Question Power Supply upgrade

[Jun0527]

Hi guys,

I recently build a PC using MSI AM4 Pro VD/S V2 and Ryzen 3 2200G. I am planning on using an RX 470 as my GPU and also wanted to have my case upgraded to have 3 120mm LED fans (I only have 1 now on Gammaxx 400 and 1 80mm exhaust). My full build as of now using a Cooler Pro CP-450GT as my power supply.

1. MSI AM4 Pro VD/S V2.
2. Ryzen 3 2200G.
3. Gammax 400 and 1 80mm exhaust fan.
4. 1TB Toshiba 7200 RPM.
5. LG 22" IPS Monitor.
6. Logitech G413 Keyboard and G102 Mouse (connected in the System Unit).
7. Logitech Z120 and Redragon H112 Gaming Headset (connected in the System Unit).
8. Cat 6 Ethernet LAN.

Now I am planning to have an RX 470 and 2TB Firecuda added and change my CPU to Ryzen 5 2600. Do I need to change my PSU to a higher one? If so, can you recommend a better build to what I am planning.

Thank you

Jun

 

[DSzymborski]

Yes, you'll need a new power supply as you existing one is extremely low quality and unsafe to use with a discrete GPU. Generally speaking, the Corsair CX 450/550 tend to be the least expensive PSUs worth paying for.

 

[Jun0527]

Got it! Thanks for the quick reply DSzymborski

 

[FALC0N]

Got it! Thanks for the quick reply DSzymborski

We should probably ask what country you live in, as prices can be VERY different from place to place.

 

[Jun0527]

We should probably ask what country you live in, as prices can be VERY different from place to place.

I live in the Philippines, I think I will go with GTX 1050 or RX 470 which I don't have to change my PSU (450W).

 

[logainofhades]

That PSU is a fire hazard, and should be replaced regardless of what you use.

 

[Jun0527]

That PSU is a fire hazard, and should be replaced regardless of what you use.

Means I really need to up it to atleast 600w PSU?

 

[Calvin7]

XFX Radeon RX 470
System Requirements
Minimum Power Supply Requirement: 500W
https://www.newegg.com/xfx-radeon-rx-470-rx-470p4sfd5/p/N82E16814150781

 

[Karadjgne]

Size does not equal quality. I'd put my Evga 550w G2 up against any low quality psu upto and including 850w models.

Out there, in your neck of the woods, the best budget psus are the Seasonic S12-II 520w/620w or its varients like the Antec HCG, the new black/silver Corsair VS/CX(m). Anything else in those price ranges or lower is suspect, especially name brand psus like Thermaltake, Zalman, CoolerMaster etc. Off brands with fancy sounding names and/or rgb fans etc are even worse.

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f6snWfd1v7M

Pay close attention to rated wattage vrs actual load wattage. Your current psu is in the exact same range of quality/ability.

 

[jonnyguru]

Means I really need to up it to atleast 600w PSU?

Higher wattage doesn't matter if the PSU is garbage.

You don't need mroe wattage. You need a PSU that's not garbage.

 

[A Very Dangerous Cat]

XFX Radeon RX 470
System Requirements
Minimum Power Supply Requirement: 500W
https://www.newegg.com/xfx-radeon-rx-470-rx-470p4sfd5/p/N82E16814150781

AMD puts highly exaggerated required wattage for their GPUs because they don't know what the CPU is, the quality of the PSU etc.
Nvidia does the same.

 

[Jun0527]

Got it! Thanks for all the advise, but I don't really have the budget right now to buy branded PSU, so I may have to keep my system this way. And by the way, a month ago, I replaced the stock cooler to Gammaxx 400 without replacing the the thermal paste left on the CPU, should I clean the CPU and apply the thermal paste that comes with Gammaxx 400? Sorry, just a newbie in building PC.

I found this one and I think this will fit my budget Seasonic SS-500EP Eco Plus +80 Bronze 500W Power Supply Is this a good PSU?

 

[A Very Dangerous Cat]

I found this one and I think this will fit my budget Seasonic SS-500EP Eco Plus +80 Bronze 500W Power Supply Is this a good PSU?

No it's garbage.

 

[Jun0527]

No it's garbage.

Should I go for this one? Seasonic S12II-520 Bronze 80Plus Power Supply 520watts

And about the Processor, should I clean and apply the thermal paste from the cooler I bought?

 

[reaganbfrazier]

Should I go for this one? Seasonic S12II-520 Bronze 80Plus Power Supply 520watts

And about the Processor, should I clean and apply the thermal paste from the cooler I bought?

Yes! I bought that one with rebate for around 30$ a while back. Super nice psu for the price.

 

[Jun0527]

Yes! I bought that one with rebate for around 30$ a while back. Super nice psu for the price.

Thanks, I think I will buy that one too.