This PSU ok?

[rfinn23]

This PSU ok for this cpu/mobo? I am on a super tight budget. This PSU is £38 or so. PSU calcu said i need 508Watts so this should be ok right? Also does it have enough connectors? I have a 750ti which need power too.
Corsair VS Series 550 Watt VS550 Power Supply


Intel Core i5 4440 3.10GHz Socket 1150 6MB Cache Retail Boxed Processor
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Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Socket 1150 VGA DVI HDMI 8 Channel Audio mATX Motherboard

Cheers

 

[turkey3_scratch]

It is sufficient. Not a good power supply though. For the same price in the UK you can get an XFX TS 430W.

 

[rfinn23]

Thanks for reply. Can you recommend something form this site www.ebuyer.com for around the same price? I cant find XFX there. Also i need 508watts and this one have only 430w or maybe i misunderstand something. tyvm Turkey 😀

 

[turkey3_scratch]

I don't know where you came up with 508W. Your system is a 150W system max. What is your current PSU?

 

[AvidEx]

Power is sufficient and it has 2 6+2 PCIE Power Connectors that you can use to plug your 750 TI.

Cheers.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Power is sufficient and it has 2 6+2 PCIE Power Connectors that you can use to plug your 750 TI.

Cheers.

Most 750Tis don't require any supplementary connector.

 

[rfinn23]

I have the stock Dell studio XPS 8300 PSU. and the card is have is the Asus 750ti OC edition. This model has a 6pin power connection

Sorry im not great at this kinda stuff. I got my approx wattage require from using an online PSU calculator where you put in your cpu/gfx card and other components. Did i not do it correctly then? Cheers

 

[4745454b]

He said it had two, not that you'll be using two.

I agree with turkey. You won't be using anywhere near 500W. My I7 3770K and R9 280 uses only around 300W, no way your system with a 750TI uses 500+. While there are better options the one you picked shouldn't blow up or cause you problems.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

PSU calculators are a joke. They are random number generators. Never listen to those things.

You should be perfectly fine with your current PSU, as long as it has a 6-pin power connector.

 

[AvidEx]

Normally a 750 TI only uses 60watts but some model go up to 150W and requires a 6pin power. Most notably Asus' 750 TI OC Ed.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Normally a 750 TI only uses 60watts but some model go up to 150W and requires a 6pin power. Most notably Asus' 750 TI OC Ed.

Just because the 6-pin cable's rating is 75W doesn't mean the card will actually require that high of power. No 750Ti will require that high of wattage.

 

[AvidEx]

You're right, I merely pointed out that some 750TI's go above the 60 watts thats why it requires a 6pin power connector.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

The PCIe slot on the motherboard is rated for 75W.

 

[4745454b]

Turkey, why is it so hard to believe that some 750TIs need extra power. Guess what? Some do.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487028

 

[turkey3_scratch]

474545b, I know some do. I never said they didn't, matter of fact my initial post says most do not require a supplementary connector. I was saying that just because a 750Ti requires a 6pin PCIe cable doesn't make that 750Ti a 150W GPU, not at all. More like a 90W GPU tops.

 

[rfinn23]

ok guys i think i have an issue with my old PSU. it only has a 4-pin ATX cable and the new motherboard needs an 8-pin i believe. So i'll have to get a new PSU. I like new shiny things

 

[AvidEx]

From the site you're provided I found an EVGA 500W which is probably a good alternative on the corsair. since both products are on the 40£ mark but if you're going for better quality then just as turkey said its better to get XFS TS if you can find one at the same price range.

http://www.ebuyer.com/630119-evga-500w-fully-wired-80-white-power-supply-100-w1-0500-kr

 

[turkey3_scratch]

ok guys i think i have an issue with my old PSU. it only has a 4-pin ATX cable and the new motherboard needs an 8-pin i believe. So i'll have to get a new PSU. I like new shiny things

No you don't, you can just use the 4 pins without a problem.