Question PSU Rating - recommendation

[dan137]

Hello.

I had a pre-built computer and I have decided to upgrade, I'm trying to get a suitable PSU for my new system. I do a lot of gaming.

Specifications:
MBO: ASRock 970 Pro3 2.0
CPU: AMD FX-8350 (4.0 GHz)
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti
RAM: HyperX 8 GB
Seagate BarraCuda 1TB

I have a 850W PSU in my house and it's called "Artic Blue" (Amazon link) and I'm not sure whether it would be suitable for my system and whether it's not one of those PSUs that claim 850W but are actually about 500W - this PSU was used in an older system (AMD A6-3670, Radeon HD 5750, 8 GB RAM).

If not, how much of a good PSU does my system require? Which one would you recommend?

Thank you!

 

[Vic 40]

An 850watt psu for such low money is usually just not good. I wouldn't try it. It's a very unknown brand as well,so very little to go on.

For a better psu and keeping some upgrade ability in mind would a good 550watt be more than enough. Don't know what your budget would be for this,but this one (since linking something paid for in British pounds) would be a good choice,
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...d-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020133-na

 

[dan137]

An 850watt psu for such low money is usually just not good. I wouldn't try it. It's a very unknown brand as well,so very little to go on.

For a better psu and keeping some upgrade ability in mind would a good 550watt be more than enough. Don't know what your budget would be for this,but this one (since linking something paid for in British pounds) would be a good choice,
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...d-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020133-na

Thank you for your response!
Would a Corsair VS650 or Corsair VS550 do the job?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Thank you for your response!
Would a Corsair VS650 or Corsair VS550 do the job?

Get the TXM 550 linked above.