cheap psu for gtx 960

[LinnusSebastian]

Hi, I have a dell optiplex 790 with i5 2400 and I am looking to upgrade the psu so i can install the gtx 960.   I also have sdd and hdd drives plugged into power brick; 250watt

 

I am looking for the $10 - $30 range of PSU.   I found b-stock evga N1 400w psu for $20 but I checked amazon and many reviewers said that it destroyed their computer.

What is the safest PSU for under $30?  Is 400w enough or do I need more?

 

Thanks

Edited June 18, 2020 by SansVarnic
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[Drama Lama]

Almost anything at this price can blow up 

 

There is a psu tier list you can just Look up the PSUs 

 

[bmx6454]

an evga is the best you will likely find for that price. quality safe psu's cost alot more than that. you might have some luck finding a used one on ebay, or locally, that has decent specs. also, 400w is close, but it may be enough.

[LinnusSebastian]

On 6/16/2020 at 9:32 PM, bmx6454 said:

an evga is the best you will likely find for that price. quality safe psu's cost alot more than that. you might have some luck finding a used one on ebay, or locally, that has decent specs. also, 400w is close, but it may be enough.

so I should buy the 400w n1 evga?

 

On 6/16/2020 at 9:32 PM, bmx6454 said:

an evga is the best you will likely find for that price. quality safe psu's cost alot more than that. you might have some luck finding a used one on ebay, or locally, that has decent specs. also, 400w is close, but it may be enough.

you mention used psu?? that is good?

can you please link me a good used psu in my price range sir?

thank you

[Haro]

1 hour ago, bmx6454 said:

an evga is the best you will likely find for that price. quality safe psu's cost alot more than that

No a brand means nothing 

An EVGA PSU could be crap 

Take the w1 for example

51 minutes ago, LinnusSebastian said:

you mention used psu?? that is good?

Not a good idea imo

 

1 hour ago, LinnusSebastian said:

I am looking to upgrade the psu so i can install the gtx 960.  

You can't

They most likely have proprietory wiring 

[LinnusSebastian]

What is a good Cheap Psu?

 

I want to power my card; gtx

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[bmx6454]

On 6/16/2020 at 3:16 PM, LinnusSebastian said:

What is a good Cheap Psu?

this is all i can tell you, i personally will not recommend anything for that price as there is no such thing as a good psu for 30$ or less. it's not like buying a cheap ram or something, psu's can do some damage when they are bad.. tl:dr, you are on your own, no offense.

Edited June 18, 2020 by SansVarnic

[LinnusSebastian]

3 minutes ago, bmx6454 said:

this is all i can tell you, i personally will not recommend anything for that price as there is no such thing as a good psu for 30$ or less. it's not like buying a cheap ram or something, psu's can do some damage when they are bad.. tl:dr, you are on your own, no offense.

what is the cheapest power supply you would recommend that is safe?

[aisle9]

2 hours ago, LinnusSebastian said:

I am looking for the $10 - $30 range of PSU.

Up your budget. There is no safe gaming-friendly PSU for $30, and a $10 PSU is already on fire.

[LinnusSebastian]

what is the minimum i can pay for a good gpu?  please show me good gpus that are affordable

Edited June 18, 2020 by LogicalDrm

[Gorilla Warfare]

CX450W

[chocolatekarma]

4 hours ago, TofuHaroto said:

You can't

That's the 4th gen and on with Optiplex.  As an owner of both a minitower and SFF 790, they both have 24 pin power supply connectors, and the minitower fits a standard ATX PSU.  I have an EVGA 450 BR in my 790 with no adapters at all.  Perhaps you shouldn't use absolutes when you don't know what you're talking about.

[LinnusSebastian]

3 hours ago, chocolatekarma said:

That's the 4th gen and on with Optiplex.  As an owner of both a minitower and SFF 790, they both have 24 pin power supply connectors, and the minitower fits a standard ATX PSU.  I have an EVGA 450 BR in my 790 with no adapters at all.  Perhaps you shouldn't use absolutes when you don't know what you're talking about.

can you recommend me a cheap Psu?

[Guest]

24 minutes ago, LinnusSebastian said:

can you recommend me a cheap Psu?

Look for RaidMax or Apevia power supplies that are in your price range around 450w. 

[LinnusSebastian]

https://www.amazon.com/APEVIA-ATX-VS450W-Auto-Thermally-Controlled-Protections/dp/B01GUENTKC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=evga+w1&qid=1592368981&refinements=p_36%3A1253503011&rnid=386442011&s=pc&sr=1-1

 

this Psu good?

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[Guest]

On 6/16/2020 at 11:44 PM, LinnusSebastian said:

https://www.amazon.com/APEVIA-ATX-VS450W-Auto-Thermally-Controlled-Protections/dp/B01GUENTKC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=evga+w1&qid=1592368981&refinements=p_36%3A1253503011&rnid=386442011&s=pc&sr=1-1

 

this Psu good?

Don't have to yell, and next time quote me. I'll respond much faster. 

 

Yes, it's cheap just like you asked for and will power your video card. 

 

Is it "good"? Well.,... let's call it good enough for the price.

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[chocolatekarma]

5 hours ago, LinnusSebastian said:

can you recommend me a cheap Psu?

This is the cheapest I would go:

https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX72909

[GoldenLag]

12 hours ago, LinnusSebastian said:

what is the minimum i can pay for a good gpu?  please show me good gpus that are affordable

Hd 7970, hd 7950.

 

Either of those can usually be had for cheap and are decent. 

 

Then spend a little extra on the PSU to get something decent, like a Xilence Performance A+, or cx450, or s12iii, or system power U9

[chocolatekarma]

An RX 470 or 480 is very good value for the money.  They will exceed a 960 in most cases.

[LinnusSebastian]

5 hours ago, chocolatekarma said:

An RX 470 or 480 is very good value for the money.  They will exceed a 960 in most cases.

I already ordered the 960, did i buy a bad card? 

[chocolatekarma]

4 minutes ago, LinnusSebastian said:

I already ordered the 960, did i buy a bad card? 

It's not a bad card at all, but at 1080p you won't get above medium quality if you want 60 fps.  Unless it's something really light like League of Legends or CSGO.

[LinnusSebastian]

5 hours ago, chocolatekarma said:

An 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/233601423954

 

Is this psu compatable with optiplex desktop? I can get one for 15 doller

[chocolatekarma]

11 minutes ago, LinnusSebastian said:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/233601423954

 

Is this psu compatable with optiplex desktop? I can get one for 15 doller

Delta make great PSU's but that one doesn't have any PCIe power, and you will need up to 2x of them to power a 960.  And never rely on those sketchy SATA power to PCIe adapters either.  You need a PSU with dedicated PCIe power. 

 

I think the best thing is to save for another month and buy a better PSU.  Nothing is cheap right now.

[LinnusSebastian]

10 hours ago, chocolatekarma said:

Delta make great PSU's but that one doesn't have any PCIe power, and you will need up to 2x of them to power a 960.  And never rely on those sketchy SATA power to PCIe adapters either.  You need a PSU with dedicated PCIe power. 

 

I think the best thing is to save for another month and buy a better PSU.  Nothing is cheap right now.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/153920500617

 

Is this one compatable

 

10 hours ago, chocolatekarma said:

Delta make great PSU's but that one doesn't have any PCIe power, and you will need up to 2x of them to power a 960.  And never rely on those sketchy SATA power to PCIe adapters either.  You need a PSU with dedicated PCIe power. 

 

I think the best thing is to save for another month and buy a better PSU.  Nothing is cheap right now.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/153920500617

 

Is this one compatable

[LinnusSebastian]

Hi please tell me a psu that supports optiplex 790 i5 2400 and gtx 960 that is under $50