Question System Power 9 600w Enough for my Needs?

[NoobWithAPC]

Hello Guys this is my first Post so I’m sorry If I make any errors while Posting.

Following Specs:
Ryzen 5 3600 (no OC)
Asus ROG B550-F Gaming
16GB Ddr4 3200mhz RGB Crucial Ballistix
NZXT Z63 AIO
2RGB Case Fans and 2 Radiator Fans.
1 m.2 NVmE SSD (planing to get a 2tb data ssd soon)
My gf gifted me a RTX 3070 from EVGA Ultra FTW without me knowing it.

My question is is my PSU strong enough for powering this system or should I Upgrade it? It’s mainly for 1080p gaming because K can’t afford a 1440p monitor right now (I’m a student XD)

Also If a PSU upgrade is needed I could only do that in 2 months after I finished my Holiday-Work at a Factory. Will running the RTX 3070 in that period of time, damage it?

Thank you in advance

 

[4745454b]

You should be ok. I couldn't find a review of the SP9 600W, though we did review the SP9 500W. It was able to output full load at 43C, so assuming they didn't change the OEM or short the 600W in some way you should be fine. The big three draw backs that I read about the 500W unit is the lower efficiency, fixed cables, and only an 85C rated main cap. Of those three only the efficiency is the real problem. Fixed cables is an esthetic issue, not performance. The 85C main cap can be an issue. But if you keep the case cool and don't stuff the case in a corner or box you should be alright. The main cap is big enough to get air from the fan, and all the secondary caps are 105C rated. Again, at least in the 500W unit.

Your 3070 is rated at 220W. Lets round way up for those spikes that can happen. 300W? The 3600 is a 65W CPU. 50W for the rest of the system and you are looking at a draw of around 415W? Your gaming draw will likely be sub 350W. This should be plenty of room for a 600W PSU.

 

[NoobWithAPC]

You should be ok. I couldn't find a review of the SP9 600W, though we did review the SP9 500W. It was able to output full load at 43C, so assuming they didn't change the OEM or short the 600W in some way you should be fine. The big three draw backs that I read about the 500W unit is the lower efficiency, fixed cables, and only an 85C rated main cap. Of those three only the efficiency is the real problem. Fixed cables is an esthetic issue, not performance. The 85C main cap can be an issue. But if you keep the case cool and don't stuff the case in a corner or box you should be alright. The main cap is big enough to get air from the fan, and all the secondary caps are 105C rated. Again, at least in the 500W unit.

Your 3070 is rated at 220W. Lets round way up for those spikes that can happen. 300W? The 3600 is a 65W CPU. 50W for the rest of the system and you are looking at a draw of around 415W? Your gaming draw will likely be sub 350W. This should be plenty of room for a 600W PSU.

Thank you so much sir. The case is a NZXT h510 but i never really had thermal problems so I’m not worried about it that much. I had one issue with the PSU it startet making some sizzling noise when I started the pc up but then I RMA it and got a new one. No problems after all. I’m looking forward to build my GPU in next weekend I’ll keep u updated sir. Thank you

 

[--SID--]

No! Although the System Power 9 600w has independent voltage regulation, the primary side is still double forward. That topology is not sufficient for a 3070. Besides that the quality of the unit is low. 230v only input, 85 degree main cap, sleeve bearing fan, 18AWG cables for PCI-e. Not a unit I would recommand to use with a 3070.

 

[NoobWithAPC]

No! Although the System Power 9 600w has independent voltage regulation, the primary side is still double forward. That topology is not sufficient for a 3070. Besides that the quality of the unit is low. 230v only input, 85 degree main cap, sleeve bearing fan, 18AWG cables for PCI-e. Not a unit I would recommand to use with a 3070.

But running ur until I get a upgrade won’t be bad right?

 

[--SID--]

But running ur until I get a upgrade won’t be bad right?

Maybe not. You never know with such a low quality unit.

 

[4745454b]

230V input isn't bad per se. Neither is the 85C main cap which I already pointed out. (I also pointed out that at least on the 500W unit all the secondary caps are 105C.) Double forward might have issues with the spikes, but considering the headroom he has I think I'll be ok. His gaming power draw should be around 300-350W. That's about half of the output. As long as he keeps it as cool as he can I really don't see the issue.