Help Me!

[Joseph0419]

Hi guys! Thanks for stopping by. So I'm getting a graphics card right now and i need some help. I was wondering if my psu is enough to handle my build 

 

i5-8400 

Coolermaster MasterLiquid Lite 120 

Asrock Z370M-ITX/ac 

Samsung 860 evo 500 GB

8GB DDR4 ram 

Zotac 1070 mini

 

The PSU i'm using is a SilverStone ST45SF Bronze. Not gold its this ( https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Technology-Factor-BRONZE-ST45SF-V3/dp/B01LZFMKCI )

The case im using is a SilverStone SG13 if any of you are wondering

 

I know alot of people say that people always buy psu that is more than enough for them but i need to double check cause i feel like the one i have is too low for my build 

[Lurick]

Yah, 450 watts should more than enough for that build

[STRMfrmXMN]

450W is enough but that unit is not great. A Corsair SF450 would be a good upgrade. 

[Joseph0419]

Just now, Lurick said:

Yah, 450 watts should more than enough for that build

I actually dont know about PSU at all. Is my psu a decent quality or is it just shit lol 

[Joseph0419]

Just now, STRMfrmXMN said:

450W is enough but that unit is not great. A Corsair SF450 would be a good upgrade. 

it'll still work right cause im kinda tight in cash now dont have any to upgrade my psu if i blow my money out on that gpu 

[jiyeon]

1 minute ago, Joseph0419 said:

I actually dont know about PSU at all. Is my psu a decent quality or is it just shit lol

Get something like a Corsair CX450M, it's 80+ Bronze, nice quality, and is semi-modular. I can vouch for the quality part, since I own it.

[seon123]

3 minutes ago, Joseph0419 said:

I actually dont know about PSU at all. Is my psu a decent quality or is it just shit lol 

Here's a review.

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/silverstone-st45sf-v3-sfx-450w-psu,5121.html

It's not that good, but it should be fine. 

[STRMfrmXMN]

8 minutes ago, Joseph0419 said:

it'll still work right cause im kinda tight in cash now dont have any to upgrade my psu if i blow my money out on that gpu 

Then don't get the AIO and get a better PSU? You don't need an AIO for an 8400 anyways, just use the stock cooler.

[Joseph0419]

Just now, STRMfrmXMN said:

Then don't get the AIO and get a better PSU? You don't need an AIO for an 8400 anyways, just use the stock cooler.

everything is bought besides the graphics card

 

[Lurick]

10 minutes ago, Joseph0419 said:

everything is bought besides the graphics card

 

Get the GPU and save up for a PSU down the line. It's not a great PSU but it's not a melt your parts and burn down your house bad either.

Also I would definitely look at returning the AIO if possible, pretty much a waste on a locked chip and board.