Uh.. Did I get the right wattage for my power supply?

[Matities]

Hey,

 

Ok so small problem (?), I recently bought the power supply for my new PC I plan to build (First ever build) but I'm scared that the wattage won't be enough.

 

PCPartPicker link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/72Xg99

 

PCPartPicker says 385 watts but I have to take into account that those are just estimates, and I want to leave some slight room for upgradability (Nothing serious, just a hard drive upgrade maybe.)

 

I have a 430 watt CORSAIR CX430M 80+ Bronze Certified PSU not listed on the PCPartPicker link.

 

IF 430 watts is not enough for a 385 build then I could opt out for a GTX 960 instead of the power hungry R9 380.

 

So am I just worrying for nothing? Or is my PSU inadequate? 

 

Thanks in advance,

Mateo

[Tedster]

Hey,

 

Ok so small problem (?), I recently bought the power supply for my new PC I plan to build (First ever build) but I'm scared that the wattage won't be enough.

 

PCPartPicker link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/72Xg99

 

PCPartPicker says 385 watts but I have to take into account that those are just estimates, and I want to leave some slight room for upgradability (Nothing serious, just a hard drive upgrade maybe.)

 

I have a 430 watt CORSAIR CX430M 80+ Bronze Certified PSU not listed on the PCPartPicker link.

 

IF 430 watts is not enough for a 385 build then I could opt out for a GTX 960 instead of the power hungry R9 380.

 

So am I just worrying for nothing? Or is my PSU inadequate? 

 

Thanks in advance,

Mateo

Welcome to the Forum.

The CX series is known to be generally terrible in the first place. I'd personally go for a good 500w.

[astranger200]

I had to

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

The wattage will be enough, however you have to be very careful that the PSU doesn't get too hot, otherwise it will not have enough power to run the system. Also from personal experience with an i5-4690k and a single GTX 960 my system only drew about 250 watts from the wall, so the PC Part Picker estimate is a massive over shoot. With two GTX 960's and an i5-4690k I don't draw much more than 400 watts.

[connorpiper]

You will be fine with that PSU. But I would change out your CPU and Mobo for a i3 4170.

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

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Those have been used so much that they're really just becoming very trollish.

 

The CX series is known to be generally terrible in the first place. I'd personally go for a good 500w.

They're not terrible, they're just not as good as other PSU's in their price bracket, the only reason why they're not good is because they have inferior capacitors and a low heat acceptance level.

[TheRandomness]

The R9 380 isn't power hungry by any means and get a 500W PSU if you want some headroom for GPU overclocks.

[astranger200]

Those have been used so much that they're really just becoming very trollish.

 

They're not terrible, they're just not as good as other PSU's in their price bracket, the only reason why they're not good is because they have inferior capacitors and a low heat acceptance level.

indeed they are. enjoy my trolls

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

The R9 380 isn't power hungry by any means and get a 500W PSU if you want some headroom for GPU overclocks.

OP already bought it

 

indeed they are. enjoy my trolls

I personally don't welcome trolls on this forum, if you're going to make any claim back it up.

[daniellearmouth]

A CX series PSU for that kind of purpose is not ideal, especially a 430W one.

 

EVGA's low-end options are generally better, what with being made by Seasonic, whose PSU line-up ranges from pretty good to near perfect.

[Matities]

OP already bought it

 

I personally don't welcome trolls on this forum, if you're going to make any claim back it up.

 

A CX series PSU for that kind of purpose is not ideal, especially a 430W one.

 

EVGA's low-end options are generally better, what with being made by Seasonic, whose PSU line-up ranges from pretty good to near perfect.

Whats my alternative though guys? I don't want to have to return my PSU so I have to work with what I got.

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

Whats my alternative though guys? I don't want to have to return my PSU so I have to work with what I got.

You'll be fine, but if you end up with 40$ down the road pick up an EVGA 500B- it's significantly better than the CX430.

[Vivilacqua1]

you're fine with that psu. Although 430 watts is a little on the low side if you ever want to upgrade. As for the cx and Cs psu hate, your system wind be got enough to case that. Just make sure it is properly ventalated due tonits low heat tolerance.

 

EDIT- Sorry for bad grammar and misspellings, phone keyboard.

[Matities]

You'll be fine, but if you end up with 40$ down the road pick up an EVGA 500B- it's significantly better than the CX430.

 

you're fine with that psu. Although 430 watts is a little on the low side if you ever want to upgrade. As for the cx and Cs psu hate, your system wind be got enough to case that. Just make sure it is properly ventalated due tonits low heat tolerance.

Thanks for clearing my doubts, and I'll most definitely upgrade to a better one in the near future. Thanks for the help! 

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

Thanks for clearing my doubts, and I'll most definitely upgrade to a better one in the near future. Thanks for the help! 

No problem.

[daniellearmouth]

Whats my alternative though guys? I don't want to have to return my PSU so I have to work with what I got.

 

It'll suffice for now...but when you get a bit of money, say three to six months time, get one of EVGA's or Seasonic's units. Heck, even Antec or something.

[Xenift]

Those have been used so much that they're really just becoming very trollish.

They're not terrible, they're just not as good as other PSU's in their price bracket, the only reason why they're not good is because they have inferior capacitors and a low heat acceptance level.

So basically if you don't operate it in an office environment with low heat output and low ambient temps, you have a very good chance to suffer.

Also another reason i would add is if you live on the equator than this thing may not even survive shipping.

[Vivilacqua1]

yep, always glad to help out.

Thanks for clearing my doubts, and I'll most definitely upgrade to a better one in the near future. Thanks for the help! 

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

So basically if you don't operate it in an office environment with low heat output and low ambient temps, you have a very good chance to suffer.

Also another reason i would add is if you live on the equator than this thing may not even survive shipping.

No, I've used them in many gaming builds, with things ranging from a G3258 and a 750ti to a i7-4790k and a GTX 980ti. So long as you have enough wattage and the power supply is adequately cooled than you'll have no issues.

Also the 980ti build has a CX750M because we got it new at BestBuy for 30$.

[Xenift]

No, I've used them in many gaming builds, with things ranging from a G3258 and a 750ti to a i7-4790k and a GTX 980ti. So long as you have enough wattage and the power supply is adequately cooled than you'll have no issues.

Also the 980ti build has a CX750M because we got it new at BestBuy for 30$.

The CX750M is an exception since its from their older lineup.

It actually has better ambient tolerations than the 430 etc

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

The CX750M is an exception since its from their older lineup.

It actually has better ambient tolerations than the 430 etc

But to the same token I've used multiple CX430, CX430M, CX500, and a CX500M's with no issues- it's mostly about making sure you have adequate wattage and cooling. 

[watts300]

https://www.youtube.v=dYHVUrXOwbI

I had to

You've posted that three times in the last two days. You're clearly just in it for attention. You really should get over yourself.

[Vozella]

I had to

You did not. Stop.

[astranger200]

You did not. Stop.

i will never until people realise how bad cx's are