Need help finding the right PSU

[DiabloFan]

Hello everyone, new to the site.

I just bought an Nvidia GTX 560 Ti gpu and need help picking the right power supply for it.

It says it needs 2 6pin connectors and, for my specs, a 500w PSU.

 

My current specs are:

Dell Precision T3400 with Windows 10 Pro X64

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16ghz

Gpu: Quadro FX 570 <---Switching to a Nvidia GTX 560Ti

Psu: 100w Dell OEM

Ram: 4gb DDR2 ( Four 1gb chips )

HD: 256GB Samsung HD251HJ

CD drive: DVDR-RW

 

 When i look at PSU on newegg and similar sites, the connector listing are confusing. Such as 6pin+2 and 8pin and 4pin+4 etc.

Ive had great success with amazon and newegg, so i prefer to buy from them but am open to offers.

I guess im looking for as cheap as possible plug and play PSU. Hoping theres a branded one around 20-35$. Let me know guys

Thanks in advance!

 

 

[LienusLateTips]

Can you make sure the plugs are standard ATX?

[LienusLateTips]

After looking at mobo pics, this unit will do:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139201&cm_re=CX450-_-17-139-201-_-Product

 

(your system DOESN'T NEED 500W, even 300W will do)

[grimreeper132]

3 minutes ago, JDE said:

After looking at mobo pics, this unit will do:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139201&cm_re=CX450-_-17-139-201-_-Product

 

(your system DOESN'T NEED 500W, even 300W will do)

the 650W costs about the same, getting that canny hurt encase anything else is added etc.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3F2rxr/corsair-cx-2017-550w-80-bronze-certified-atx-power-supply-cp-9020122-na

[LienusLateTips]

2 minutes ago, grimreeper132 said:

the 650W costs about the same, getting that canny hurt encase anything else is added etc.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3F2rxr/corsair-cx-2017-550w-80-bronze-certified-atx-power-supply-cp-9020122-na

"$20 more (including rebate)"

"cost about the same"

 

At that rate I'd personally get the MasterWatt over it.

[grimreeper132]

1 minute ago, JDE said:

"$20 more (including rebate)"

"cost about the same"

 

At that rate I'd personally get the MasterWatt over it.

oh shit, I forgot about rebates, (we don't have them in the UK) sorry

[DiabloFan]

The reason i said 500w is because i used 3 different online calculators and it says with my setup i need around 500w recommended.

 

1) To my LIMITED understanding, a 6+2 connector can be used for a 6pin OR an 8pin, correct?

2) So looking at PSU, i need to be interested in: wattage, 2 6+2 connects, 24pin ATX, and 12v single rail. Is this correcT?

[LienusLateTips]

2 minutes ago, DiabloFan said:

The reason i said 500w is because i used 3 different online calculators and it says with my setup i need around 500w recommended.

 

1) To my LIMITED understanding, a 6+2 connector can be used for a 6pin OR an 8pin, correct?

2) So looking at PSU, i need to be interested in: wattage, 2 6+2 connects, 24pin ATX, and 12v single rail. Is this correcT?

calculators suck, they overestimate a lot.

 

1) Yes, when you use a 6 pin, you leave the 2 dangling off to the side, when you use 8, you plug the 6 and 2 in.

2) wattage (kinda), connects (yes), 24 pin ATX (every PSU in like the last 5-7 has one lol), 12v single rail (not at all)

You need to look at DC-DC, protections, ripple, voltage regulation, and build quality too.

[seon123]

15 minutes ago, JDE said:

After looking at mobo pics, this unit will do:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139201&cm_re=CX450-_-17-139-201-_-Product

 

(your system DOESN'T NEED 500W, even 300W will do)

Only a single PCIe connection, though. The 560 Ti needs two 6 pin connectors. 170W power draw. 

[LienusLateTips]

7 minutes ago, seon123 said:

Only a single PCIe connection, though. The 560 Ti needs two 6 pin connectors. 170W power draw. 

Didn't see that

 

@DiabloFan Get the MasterWatt 550 or the CX550.

[Stefan Payne]

36 minutes ago, grimreeper132 said:

the 650W costs about the same, getting that canny hurt encase anything else is added etc.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3F2rxr/corsair-cx-2017-550w-80-bronze-certified-atx-power-supply-cp-9020122-na

Than get a Bitfenix Formula 450W, thats better than getting a 650W when yo do not need it.

[DiabloFan]

Edit: Nevermind, it sold.

[ATFink]

This seems like a good PSU for your use case:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817151093

 

Fully modular, 520 watts, $35, it comes with a 6 pin and a 6+2 pin connector as well as all the other regular connections a PSU needs, it's a SeaSonic... they're usually very reliable.

 

If there is an issue with this PSU someone please point this out to me because it's rare that something that seems this good actually is that good.

[DiabloFan]

I like the one you listed ATFink. 

Any clue on rebate compensation time? Its a bit out of my budget at $50, but with the rebate i think i can make it work.

[seon123]

11 minutes ago, ATFink said:

This seems like a good PSU for your use case:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817151093

 

Fully modular, 520 watts, $35, it comes with a 6 pin and a 6+2 pin connector as well as all the other regular connections a PSU needs, it's a SeaSonic... they're usually very reliable.

 

If there is an issue with this PSU someone please point this out to me because it's rare that something that seems this good actually is that good.

That's an ancient 8 year old PSU, and it's way overpriced, even at $35. 

 

[ATFink]

43 minutes ago, DiabloFan said:

I like the one you listed ATFink. 

Any clue on rebate compensation time? Its a bit out of my budget at $50, but with the rebate i think i can make it work.

No idea about rebate.

 

There was I was implying it might seem too good to be true. I don't know enough about PSUs to know for sure what is or is not good to buy. @seon123's response was enlightening. If you didn't catch it, check out this thread:

 

[DiabloFan]

One more question then.

I see some PSUs labeled as ATX and some as ATX12v. Will either one work? Or which one do i need?

[DiabloFan]

And what about this one? https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171111

[LienusLateTips]

17 minutes ago, DiabloFan said:

One more question then.

I see some PSUs labeled as ATX and some as ATX12v. Will either one work? Or which one do i need?

Same

 

9 minutes ago, DiabloFan said:

And what about this one? https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171111

Why not the ones listed above?

2 hours ago, JDE said:

Didn't see that

 

@DiabloFan Get the MasterWatt 550 or the CX550.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3F2rxr/corsair-cx-2017-550w-80-bronze-certified-atx-power-supply-cp-9020122-na good but non-modular

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3hkwrH/corsair-power-supply-cp9020102na good but one of the more pricey ones

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/B6XnTW/cooler-master-masterwatt-550w-80-bronze-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-mpx-5501-amaab-us best fan, decent and cheaper

[DiabloFan]

Its mainly the price. But i will go with one of the 3 you listed. A few extra dollars is worth it from what ive been reading.

Thanks for all your help and info everyone.

[Stefan Payne]

1 hour ago, ATFink said:

This seems like a good PSU for your use case:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817151093

 

Fully modular, 520 watts, $35, it comes with a 6 pin and a 6+2 pin connector as well as all the other regular connections a PSU needs, it's a SeaSonic... they're usually very reliable.

 

If there is an issue with this PSU someone please point this out to me because it's rare that something that seems this good actually is that good.

WHY do you recommend an almost 10 Year old, group regulated unit that's rather loud?!

 

SOrry, but that unit is shit, there are way better units out there.

[ATFink]

18 hours ago, Stefan Payne said:

WHY do you recommend an almost 10 Year old, group regulated unit that's rather loud?!

 

SOrry, but that unit is shit, there are way better units out there.

Did you not read my post? Here, I'll help you out:

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If there is an issue with this PSU someone please point this out to me because it's rare that something that seems this good actually is that good.

 

-ATFink

Why would I recommend it? Because I didn't know any better. Reread the original contents of my post. I believe I explain my logic and uncertainty very clearly. I quoted myself above in case you missed the uncertainty portion. There was no need to question me in an such an accusatory manner when I specifically stated uncertainty in the model in the first place. I never claimed it was the best option. I don't know much about the M12II. I simply implied that it looked good to me but I didn't know any better and more research/consulting should be done. Thank you for further confirming the conclusion of contents already discussed in this thread...

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, ATFink said:

Did you not read my post? Here, I'll help you out:

It's a matter of you recommending something you don't know much about.  As you can see from the next post, the OP thought it was a good suggestion based on the assumption that you know more about the subject than he does.  So I understand Stefan's frustration with you, despite your caveat.  As Twain said, "It's better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than open it and remove all doubt."  If you're replying to threads just for the sake of increasing your own post count, it sure as heck doesn't help the community and those who come here for educated advice.

 

[ATFink]

22 minutes ago, jonnyGURU said:

It's a matter of you recommending something you don't know much about.  As you can see from the next post, the OP thought it was a good suggestion based on the assumption that you know more about the subject than he does.  So I understand Stefan's frustration with you, despite your caveat.  As Twain said, "It's better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than open it and remove all doubt."  If you're replying to threads just for the sake of increasing your own post count, it sure as heck doesn't help the community and those who come here for educated advice.

 

I suppose you're correct. I thought my statement of uncertainty was enough, but considering the OP's reaction I understand it was not... And no, I'm not trying to increase my post count. I usually post <1/day.

 

I suppose further disclaimers are necessary especially in subjects I lack significant knowledge.

 

Still, the problem I see is that if everyone keeps their mouth shut nobody will learn anything. I asked for people to respond and tell me why the unit was bad if it was. People spoke up. The issue was resolved. Then people continued to question me as if I was trying to sabotage the OPs purchasing decision or something. That is why I responded negatively.

 

EDIT:

The current experts won't be around forever. It's best that those of us that aren't experts learn as much we can so the next wave of knowledgeable people can replace users that will eventually become inactive. How can we learn if we can't even put ourselves in positions to figure out what  questions are good to ask? I'd prefer to speak up, sound dumb, and be corrected than leave my logic flawed. That is why I believe disclaimers and statements of uncertainty are important. I will absolutely improve upon transparency in knowledge in that regard. I genuinely thank you for pointing this out.

[Guest]

26 minutes ago, ATFink said:

The current experts won't be around forever.

Believe me.  I know.  Some days, I come into these forums, read the horrors and promise myself to quit the internet for the rest of my life.

 

.....

 

Then I'm back the next day.