So first PC, a couple of questions.

[ImSolidDude]

I just picked up a HP Pavillion 570-p020.

 

Ive read the spec sheet, it does say it comes with a 300w power supply. 

 

Im getting an i5 7400, 8GB ram, and a 1TB HDD. 

 

Id like to add a GTX 1050 Ti, would this be too much on the system for it to handle? If you have ever watched the channel "Tech Deals", he puts one in an Acer pre built and it works just fine. 

 

A couple of friends of mine are telling me to change out the power supply, even though all I'm getting is the pascal version of the Ti. 

 

So I guess the question is, if I want to run a 1050 Ti on the recommended PSU (300W) , do I need to upgrade the PSU?

[GirlFromYonder]

BEcause that psu might just blow up in your face because OEM PSU are complete shit. But you probably are save of you go with the 1050 ti. But it is still recommended. Anything greater and yes, plz change that psu.  

[Jurrunio]

1050ti is the best you can use. The CPU won't use more than 100W, and the rest won't use more than 20W. a 1050ti only uses 75W, so it's fine. Anything more powerful, even if keeps the system power draw below 300w, should not be installed unless you upgrade the psu.

[ImSolidDude]

1 minute ago, Jurrunio said:

1050ti is the best you can use. The CPU won't use more than 100W, and the rest won't use more than 20W. a 1050ti only uses 75W, so it's fine. Anything more powerful, even if keeps the system power draw below 300w, should not be installed unless you upgrade the psu.

So I should be fine then? Nothing is going to blow up on me? 

[Blebekblebek]

it's fine

Contrary to what anyone believes, I think OEM PSU are still far better than no name brand, since it's made to match the standard.

People are overestimate and overreacting for something the purpose of the hardware that were matched within the build it self.

 

Blown up PSU is very rare, even if it does usually because it's short circuited.

if it works, then it will turn on, if it's not working then it will stay off.

 

Now if you are buying 1080Ti or Titan, that would be different story.

[ImSolidDude]

7 minutes ago, Blebekblebek said:

it's fine

Contrary to what anyone believes, I think OEM PSU are still far better than no name brand, since it's made to match the standard.

People are overestimate and overreacting for something the purpose of the hardware that were matched within the build it self.

 

Blown up PSU is very rare, even if it does usually because it's short circuited.

if it works, then it will turn on, if it's not working then it will stay off.

 

Now if you are buying 1080Ti or Titan, that would be different story.

So basically I should be fine.