Will there be any problems if I use a 460w PSU with a GTX 1060 6GB GPU?

[fireball2489]

I purchased a GTX 1060 6GB GPU and I want to know if a 460W PSU will support it. I know the consequences of not having a powerful PSU that can support a strong GPU so I just want to make sure.

-Thanks

 

[mahanddeem]

Depends on rest of system. CPU, no. of drives, fans, etc. And of course if anything overclocked (needs extra power).

 

[ArchitSahu]

^ That and

Which model PSU? A poor model will provide WAY less than 460W.

 

[hotaru251]

https://www.evga.com/power-meter/

it can tell you how much (estimated) power your system will require based on whats in it. (its clic kthe bubble to fill in sheet)

 

[fireball2489]

CPU: Intel Core i7-4700 3.40Ghz
2 Drives: "Windows (C)" and "Recovery Image (D)" (Both should have a collin but it wouldn't work)
My CPU is overclocked

My PSU's model is DPS-460DB-5A

The test recommended me PSU's with 550W PSU's but I want to know if the upgrade is necessary because the GPU already was a lot of money

 

[Greeko85]

I personally wouldn't trust that psu. Get your self a quality 550w psu from Seasonic, EVGA etc and call it a day.

 

[ArchitSahu]

CPU: Intel Core i7-4700 3.40Ghz
2 Drives: "Windows (C)" and "Recovery Image (D)" (Both should have a collin but it wouldn't work)
My CPU is overclocked

My PSU's model is DPS-460DB-5A

The test recommended me PSU's with 550W PSU's but I want to know if the upgrade is necessary because the GPU already was a lot of money

The model seems to be built by Delta, and used in HP prebuilt PC's.

This says it is pretty good: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1894877/question-friend-psu.html

But, I would not trust it because it is quite old and not reliable as well as it has no certification. Get a new unit.

Try these:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ B&H)
Total: $49.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-22 21:50 EDT-0400

Inexpensive REALLY good PSU.

OR

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($32.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $32.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-22 21:50 EDT-0400

Will get the job done for now.

 

[fireball2489]

Ok thanks for the reply.

When I install the PSU do i have to be worried about any compatibility issues? Do I need to check if it is compatible with any of my components?

 

[Greeko85]

Any modern, quality PSU will have all the required connections for your system. Just make sure you get one powerful enough and from a reputable manufacturer.

 

[hotaru251]

Ok thanks for the reply.

When I install the PSU do i have to be worried about any compatibility issues? Do I need to check if it is compatible with any of my components?

yes and no.

if you have an older system (im talking prolyl 10+yrs old) then yes.Older systems used a different PWR adapter to connect to components.

However most now-a-days use the sata interface. (actually not even sure if they MAKE older type psu anymore).

 

[fireball2489]

Ok I finally installed my new graphics card and it works. This is only the first hour of it working, I dont know if anything will change in the coming hours but thank you for your replies and suggestions. I used the EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply. Thanks for helping me!