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Hi,
I have Intel's i5 4570 3.2ghz, 4th gen processor along with 8GB corsair vengeance RAM. I'planning to buy GTX 1060 graphics card. Presently I have corsair VS450W PSU, Do I need to buy a higher power PSU or it is sufficient enough to install GTX 1060 with current PSU?. I saw a video where the host said though Nvidia mentioned 400W requirement, 300W PSU is enough to install GTX 1060.
Thanks all for your help.
 
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300W is pushing it, but Seasonic SS350 might be enough. Considering your PC is >$700 though, the minimum you should target is an EVGA G2 550 or Seasonic G 550. No, they are NOT expensive considering they literally are the most important compoenent in the computer, without a PSU you couldn't even turn on a fan, let alone...
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Nope! VS is the entry level of corsair and it is not intended for gaming. It is a tier 4 PSU with basic chinese capacitors and no safety features. You should get a good true rated 500W power supply like the EVGA one and it will do the job just fine. Trust me man you can never go cheap with a PSU! I am running a 1060 too and I considered the VS 650W as at that point of time, I thought what could possibly go wrong.... right? And theeeeen 2 weeks after my entire place's electricity source has been cut off. Luckily I am using a reliable power supply! Imagine what would have happened if I was using a VS series with no safety features? Goodbye PSU, goodbye processor, goodbye 1060, goodbye money. LOL Buy a quality power supply mate! Cheers
 
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300W is pushing it, but Seasonic SS350 might be enough. Considering your PC is >$700 though, the minimum you should target is an EVGA G2 550 or Seasonic G 550. No, they are NOT expensive considering they literally are the most important compoenent in the computer, without a PSU you couldn't even turn on a fan, let alone do fancier things like gaming!
 
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