Is it enough?

[TheNight]

Is a CX550, first of all, a good power supply?

and secondly, is it enough power for a gigabyte gtx 1070 windforce 8GB OC, along side a Asus Prime 370 P with an i5 8400?

[SecretX]

Let's have some fun together. Build your parts here and check it by yourself  https://pcpartpicker.com/

 

And suggested PSUs can be found here. https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/

 

 

[RAM555789]

CX's and CXM's are newer and good power supplies. They also tend to be cheaper (at least in the US).  As for power it should be able to provide enough power for both your CPU and GPU.

[dizmo]

Yes, it's enough, and the CPU is ok as long as it has a grey label and not a green.

I'd aim for the CXM though, usually it's on sale pretty cheap.

[TheNight]

Just now, RAM555789 said:

CX's and CXM's are newer and good power supplies. They also tend to be cheaper (at least in the US).  As for power it should be able to provide enough power for both your CPU and GPU.

okay thank you. 

[TheNight]

4 minutes ago, SecretX said:

Let's have some fun together. Build your parts here and check it by yourself  https://pcpartpicker.com/

 

And suggested PSUs can be found here. https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/

 

 

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/ZGysqk

[TheNight]

2 minutes ago, dizmo said:

and the CPU is ok as long as it has a grey label and not a green.

Im guess you mean the PSu should be gray label? 

If so, thank you for reply. 

If not, im confused.

[SecretX]

550W PSU for a 340W consumption rate seems pretty good for me.

[dizmo]

Just now, TheNight said:

Im guess you mean the PSu should be gray label? 

If so, thank you for reply. 

If not, im confused.

It should have a grey label on it instead of green.

[SecretX]

Just now, TheNight said:

Im guess you mean the PSu should be gray label? 

If so, thank you for reply. 

If not, im confused.

If the PSU is corsair then yes.

[TheNight]

2 minutes ago, SecretX said:

550W PSU for a 340W consumption rate seems pretty good for me.

Okay thank you.

 

[TheNight]

1 minute ago, dizmo said:

It should have a grey label on it instead of green.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020102-UK-CX550M-Bronze-Certified/dp/B01C3FFLZ8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1511291985&sr=8-2&keywords=550w+psu

 

Is this what you mean when you say CXM?

[dizmo]

Just now, TheNight said:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020102-UK-CX550M-Bronze-Certified/dp/B01C3FFLZ8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1511291985&sr=8-2&keywords=550w+psu

 

Is this what you mean when you say CXM?

Aye. They have Black Friday sales on that side of the pond though, don't they? If so I'd wait for those, as that PSU usually goes on sale quite a bit cheaper.

[TheNight]

Just now, dizmo said:

Aye. They have Black Friday sales on that side of the pond though, don't they? If so I'd wait for those, as that PSU usually goes on sale quite a bit cheaper.

In Ireland, most of our accessible sales are on Amazon. There is no proper computer component shops over here. Your really only able to buy shitty overpriced pre built systems. 

[dizmo]

1 minute ago, TheNight said:

In Ireland, most of our accessible sales are on Amazon. There is no proper computer component shops over here. Your really only able to buy shitty overpriced pre built systems. 

Ah brutal! Well, Amazon has Black Friday sales too, so it'd still be worth waiting to see. It's only a couple of days anyway.

[TheNight]

Just now, dizmo said:

Ah brutal! Well, Amazon has Black Friday sales too, so it'd still be worth waiting to see. It's only a couple of days anyway.

Yeah thats the plan. Also, sort of off topic, do you know if Scan UK do black friday deals? and if so are they decent?

[dizmo]

1 minute ago, TheNight said:

Yeah thats the plan. Also, sort of off topic, do you know if Scan UK do black friday deals? and if so are they decent?

I have no idea, sorry. Overclockers.co.uk might? Those are the only two retailers I know for the UK.

If there are no proper computer shops, maybe you should think about setting one up?

[TheNight]

1 minute ago, dizmo said:

I have no idea, sorry. Overclockers.co.uk might? Those are the only two retailers I know for the UK.

If there are no proper computer shops, maybe you should think about setting one up?

Ive actually thought about it. But for now, im but a 17 year old teenager who is stuck in college for the next 3 years. 

[Princess Luna]

Wait for black Friday, buy any of the following:

Spoiler

 

Tier 1 - Best

• Aerocool - Project 7
• Antec - High Current Pro, High Current Platinum
• be Quiet! - Dark Power Pro P10, Dark Power Pro 11
• Bitfenix - Whisper
• Cooler Master - V-series (modular, not to be confused with the VSM), MasterWatt Maker
• Corsair - AX, AXi, HXi, RMi, RMx, SF, Vengeance, grey-label HX (2017), 2017 TXM
• Enermax - Platimax, Platimax Digifanless
• EVGA - G2, G3, P2, PS, T2, 1000G1, 850W and above GS
• FSP - Aurum PT
• LEPA - G1600
• NZXT Hale90V2
• Riotoro - Enigma
• Seasonic - X, Platinum, Snow Silent, all Fanless units, Prime, Focus Plus Gold/Platinum
• Sentey - Platinum Power, Golden Steel Power
• Silverstone - Nightjar
• Super Flower - Leadex Gold/Platinum/Titanium, Leadex II
• Thermaltake - 1250D-T RGB
• XFX - Pro Gold, Pro Black, XTS

Tier 2

• Antec - EDGE, TruePower Classic
• Azza - Platinum
• Cooler Master - VSM-series (semi-modular)
• Corsair - Most RM variants, HX (old)
• Enermax - Digifanless, RG, GX
• EVGA - GQ, B2, 550W and 650W GS
• Fractal Design - Edison M, Tesla R2 650W/1000W, Newton R3
• FSP - Hydro G, Dagger SFX
• Gigabyte - XP1200M
• Kolink - Continuum
• NZXT - Hale82 N higher-wattage versions
• Rosewill - Quark, Fortress, Capstone
• Seasonic - S12G, G-series/SSRM, M12II 750W/850W
• Sentey - Solid Power SS
• Super Flower - Golden Green, Leadex Silver
• Thermaltake - Toughpower Grand/RGB, Toughpower Grand Platinum, Toughpower DPS Platinum
• XFX -  Pro XXX, XTR, TS Gold

 

• The full LTT Tier list follows if you're interest:
  Spoiler

   

  It is simply impossible you won't find somewhere a great deal on one of those Power Supplies and at very least you have done a good effort to have a decent enough very important piece of hardware that still can kill components in fatal failures, so do your part in avoiding that with the littlest possible research about the products and about their offerings on good times.

[TheNight]

Just now, Princess Cadence said:

Wait for black Friday, buy any of the following:

  Hide contents

 

Tier 1 - Best

• Aerocool - Project 7
• Antec - High Current Pro, High Current Platinum
• be Quiet! - Dark Power Pro P10, Dark Power Pro 11
• Bitfenix - Whisper
• Cooler Master - V-series (modular, not to be confused with the VSM), MasterWatt Maker
• Corsair - AX, AXi, HXi, RMi, RMx, SF, Vengeance, grey-label HX (2017), 2017 TXM
• Enermax - Platimax, Platimax Digifanless
• EVGA - G2, G3, P2, PS, T2, 1000G1, 850W and above GS
• FSP - Aurum PT
• LEPA - G1600
• NZXT Hale90V2
• Riotoro - Enigma
• Seasonic - X, Platinum, Snow Silent, all Fanless units, Prime, Focus Plus Gold/Platinum
• Sentey - Platinum Power, Golden Steel Power
• Silverstone - Nightjar
• Super Flower - Leadex Gold/Platinum/Titanium, Leadex II
• Thermaltake - 1250D-T RGB
• XFX - Pro Gold, Pro Black, XTS

Tier 2

• Antec - EDGE, TruePower Classic
• Azza - Platinum
• Cooler Master - VSM-series (semi-modular)
• Corsair - Most RM variants, HX (old)
• Enermax - Digifanless, RG, GX
• EVGA - GQ, B2, 550W and 650W GS
• Fractal Design - Edison M, Tesla R2 650W/1000W, Newton R3
• FSP - Hydro G, Dagger SFX
• Gigabyte - XP1200M
• Kolink - Continuum
• NZXT - Hale82 N higher-wattage versions
• Rosewill - Quark, Fortress, Capstone
• Seasonic - S12G, G-series/SSRM, M12II 750W/850W
• Sentey - Solid Power SS
• Super Flower - Golden Green, Leadex Silver
• Thermaltake - Toughpower Grand/RGB, Toughpower Grand Platinum, Toughpower DPS Platinum
• XFX -  Pro XXX, XTR, TS Gold

 

• The full LTT Tier list follows if you're interest:
    Hide contents

   

  It is simply impossible you won't find somewhere a great deal on one of those Power Supplies and at very least you have done a good effort to have a decent enough very important piece of hardware that still can kill components in fatal failures, so do your part in avoiding that with the littlest possible research about the products and about their offerings on good times.

Yeah the last thing I want is for my pc components to die because I cheaped out on a power supply. Thats why I came to the forum to ask my question to people who have a lot more experience/ a boarder knowledge range than i do

[dizmo]

15 minutes ago, TheNight said:

Ive actually thought about it. But for now, im but a 17 year old teenager who is stuck in college for the next 3 years. 

Ah you've got loads of time then. Should probably start building that credit asap though.

[TheNight]

Just now, dizmo said:

Ah you've got loads of time then. Should probably start building that credit asap though.

How do i do that. I never done buisness in school.

[dizmo]

1 minute ago, TheNight said:

How do i do that. I never done buisness in school.

Just personal credit. Get a credit card, a few bills and pay them on time. There might also be credit builder loans you can sign up for. Though, at 17 you'd likely need a co signer for all of the above.

[TheNight]

1 minute ago, dizmo said:

Just personal credit. Get a credit card, a few bills and pay them on time. There might also be credit builder loans you can sign up for. Though, at 17 you'd likely need a co signer for all of the above.

Alright thanks.

[STRMfrmXMN]

2 hours ago, TheNight said:

Is a CX550, first of all, a good power supply?

and secondly, is it enough power for a gigabyte gtx 1070 windforce 8GB OC, along side a Asus Prime 370 P with an i5 8400?

Yes

 

And yes.