500w off of amazon for around $35

Don't buy a cheap PSU, you can end up damaging your parts or have it catch on fire.

@ brainplot, how much can you spend on a PSU?

I know, I know that cheaping out on PSUs is a really big mistake. That's why I'm posting here. Since I've almost run out of my budget, I wanna be sure that I don't spend too less or too much.

I should be ok with €80 but a tiny bit less, if possible, would be fine

Here in Italy, at the moment, I can get the Thermaltake Smart SE 730W for something like €73 but I don't know how good it is or if I better off opting for something else

 

[WildCard999]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (€74.54 @ Amazon Italia)
Total: €74.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-02 22:03 CET+0100

I’d pass on the Thermaltake.
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Thermaltake/SP-730P/

 

[kagetheripper]

You should be fine with 550w. I have an 8600k overlclocked with a 1070 Ti. 500w would be more than enough. You could get an EVGA 80+bronze 500w off of amazon for around $35

Don't buy a cheap PSU, you can end up damaging your parts or have it catch on fire.

@ brainplot, how much can you spend on a PSU?

I know, I know that cheaping out on PSUs is a really big mistake. That's why I'm posting here. Since I've almost run out of my budget, I wanna be sure that I don't spend too less or too much.

I should be ok with €80 but a tiny bit less, if possible, would be fine

Here in Italy, at the moment, I can get the Thermaltake Smart SE 730W for something like €73 but I don't know how good it is or if I better off opting for something else

I assure you that an 80+ bronze EVGA PSU is not a "Cheap" PSU. It is more than capable and will last you years. You can read the reviews online. But if you have that much to spend I would opt for maybe a corsair modular or semi-modular PSU. Both are very good and completely customizable. Make for a cleaner build as well. Have never personally used thermaltake PSUs but I would search out the reviews online at Newegg or amazon. More wattage does not equal better. Like I said 500w is MORE than enough for what you have and even if you upgrade in the future you will be completely fine. Happy building!

 

[brainplot]

So basically, as far as I understand, something between the range of 500-550W should be enough for what I have. Is that correct?
I'm just trying to understand what wattage I should look for

 

[kagetheripper]

Yes, you will be just fine. Like I said, I had a 500w EVGA for a while with an i5 8600k (overclocked) and a 1070 Ti. Ran like a dream and no problems. I did my research before hand as well to make sure it would be fine. I have upgraded to the 550w modular Corsair and I love that one. You could get a higher wattage PSU but you wouldn't benefit from it with what you are running unless you plan to SLI in the future or use it to mine with. No need to overkill

 

[geofelt]

Here is a nice chart for sizing power supplies:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

450w is sufficient for a GTX1060.
But... your i5-8600K is strong enough to run a GTX1080ti which may need 600w.

I suggest you size your psu at 550 or preferably 650w.
I really like the new Seasonic focus line.
They are highly reviewed, gold rated, modular, small, 10 year warranty,
The 650w unit is on sale after rebate for $70.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151186

 

[brainplot]

Here is a nice chart for sizing power supplies:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

450w is sufficient for a GTX1060.
But... your i5-8600K is strong enough to run a GTX1080ti which may need 600w.

I suggest you size your psu at 550 or preferably 650w.
I really like the new Seasonic focus line.
They are highly reviewed, gold rated, modular, small, 10 year warranty,
The 650w unit is on sale after rebate for $70.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151186

Thank you. I wish I lived in the US though
Haven't looked into it yet but I'm sure it's way more than that on basically any italian store.

 

[geofelt]

Do you have a link as to where you might buy a psu?
Seasonic is always good and seems to be sold reasonably abroad.
Here is one list of psu quality; try to buy a tier 1 or 2 unit.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

 

[brainplot]

Do you have a link as to where you might buy a psu?
Seasonic is always good and seems to be sold reasonably abroad.
Here is one list of psu quality; try to buy a tier 1 or 2 unit.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Well, Amazon is where everyone buys, but Eprice is also a good alternative (when there are sales though, because normally is slightly more expensive than Amazon)

 

[WildCard999]

The CXM 550W is a good quality unit.
https://www.eprice.it/alimentatori-pc-CORSAIR/d-8681668

Or this Seasonic.
https://www.eprice.it/alimentatori-pc-SEASONIC/d-3627058

 

[brainplot]

The CXM 550W is a good quality unit.
https://www.eprice.it/alimentatori-pc-CORSAIR/d-8681668

Or this Seasonic.
https://www.eprice.it/alimentatori-pc-SEASONIC/d-3627058

Thank you. I took a look at them, they seem good, I'm more towards the Cooler Master though, at least it's semi-modular.

I've just seen this one though. It's full-modular, 650W and has good reviews.

Is it good?

 

[WildCard999]

Yes the TXM are good.

 

[brainplot]

Yes the TXM are good.

Thank you for your help!