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  • I have a 550w 80+ Bronze PSU. 

 

  • Here is my build: 
     

 

  • The CPU cooler is a rough choice as it doesn't have a brand name on it, matched it as best as I could. 
  • I have 4 storage devices, one is a 1tb 3.5, a 60gb SSD boot drive, and two 500gb laptop 2.5 HDDs that I salvaged as use to store video footage. 
  • I also have the 510i version of the NZXT case, with 5 fans running inside of it and the RGB.
  • And of course, peripherals, USB microphone, headset, mouse, keyboard.  


PC part picker says I need around 522w for this setup, will my 550w PSU be enough power to comfortably game without having to worry about power issues? 
Should I take out some of my storage devices to keep the system under 500w of usage? 

I would really like to NOT have to get a new PSU, as I just dropped $450 on the new GPU (Which im trying to determine if I need to cancel the order) but If I we're to get a better PSU, what would you recommend and where in the world could I find it at this point in time? I'd rather sacrifice storage than having to purchase a new PSU. 

Thanks! 

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What exact model PSU is it?

Desktop: Intel Core i9-9900K | ASUS Strix Z390-F | G.Skill Trident Z Neo 2x16GB 3200MHz CL14 | EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER XC Ultra | Corsair RM650x | Fractal Design Define R6

Laptop: 2018 Apple MacBook Pro 13"  --  i5-8259U | 8GB LPDDR3 | 512GB NVMe

Peripherals: Leopold FC660C w/ Topre Silent 45g | Logitech MX Master 3 & Razer Basilisk X HyperSpeed | HIFIMAN HE400se & iFi ZEN DAC | Audio-Technica AT2020USB+

Display: Gigabyte G34WQC

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You're fine.

The only thing you need to care about is how much power (watts) the power supply can output on 12v, which will be less than the advertised 550w.

 

You need up to 250w for the video card, up to around 80-100w for the processor, around 20-30w for the motherboard and ram, around 15-20w for the hard drives, and around 10w for fans.

So basically, you need a minimum of 400 watts on 12v.

 

Your power supply can probably do around 480-520 watts on 12v, so you will be fine with that.

 

edit: yeah, saw the model ... it can do 528w on 12v, you're fine.

It's based on the Seasonic S12 II platform which is rated for 550w at 50c ambient and can definitely do those 528w on the 12v output, nothing to worry about.

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1 minute ago, mariushm said:

You're fine.

The only thing you need to care about is how much power (watts) the power supply can output on 12v, which will be less than the advertised 550w.

 

You need up to 250w for the video card, up to around 80-100w for the processor, around 20-30w for the motherboard and ram, around 15-20w for the hard drives, and around 10w for fans.

So basically, you need a minimum of 400 watts on 12v.

 

Your power supply can probably do around 480-520 watts on 12v, so you will be fine with that.

 

 

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Does the sticker still attached to my psu (Illegal, I know) help determine what wattage the PSU would output at 12v? I'm assuming 528W but I have a slight inclination I am wrong. 

I appreciate the quick response! 

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