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does this config require psu?

10 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/does-this-config-require-psu.176583/

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itsmeharsh Original post #1
Aug 5, 2013 at 8:52 PM
do i need to get a better psu (antec, corsair, cooler master, etc similar) with this config or can i go with simple smps?

processor: AMD A10-6800K 4.1GHz
mobo: MSI FM2-A55M-E33
ram: G.Skill RipjawsX 8GB
hdd: WD Blue WD10EZEX 1TB
discrete gpu: -none-

if psu is required then which one?

thanks in advance
topgear
topgear #2
Aug 7, 2013 at 5:58 AM
though the above mentioned config would run just fine with a generic 450/500W PSU it's always recomnended not to use them .. so opt for at-leat a Antec V350 @ 1.8k but if you have more budget get a Antec VP450 / seasonic S12II 430/520W.
Chaitanya
Chaitanya #3
Aug 7, 2013 at 6:03 AM
^^+1
Also try to avoid Corsair CX430v2/VS450
Antec VP450 is best for you IMO
harshilsharma63
harshilsharma63 #4
Aug 7, 2013 at 7:00 AM
1 for antec vp450p. Though a generic psu will also provide sufficient wattage, it won't be any close to reliable.
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #5
Aug 7, 2013 at 10:37 AM
get atleast antec vp450p avalable at 2.6k to be on a safer side.
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itsmeharsh #6
Aug 7, 2013 at 5:40 PM
thank you all for your suggestions
Chaitanya
Chaitanya #8
Aug 25, 2013 at 9:49 PM
TheLetterD said:
:-? Why?
Something wrong with it?
Click to expand...

Not that it's bad (I myself have one :-D), but recently it has been a bit more of RMA cases for that that make me worry(Maybe corsair switched OEM's :confused: :-?).
ankush28
ankush28 #9
Aug 29, 2013 at 11:24 PM
+1 for Antec VP450p

@OP next time put better name to thread LOL, every rig needs power supply.