Upgrading my system, power supply question

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You really need to check the individual power requirements (recommended wattages) for all of the components you list and then total up the wattages.

Your video card for example:

https://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-1060/specifications

Note the Thermal and Power Specs at the bottom......

Your CPU:

https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-ryzen-7-1700

I think you will need more power once everything is added up. You should have some "power" to spare as well.

Tough on the budget but underpowering could be more costly.
 
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as long as you dont game hard with the system and start pulling a lot of load on your power supply. you should be able to turn down the eye candy on the games to keep your gpu from pulling a lot of amps on the 12v rail. use 3 party tools to watch your gpu and total system voltage. if when gaming your rig starts locking up hard with the old pc it a sign of your pulling more power then the power supply can give.
 
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One of the biggest challenges you might have is making sure you have the connectors on your 500 PSU needed for the new motherboard and GPU. Some motherboards will take up to an 8-plug for the CPU and some GPUs may take up to a 6-plug, or multiple 6-plugs.
 
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My GPU uses 4-pin, and the motherboard require 8pin for the cpu. But I got atm 4pin connected with another 4pin not used. I can combine the two 4-pin and make it as an 8? Right?

And my question is;
Can I use this rig with my current PSU, and not harm anything?
 
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Yes you can combine 4-pins for an 8-pin. And, its good your GPU is a 4-pin. Should be ok. Do you have RGB lights or multiple fans? You PC should be fine with this PSU, but I would keep an eye on the temp and how many watts you are pulling.
 
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But the cpu cooler and motherboard will have som lights, this will pull some more watts.

I know how to check temps ,but how can i check how many watts my rig are using, by being on the pc`?
 
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You can try Microsoft Joulemeter. I have never used it, but have heard about it. There might be some other freeware tools you can use. Your x470 board and 2700X should be ok on power, but keep an eye on everything when you are gaming, as that 1060 and your system will be heavily taxed.
 
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Okay.
I am playing games often and for long hours.. Will this be a close call? I mean, if its just on its max, I would think about upgrading my psu, with the tought of my new parts could be damaged(?)

On PCpartpicker it says my system will use around 300watts, then my 500w psu are plenty.. Are this accurate?
 
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You have a heck of a system. Really awesome. That 2700X and x470 board have lots of precision boost potential during heavy gaming. PCPartsPicker gives you usage based on normal use. Gaming is taxing on a system, so just keep an eye on things. If you game for say an hour, then feel your PSU is very hot, then you might think about replacing it. I would start with the back off my PC, so you can feel the PSU after some heavy gaming. Then you can make some better determinations.
 
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Oh, okay. Thanks! 😛

So it's really hard to like say; it will work fine or not. I really have to plug it up and check? I will for sure be careful. I tought it was normal with a 500w psu these days, but seems like it isnt?

And; Could it potentially just not boot up if my system are using too much watt? Like my pc are just shutting down. And could this damage my parts? Or will it just shut down, and ask for a better psu?

Really appreciate the help, oneliner65
 
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Everyone is worried about wattage, but wattage isn’t the issue here. Your build would consume ~250w while gaming.

What really matters is the power supply quality - it’s protections, how “clean” it delivers voltages, and how well built it is.

A crappy PSU, never mind the power rating, can cause your system to crash or lockup, reduce parts’ lifespans, and fry components in the event of a fault/surge/short etc.

What is your power supply model?
 
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It'll work but it's a bargain basement budget psu from 2013.

It wasn't very good then , it's worse now especially If its had heavy consistent use.

Personally I'd scrimp & save to replace It.

With the budget you had for components you should have had ample for a new psu.

The wraith max was totally unnecessary & you could have got a cheaper motherboard.

That would have got you a cx550 or similar in easily.
 
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Well, I can afford a new one, but i've used so much money now that I would prefer not to.
If you think I have to and strongly reccomend I guess i would buy a new one.

The wraith cooler are with the cpu.
The motherboard are perfect with the cpu, that's why I bought it.

I didnt know that psu was imporatant as long as it gave enough watt.
 
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Well, maybe you COULD AFFORD A NEW PSU IF YOU DIDN'T HAVE A SOLID STATE DRIVE (a 300GB 10,000RPM hard drive could be fast enough and will get you over twice the mileage for the same price), A VERY EXPENSIVE RYZEN 7 (could've gotten a freaking Ryzen 3 and achieved good enough performance geez), A GAMING MOTHERBOARD (seriously I could game on a 30 dollar motherboard man), and 16GB OF RAM (you could actually do 1x8GB and 1x4GB for 12GB for a fraction of the price)!

What I'm saying is that the reason you can't afford a larger PSU (ex. 550W) is that you spent all of your money on the expensive parts when less expensive, more beginner-like hardware could get you the same performance. I would save my money and get cheaper parts, THEN I would probably upgrade my PSU. I would probably also upgrade the video card (like a 1070).
 
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