Would the power supply in this build be overkill?

[slomo007]

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/JQBdbj

 

I'm trying to fine tune the parts in my PC build and I was just wondering if the PSU in there is overkill.

Thanks!

[Guest]

550w is no overkill at all. Why you need a cooler. i3 6100 already have stock cooler. Drop that cooler and get an SSD

[SCAMAZING]

I'm slamming my face on my keyboard at how unnecessary that PSU is.

[Guest]

Just now, SCAMAZING said:

I'm slamming my face on my keyboard at how unnecessary that PSU is.

Why a g2 tier 1 550w is unnecessary?

[slomo007]

3 minutes ago, dexxterlab97 said:

550w is no overkill at all. Why you need a cooler. i3 6100 already have stock cooler. Drop that cooler and get an SSD

 

The only reason why I'm choosing the cooler is because it looks good, but thinking about it the stock intel CPU cooler doesn't look that bad. Might as well get an SSD anyway since it was in the back of my mind. It 

[slomo007]

5 minutes ago, wrathoftheturkey said:

No, but the cooler is

Thanks for telling me!

[SCAMAZING]

3 minutes ago, dexxterlab97 said:

Why a g2 tier 1 550w is unnecessary?

WOW! You look at dat TDP. 242 Watts vs a 550 watt PSU? People are superbly ignorant.

[slomo007]

Just now, wrathoftheturkey said:

Stock does look that bad though... Really. It's ugly af. If you're concerned about looks, don't go stock

Might have stock until I can afford another CPU cooler. It would be nice if you had any recommendations which are quiet? Thanks!

[HKZeroFive]

7 minutes ago, SCAMAZING said:

WOW! You look at dat TDP. 242 Watts vs a 550 watt PSU? People are superbly ignorant.

I implore you to find a power supply of that calibre (quality-wise) for less than 500W.

[SCAMAZING]

8 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

I implore you to find a power supply of that calibre (quality-wise) for less than 500W.

I'm using one. An EVGA 430 watt 80+ Platinum PSU.

[slomo007]

1 minute ago, SCAMAZING said:

I'm using one. An EVGA 430 watt 80+ Platinum PSU.

1. It's not modular which is a must for most people

2. Nobody wants ketchup and mustard in their PCs

3. 35$ for a 80+ platinum power supply? Seems sketchy to me

[HKZeroFive]

5 minutes ago, SCAMAZING said:

I'm using one. An EVGA 430 watt 80+ Platinum PSU.

There's no EVGA 430W Platinum power supply...

[SCAMAZING]

11 minutes ago, slomo007 said:

1. It's not modular which is a must for most people

2. Nobody wants ketchup and mustard in their PCs

3. 35$ for a 80+ platinum power supply? Seems sketchy to me

Wow. I officially hate you.

 

10 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

There's no EVGA 430W Platinum power supply...

Yes there is.

[HKZeroFive]

Just now, SCAMAZING said:

Yes there is.

Okay. Link it.

[slomo007]

1 minute ago, SCAMAZING said:

Wow. I officially hate you.

 

Yes there is.

Am I not correct though? 

Unless you have a PC with no window and large amounts of space behind the motherboard tray, modularity ketchup+mustard doesn't really matter. But with windowed PC cases becoming much more common and cheaper, it's starting to matter more.

[SCAMAZING]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438015

[slomo007]

1 minute ago, SCAMAZING said:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438015

The new egg listing says it's only 80 plus.

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, SCAMAZING said:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438015

And where is platinum?

[HKZeroFive]

4 minutes ago, SCAMAZING said:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438015

Sadly, that's not the platinum efficiency logo. It's not even bronze-rated. That's simply the standard 'white' efficiency rating.

 

Sorry, but the EVGA 430W is far inferior to the EVGA SuperNOVA 550 G2.

[SCAMAZING]

Alright I'm outta here. This is just stupid now.

[quan289]

2 minutes ago, SCAMAZING said:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438015

That's a mediocre, group-regulated design that's 80 Plus standard efficiency and made by HEC. While I do agree that a 550w PSU is overkill for a single RX460 with an i3, that EVGA is not anywhere near the same level as the G2.

[slomo007]

Just now, quan289 said:

That's a mediocre, group-regulated design that's 80 Plus standard efficiency and made by HEC. While I do agree that a 550w PSU is overkill for a single RX460 with an i3, that EVGA is not anywhere near the same level as the G2.

I agree with you that 550 watt is overkill for this system. But I don't see any -550 watt G2. Also I might be installing a RX 470 in there instead (depends if It drops in price and if I'll be able to even afford it)

[HKZeroFive]

3 minutes ago, SCAMAZING said:

Alright I'm outta here. This is just stupid now.

Is it really that hard to admit your own faults?

[Ashiella]

52 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

I implore you to find a power supply of that calibre (quality-wise) for less than 500W.

Okay, here: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/fBXfrH/seasonic-power-supply-ss400fl2

[slomo007]

1 minute ago, Ashiella said:

Okay, here: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/fBXfrH/seasonic-power-supply-ss400fl2

£101? It is platinum efficiency but that's a bit too much for a 430 watt PSU.