Question Will Kolink 400w be enough?

[BrokenCarr00t]

Hey,

I bought a new GPU (RX 570 Nitro+ 4GB). So i wonder if my Kolink Core 400w 80+ will be enough? it only had 8 pins to power RX 570, but i added extension cable so that it power rest of the 6 pins. So now its powered with 8+6 pins. However i need to know if this PSU is capable of powering this RX 570 with CPU AMD Athlon II x4 640.

Here is the link to this PSU :
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/kolink-core-series-400w-80-plus-certified-power-supply-ca-02m-kk.html

 

[NightHawkRMX]

No, not close to enough.

The RX570 needs a good quality 450w or more. Your PSU is neither good quality nor 450w.

Also, using an adapter to get more PCIe connectors is a recipe for disaster.

 

[Wolfshadw]

From what I can find out, Kolink is kind of a "middle of the road" PSU manufacturer. I'd probably rate them just below EVGA and Corsair. With that in mind, I wouldn't recommend purchasing one, but since you already have it, I'd recommend not putting too much stress on it.

Unfortunately, that's exactly what you're doing by adding a power hungry graphics card. The power supply you have only has one PCIE 6+2 power cable. It ONLY has one for a very good reason. It's not meant to power anything that requires more than that.

While it might work in the short term, I would STRONGLY recommend swapping it out with a quality power supply that can properly support your new graphics card. The power supply is the most important component of your computer. Treat it as such.

-Wolf sends

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Most 570s only need 1 8 pin BTW

 

[BrokenCarr00t]

I see.
What you think then of the same brand (Kolink Core) but 500w?

They have reduced price for those. Like 25 dollars per one of 500w.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Eh, I'd opt to go for a higher quality PSU. $25 for 500w just screams "cut corners in design"

 

[Wolfshadw]

I see.
What you think then of the same brand (Kolink Core) but 500w?

They have reduced price for those. Like 25 dollars per one of 500w.

As I said, the power supply is the most important component of your computer. If you skimp on it, you're courting disaster. Kolink is not a brand name I would recommend. Look for something from Antec, Seasonic, or FSP Group in the 550 watt range. If you can't find anything from those manufacturers, then consider Corsair or EVGA.

-Wolf sends

 

[geofelt]

A PSU is the last place you want to cut costs.

A cheap PSU will be made of substandard components. It will not have safety and overload protections.
The danger is if it fails under load, it can destroy anything it is connected to.
It will deliver advertised power only at room temperatures, not at higher temperatures found when installed in a case.
The wattage will be delivered on the 3 and 5v rails, not on the 12v rails where modern parts
like the CPU and Graphics cards need it. What power is delivered may fluctuate and cause instability
issues that are hard to diagnose.
The fan will need to spin up higher to cool it, making it noisy.
A cheap PSU can become very expensive. Do not buy one.

 

[BrokenCarr00t]

Okej , i just bought EVGA 500w
So hopefully thats enough.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Hopefully its not an n1 or w1.

Probably better than your current one tho.

 

[BrokenCarr00t]

This one is:
https://www.netonnet.se/art/datorkomponenter/nataggregat/ickemodulart/evga-500w-white/209518.9010/

Website is on swedish. You can find Specs below

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Pretty sure its a W1 since it is 80+ white.

It should be ok, but isnt ideal.

However it is definitely a lot better of a pairing with a 570 than your current psu.