What's my PC's current power usage (Watts)?

[penguin8967]

Specs of my prebuilt PC are as follows:

• i5 9500 (6 core) with a 65W TDP
• Single channel 16GB DDR4
• 512GB NVMe SSD
• 260W Bronze 80+ PSU
• Single rear case fan

What do you think the power usage of this is? I'm hoping to add a graphics card at some point, and I've been looking at the GT 1030 (only 30W TDP) since I don't play very intensive games, or if it would stretch to 75W, a 1050Ti or 1650.

[OrionFOTL]

Around 65W at full load, usually lower.

[penguin8967]

2 minutes ago, OrionFOTL said:

Around 65W at full load, usually lower.

So I would defo be able to run a GT 1030, but do you think a 75W card like the 1650 would work?

[OrionFOTL]

Most likely, but it depends on the particular PSU you have, you should post its model or a photo of it.

[boggy77]

yeah you can throw in a 1650

[schwellmo92]

You can easily throw a 75w card in.

[penguin8967]

1 minute ago, schwellmo92 said:

You can easily throw a 75w card in.

K, you sure it won't kill the PSU lol

[penguin8967]

18 minutes ago, boggy77 said:

yeah you can throw in a 1650

What's the best value card? I would be able to go used, but preferably spend under £100 (UK).

[boggy77]

32 minutes ago, penguin8967 said:

What's the best value card? I would be able to go used, but preferably spend under £100 (UK).

I think you can find a used 1650 for around 100, that would be the best choice.

[penguin8967]

1 hour ago, boggy77 said:

I think you can find a used 1650 for around 100, that would be the best choice.

k, thanks for your help

[penguin8967]

So I'm stuck between choosing a 1030, 1050 Ti and 1650, but I also don't want to spend much. Any ideas?