need advice for PSU

[benp]

im currently running an Athlon II x2 255 with an r7 260x gpu, i would like to upgrade my cpu to the fx-8350 but the power supply im currently using is an old Enhance 430w taken from an old video server. will this be adequate to power my components? or will i need to upgrade? btw i also have 2 HDDs an optical drive, 2 case fan and a hyper 212 eveo cpu cooler. any advice is appreciated thanks in advance.

[Archangel1994]

1. No that PSu is not enough

2. Don't get an FX for gaming

[benp]

1. No that PSu is not enough

2. Don't get an FX for gaming

hi, any recommendations? i have an ASRock 970 am3+ and quite strapped for cash

[creativename]

That other guy is wrong, that PSU is enough. You can probably even do a GPU upgrade and still be enough. FX is fine for gaming, its just not as good as an i5.

 

 

Not exactly the same spec, but my media pc running an 8320 and a 270 pulls about 415w from the wall when im playing CS:GO

[Hieb]

If you've already got the AM3+ board then go for it.

I'd recommend a new PSU. Look into an EVGA 500W they're usually pretty cheap

[Acerpwns]

 FX is fine for gaming, its just not as good as an i5.

 

or some i3s

[creativename]

or some i3s

Well in single threaded games i3 will crush 8350, but if it has any sort of multi thread optimization(some newer games do) the 8350 performs pretty alright. Still not as good as the cheapest i5 though.

[benp]

If you've already got the AM3+ board then go for it.

I'd recommend a new PSU. Look into an EVGA 500W they're usually pretty cheap

thanks man, ill definitely look into a 500w psu, can u recommend anything modular? preferably from ncix

[vitor_cut]

evga 500B its a nice psu

[benp]

unforunately i cant find anything modular from eVGA. what do you think about this though http://www.ncix.com/detail/corsair-cx-series-cx500m-500w-52-78576-1356.htm

[decripple]

unforunately i cant find anything modular from eVGA. what do you think about this though http://www.ncix.com/detail/corsair-cx-series-cx500m-500w-52-78576-1356.htm

That PSU is a good option and so is an upgrade to an FX-8350 BUT upgrading to an Intel 1150 platform would still be doable for a similar price

 

PSU you listed

Cheapest Intel Core i3 = $115

Asrock H97M Pro 4 or other cheap 4+ phase VRM mobo = $80

 

The upgrade in gaming performance will still be huge, but in a while if you want to upgrade you can get an Intel Core i5 or i7 that smokes an FX series CPU in most applications (including games)

[FruitBasketSilex]

im currently running an Athlon II x2 255 with an r7 260x gpu, i would like to upgrade my cpu to the fx-8350 but the power supply im currently using is an old Enhance 430w taken from an old video server. will this be adequate to power my components? or will i need to upgrade? btw i also have 2 HDDs an optical drive, 2 case fan and a hyper 212 eveo cpu cooler. any advice is appreciated thanks in advance.

What is the power phases on your current motherboard.

[Hieb]

unforunately i cant find anything modular from eVGA. what do you think about this though http://www.ncix.com/detail/corsair-cx-series-cx500m-500w-52-78576-1356.htm

 

That's pretty good, esp with that rebate offer.

 

That PSU is a good option and so is an upgrade to an FX-8350 BUT upgrading to an Intel 1150 platform would still be doable for a similar price

 

PSU you listed

Cheapest Intel Core i3 = $115

Asrock H97M Pro 4 or other cheap 4+ phase VRM mobo = $80

 

The upgrade in gaming performance will still be huge, but in a while if you want to upgrade you can get an Intel Core i5 or i7 that smokes an FX series CPU in most applications (including games)

 

This is an option too. You could also get a cheap H81M motherboard for around $45.

[decripple]

Another option on the PSU that is decent is from newegg.ca

 

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[benp]

That PSU is a good option and so is an upgrade to an FX-8350 BUT upgrading to an Intel 1150 platform would still be doable for a similar price

 

PSU you listed

Cheapest Intel Core i3 = $115

Asrock H97M Pro 4 or other cheap 4+ phase VRM mobo = $80

 

The upgrade in gaming performance will still be huge, but in a while if you want to upgrade you can get an Intel Core i5 or i7 that smokes an FX series CPU in most applications (including games)

OK, im considering this now. So if i upgrade to an i3, will it at least be better than an fx 6300? sorry, i have no experience with intel.

[benp]

OK, im considering this now. So if i upgrade to an i3, will it at least be better than an fx 6300? sorry, i have no experience with intel.

thanks for setting me on the right upgrade path, i really appreciate it. i decided to go with an asrock h97 pro 4 and a core i3 4370. spent a little more than my budget, but it will be worth it in the future.

[decripple]

You won't regret even though I like supporting the underdog (AMD) sometimes it's not worth it. I'm sure you will be happy with that CPU just keep in mind you CANNOT overclock Core i3 Haswell CPUs and achieve any meaningful result

[Aniallation]

thanks for setting me on the right upgrade path, i really appreciate it. i decided to go with an asrock h97 pro 4 and a core i3 4370. spent a little more than my budget, but it will be worth it in the future.

Not really. If you're playing AAA titles, an FX CPU will actually pull ahead of the i3. I'm not sure why everyone here is bashing on the FX. Unless you play specifically MMOs, the i3 will actually be worse. An i5 will be better then FX in all gaming situations but not i3. Plus you already have the motherboard so that's also putting out more money for the same if not worse performance....

[Aniallation]

thanks man, ill definitely look into a 500w psu, can u recommend anything modular? preferably from ncix

http://www.ncix.com/detail/evga-supernova-650-g1-80plus-69-97305-1356.htm?affiliateid=7474144