Is this a shitty PSU for a gaming build? http://www.corsair.

>>736089172
>550 watts for a gaming rig
I'd go for at least a 800 watt
I have 500w not enough to upgrade with tbh

>>736089172
if the psu is descent, then 550W is enough

>>736089172
as long as you dont decide to to run 2 video cards or like 16 cores or some shit

It's aight. also don't listen to this faggot
>>736089458
I'm running and evga 600B psu with an i7 6790k, 16GB 3000mhz ddr4, a 160gb ssd, 1tb HDD, and an EVGa GTX 1080 sc.

>>736089863
6700k* typo. Oops. I'm drunk, fuck you.

There is a psu calculator from bequite. Just Google it and you will know how much power you need

>>736089172
It'll work fine so long as you aren't driving two big gfx cards. The 1600 is gonna use at peak pushed to 4ghz around 90-100w, the 1070 peaks at about 200w but is nominally around 150w.

So that leaves you with 250w to handle the rest of your gear which should leave heaps of headroom. I use a similar build with a HX620 Corsair, doesn't even get warm, if you don't touch the voltage on the R5 they use fuck all power and at stock clocks the 1070 is damn efficient too.

Thanks for the helpful answers. The Corsair website says that "CS Series Modular power supplies are ideal for basic desktop systems where low energy use, low noise, and simple installation are essential." So that leaves me thinking if I need a "high-end gaming", more expensive PSU. Im planning to oc the gpu and cpu a bit.

>>736090521
It'll work fine OP

>>736090521
>>736090696
Essentially the days of monster PSU's are over, GFX and CPU's now just use a fuckload less power in general to do the same work, unless you're thinking SLI/Crossfire down the track or running an E series big PSU's serve no purpose as a PSU is more efficient when run above 50% of it's rated output, if you install a monster PSU and then don't utilise it you will pull more power at the wall.

>>736090521
if your going to do a bit of over clocking then go for the 650 version to be safe, overclocking takes a exponential amount of energy for diminishing returns.

>>736090521
Also you can't OC the 1600 you need the 1600x

>>736090894
Wut? Bullshit, I've got my 1600 running at 3.9 right now, all AMD's are unlocked.

>>736090894
you can OC the 1600, it's unlocked as well. Mine is overclocked to 3.9 GHz so don't say he can't ;_;

>>736089458
you don't need 800 watts anymore, unless you go dual GPU and shitloads of HDDs

600 should be enough for most setups

>>736090984
>>736091016

3.9 is hardly an overclock, its turbo is 3.6 that's only a .3ghz overlock, also its not fully unlocked, again its like the AMD black edition chips they did with the phenom lineup, where you'd get better OC's outa the black edition stuff. the 1600x Is what AMD calls "fully unlocked" so its a binned chip cream of the crop so to speak.
For comparison I currently run a 5820k that has a base of 3.3ghz, I'm running it at 4.5ghz under full load all cores at 1.35v with a max temp of 65c, it probably kicks the shit out of your new "toy" of a cpu.

Currently running cs550m. After 50 days there was loud resonating noice that seemed to come from fan. Noice disappeared and returned for second time, but has not reappeared since. 67 good days after that, but allready got rm550x for next power.

>>736091306
No you sperg, they're all unlocked the X series chips are just chips that binned better. The X is 4ghz on turbo and overclocks to 4ghz - which nukes your theory anywho. The current crop of Ryzens just don't like to go over 4ghz without serious voltage, some people get 4.1 but generally it's 4ghz, I can run 4 but I didn't want to smash that much voltage in for an extra 100hz.

>>736091446
>The X is 4ghz on turbo and overclocks to 4ghz

Wut?

You really have no idea what you're talking about do you.

but yes they are shit at overclocking. so OP shouldn't over clock.

>>736089172

evga makes the best psu

>>736091724
Yes clearly it's me with no idea.

>but yes they are shit at overclocking
True, the other way to look at it is simply that AMD released them at their ceiling, which either means they have a very clean fab with very expectable results or they had to push the envelope in an effort to give Intel a poke.
>so OP shouldn't over clock.
Why the fuck not?
3.2ghz on 6 cores
Will achieve 3.7 without changing voltage
Will achieve 3.9 with minor voltage bumps

>>736091776
>source: evga marketing

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>>736089172
Not enough xD 650 or more

>>736091896
>AMD had to release CPU's at there limit of performance to compete with stock Intel CPU's

Sounds like Intel is the better option moving into the future.

>>736092013
That CPU/GPU will consume less than 350w even in an overclocked state, what exactly in the rest of his system is going to consume 300w?

>>736092129

don't come with your math
when they come with leet skillz

>>736092122
Yes yes, we get that you're a fanboy, shame about your lack of understanding of the competition.
>Not understanding he will reap the benefits of Intels price drops due to said compeition

>>736092230
>not understanding intel never drops anything
>not even the ball
>core i9's are going to end the cpu war before it starts.

>>736089172
get a bigger PSU anyway if you will still upgrade your pc in future - less work

>>736092334
Intel already have dropped prices...

>>736092230
this
time to bring down those inflated prices

>>736092517
>its not a drop its a reduction in inflation

>>736092612
True, you've got me there

Here are the ratings,
DC OUTPUT: 3.3V Max load 25A, 5V 20A, +12V 43A, -12V 0.8A. +5Vsb 3.0A. Fuck, why did I even start to read more about PSU's because my head hurts.

>>736092841
OP here

>>736092841
Yeah it'll work ok, single rail 12v so it's not going to fall over. The only question as to whether it will work or not is what's your upgrade path like? As the pc stands this is easily enough.

>>736093005
>single rail

sinde when is that good?
last i checked is: you want multi-rail for better load balancing. is that obsolete?

>>736093140
Multi rail is good when you've got plenty of spare power and if they have load sharing then it's just better. I didn't say single rail was good but if you split that rail in two and don't have load sharing then you have a 1070 consuming twice the power of a 1600 but both being allocated the same power.

>>736093005
OP here. This is my build:
>AMD Ryzen 5 1600
>550 Watt Corsair CS Series CS550M
>250GB Samsung 850 SSD
>Gigabyte GA-AB350-Gaming 3
>Asus gtx 1070 ROG strix
>Corsair Vengeance LED 16gb 3000
>Phanteks p400
The idea is to stick with this set about 3-5 years without any bigger upgrades.

>>736093352
Is the Corsair single rank? could you chuck up the model number. Just the Ryzen chipset is cranky with dual rank ram.

>>736093140
IIRC a good guide is:
<550W doesn't really matter.
<1kW recommended.
>1kW try sticking a fork in the mains if you have a single rail.

Google "Why single rail is NOT better than multi rail" for a thread on overclock.

>>736093274
i see. thx.

>>736093526
CP-9020076-NA

>>736093592
Sorry anon, I meant the Ram model no, some ram will run at full speed, others won't and a common indicator is if the ram is single rank or not.

>>736093565
>1600W single rail

dear god

>>736093630
CMU16GX4M2C3000C15R

do not buy the corsair cs.. it's mediocre and oversized.
get a "be quiet! Straight Power 10 400W ATX 2.4", which is enough and has very good components... don't listen to anyone saying u need 500 watt or more. they have zero clue. u just need to get quality psu's and u are fine.

>>736093988
So he should pay twice the money to do the same job mr dubs?

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>>736092122
>Sounds like Intel is the better option moving into the future.
>4 (FOUR) cores in 2017
You've got to be fucking kidding.

>>736093777
Sorry mate, can't find if it runs clean with the Gigabyte.

>>736094247
twice the money? here in germany the bequiet costs 68€ (76$) ... dunno what the corsair costs. but yes, it's worth it

>>736094355
With the latest updates it seems to work normally

>>736094805
Good stuff, so your PC is already up and running?

>>736094500
Naturally, it's a German product but you are telling him to buy a non modular supply which costs plenty more than the 80+ gold modular supply he's listed which will do the job just fine.

>>736094988
Gotta support the German industry. Tough times ahead.