Can my EVGA 500 BR, 80+ Bronze 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100- BR-0500-K1 100-BR-0500-K1 handle a rtx 2070 i78700k or should I upgrade

[Vyscis]

I’m planning on getting a 2070 and idk if my power supply is up for the job this is the current one I have EVGA 500 BR, 80+ Bronze 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100- BR-0500-K1 100-BR-0500-K1 should I upgrade or is it good enough?

[Kenpachi1985]

Well, it doesn't seem to be a bad PSU - its only Bronze rated tho. You should be fine regarding the power draw.

[mariushm]

In theory it can handle it, but it would be a good idea to upgrade to something better.

 

[Fasauceome]

9 minutes ago, Kenpachi1985 said:

Well, it doesn't seem to be a bad PSU - its only Bronze rated tho. You should be fine regarding the power draw.

it is pretty bad, the operating temp for high loads is like 30 Celsius which is basically room temperature. It would pair very poorly with high end hardware like this.

[Kenpachi1985]

5 minutes ago, Fasauceome said:

it is pretty bad, the operating temp for high loads is like 30 Celsius which is basically room temperature. It would pair very poorly with high end hardware like this.

Its a Bronze rated entry level PSU. Since he already has it, is it really that bad to keep it? Would it matter what his complete PC specs are?

[nox_]

3 minutes ago, Kenpachi1985 said:

Bronze rated

It's rating does not have nothing to do with the units quality.

Edited October 26, 2019 by noxdeouroboros

[Vyscis]

Anyone wanna recommend anything i am looking at this one EVGA 650 N1, 650W, 2 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-N1-0650-L1 can that one handle better?

[Kenpachi1985]

15 minutes ago, noxdeouroboros said:

It's rating does not have nothing to do with the units quality.

It literally does have to do with the quality. A lot of other things do too, obviously, but stating it like that is in my opinion simply wrong.

 

@Vyscis check this list for an overview. The PSU you just mentioned is rated to be dangerously bad (although there is a bit of controversy about rating lists for PSU's). Do NOT try to save cash on your PSU choice! *edit* i looked at ratings, f.e. on Amazon and people are reporting the mentioned PSU you asked about to be dead on arrival or simply frying and destroying their systems.

 

 

[Vyscis]

This one seems a little to good to be true but it’s on that list, BitFenix Formula 80 Plus Gold Standard ATX PSU 750W BF-750G, BP-FM750ULAG-7R

[Fasauceome]

29 minutes ago, Vyscis said:

This one seems a little to good to be true but it’s on that list, BitFenix Formula 80 Plus Gold Standard ATX PSU 750W BF-750G, BP-FM750ULAG-7R

The formula gold is a famously overlooked PSU, it's cheap because the demand for it is so low (Bitfenix being a less known PSU brand) but the quality is excellent. 750 watts is a ton, you could get the 550 watt model and never have to worry. If it fits in your budget I highly recommend it.