a 350 PSU would be enough?

[M4ST3R2017]

I just wonder if i can safely add a i3-6100 and a GTX 1050? considering they both are very efficient with power using.
my PSU model is : cooler master elite 350w

thanks.

[Freezanator]

@M4ST3R2017 Welcome to the Linus Tech Tips forum! Cooler Master's Elite series PSUs are very unreliable. I suggest you refer to @STRMfrmXMN's Legendary PSU Tier List and pick a PSU within Tier 1 to Tier 3. If you go through the whole list, you'll realize the Cooler Master Elite series PSUs are Tier 7 - the worst tier. What is your budget and in what currency? I'll help you pick a PSU for your system. By the way, you'll want to have about 450W for that combo. NEVER CHEAP OUT ON A PSU.  

[typographie]

Just in terms of pure wattage, I'm sure 350 Watts is enough for a system with those components. Quality might be an issue, though. If your PSU actually has trouble outputting reliable power under higher loads, it could be a problem.

 

What system is your CM Elite powering right now? Or have you not bought it yet?

[Thinkfreely]

6 minutes ago, typographie said:

Just in terms of pure wattage, I'm sure 350 Watts is enough for a system with those components. Quality might be an issue, though. If your PSU actually has trouble outputting reliable power under higher loads, it could be a problem.

 

What system is your CM Elite powering right now? Or have you not bought it yet?

Yep exactly 350 Watt advertised doesn't mean your getting that. If the PSU has crappy efficiency when your computer is under load it may over stress it and cause failure.

[M4ST3R2017]

my current system is pretty crap

a gt520 and athlon II x2 270 3.4 GHz, 2x2 memory and 2 HDD

and actually i saw that tier list before and i know i have a crap psu,but i'm really low on budget right now (because in need a new motherboard too)

my main concern is that i can use this two for now (about a month) and then i buy a new PSU later without blowing up other components (because i heard bad PSU is capable of doing this)

also on a review about this PSU i read that it can really deliver 350 W.

[STRMfrmXMN]

1 hour ago, M4ST3R2017 said:

my current system is pretty crap

a gt520 and athlon II x2 270 3.4 GHz, 2x2 memory and 2 HDD

and actually i saw that tier list before and i know i have a crap psu,but i'm really low on budget right now (because in need a new motherboard too)

my main concern is that i can use this two for now (about a month) and then i buy a new PSU later without blowing up other components (because i heard bad PSU is capable of doing this)

also on a review about this PSU i read that it can really deliver 350 W.

If you have a GT520 I doubt you're gonna stress the unit too harshly but I would highly recommend replacing it for a better unit once you get your new motherboard.