Cheap psu recommendation on my cheap build

Ryv

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i have a cheap build that consist of i5 3750K, 8gb ddr3 ram , zebronics H61nvme mobo, zebronics 256 nvme and a iball psu that outputs 240w . I was wondering if that psu will handle if i add an sapphire rx5504gb gfx card or even a 1650 gigabyte windforce or should i upgrade
 
I recently built a similar office desktop for a friend. After going through the PSU tier list, the cheapest 550W psu with at least C rating I could find was MSI MAG A550BN. Corsair and cooler master were either more expensive or lower rating at 550W. There is CM MWE 450 Bronze - V2 230V at around 3k but it is rated as D- and only 450W. 550W V3 is rated at C- and costs 4K.

I got the MSI one at 3.6K from TLG, they are fast and reliable for me so far. But they are out of stock now. It seems I got the last one.

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.in/MSI-Certified-Single-Rail-Circuit-Warranty/dp/B09GW4S27Q

You might find this cheaper at your local PC store.
 
buzz88 said:
I recently built a similar office desktop for a friend. After going through the PSU tier list, the cheapest 550W psu with at least C rating I could find was MSI MAG A550BN. Corsair and cooler master were either more expensive or lower rating at 550W. There is CM MWE 450 Bronze - V2 230V at around 3k but it is rated as D- and only 450W. 550W V3 is rated at C- and costs 4K.

I got the MSI one at 3.6K from TLG, they are fast and reliable for me so far. But they are out of stock now. It seems I got the last one.

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.in/MSI-Certified-Single-Rail-Circuit-Warranty/dp/B09GW4S27Q

You might find this cheaper at your local PC store.
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May i ask how much that build cost, i only added the nvme, rest of it including the cabinet i got it for 2k. And add the 1.5k for nvme. It costs me 3.5k . And i have put a budget of 7k for a gpu . I didn’t think of getting a psu cause i thought the default one would be sufficient. I was trying to get it all done at 10k. Getting a psu for 3.k seems a little overkill
 
Ryv said:
May i ask how much that build cost, i only added the nvme, rest of it including the cabinet i got it for 2k. And add the 1.5k for nvme. It costs me 3.5k . And i have put a budget of 7k for a gpu . I didn’t think of getting a psu cause i thought the default one would be sufficient. I was trying to get it all done at 10k. Getting a psu for 3.k seems a little overkill
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It was from parts donated/borrowed from friends. Around 10k I think. With Ryzen 3400g. No gpu.

As for your build, if budget is that tight, put up a WTB thread here. Someone might be selling an old Corsair or CM psu for under 2k-1.5k.
 
Ryv said:
Getting a psu for 3.k seems a little overkill
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The problem with a cheap psu is that it is a failsafe for all your other components, like an insurance. If it fails, in a worse case scenario, almost all your hardware can become useless. That's why most of us recommend to not cheap out on it. Get a c grade at least.
 
mysticrainman said:
The problem with a cheap psu is that it is a failsafe for all your other components, like an insurance. If it fails, in a worse case scenario, almost all your hardware can become useless. That's why most of us recommend to not cheap out on it. Get a c grade at least.
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I see, i only started to doubt psu cause of redditors saying some psu’s are like bombs ( like Ant esports) . It looks like I’ll have to wait a little for get a gpu.
 
DEVRAJ BARIA said:
Never cheap out on a PSU. A good one is selling here minus warranty:
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S12ii was good enough for its time but its design is super old and it was rated low priority even in D tier in the now obsolete older tier list.

In the latest tier list, S12III, the updated version of II, is listed as F and to be avoided. A no-name brand with 2-3K price range on amazon but with latest design would be preferable to that. At least you get some warranty and parts that aren't at worn down.
Ryv said:
I see, i only started to doubt psu cause of redditors saying some psu’s are like bombs ( like Ant esports) . It looks like I’ll have to wait a little for get a gpu.
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I haven't personally used their PSUs but they are a cheapo brand with cheap parts. Doesn't mean they are bombs. Haven't heard anyone's PC that uses them explode like that Gigabyte fiasco and Gigabyte is a much bigger brand. Still, I would not recommend them. Just don't take a random redditor's word as gospel. I wager it is only slight better than your iball psu or in the same ball park. So no point in changing them.
 
buzz88 said:
S12ii was good enough for its time but its design is super old and it was rated low priority even in D tier in the now obsolete older tier list.

In the latest tier list, S12III, the updated version of II, is listed as F and to be avoided. A no-name brand with 2-3K price range on amazon but with latest design would be preferable to that. At least you get some warranty and parts that aren't at worn down.

I haven't personally used their PSUs but they are a cheapo brand with cheap parts. Doesn't mean they are bombs. Haven't heard anyone's PC that uses them explode like that Gigabyte fiasco and Gigabyte is a much bigger brand. Still, I would not recommend them. Just don't take a random redditor's word as gospel. I wager it is only slight better than your iball psu or in the same ball park. So no point in changing them.
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Here is my psu , can this handle a sapphire rx550 4gb(or a gigabyte 1650 4gb) and zebronics h61 mobo , zebronics nvme, and a i5 3750k .
 

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Ryv said:
Here is my psu , can this handle a sapphire rx550 4gb(or a gigabyte 1650 4gb) and zebronics h61 mobo , zebronics nvme, and a i5 3750k .
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Buddy, please don't feel bad but all your parts are just around the same quality as that of that PSU. I would rather save money and use it as it is and try to save that money towards a better build eventually. I have seen plenty of older builds (like Intel 9th-10th gen or Ryzen 2000 or 3000 series) being sold for 12-20K with GPU. Those PCs would be generations ahead of i5 3750K and perform much better. Save your money.
 
buzz88 said:
Buddy, please don't feel bad but all your parts are just around the same quality as that of that PSU. I would rather save money and use it as it is and try to save that money towards a better build eventually. I have seen plenty of older builds (like Intel 9th-10th gen or Ryzen 2000 or 3000 series) being sold for 12-20K with GPU. Those PCs would be generations ahead of i5 3750K and perform much better. Save your money.
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No hard feelings, i would’ve saved if i had the same enthusiasm and time to game like i used to. But it hasn’t been same after growing up and getting a job. I just wanted to finish a build within 10k or close to that. And for now wanted to know if this iball can handle if i add a used gpu too which is likely and rx550 or 1650 if i can get one for 6k
 
Ryv said:
No hard feelings, i would’ve saved if i had the same enthusiasm and time to game like i used to. But it hasn’t been same after growing up and getting a job. I just wanted to finish a build within 10k or close to that. And for now wanted to know if this iball can handle if i add a used gpu too which is likely and rx550 or 1650 if i can get one for 6k
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That PSU likely does not even have GPU power connector. Have you checked that? I have seen its likes before and they only come with mobo, cpu and some sata connectors. Not much else. If it does have a PSU connector, it might be okay with a low powered GPU. But I doubt it. And in that case, just get the cheapest PSU with 500-550W second-hand that you can find.
 
buzz88 said:
That PSU likely does not even have GPU power connector. Have you checked that? I have seen its likes before and they only come with mobo, cpu and some sata connectors. Not much else. If it does have a PSU connector, it might be okay with a low powered GPU. But I doubt it. And in that case, just get the cheapest PSU with 500-550W second-hand that you can find.
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The graphics card i mentioned doesn’t need external power connectors
 
buzz88 said:
Buddy, please don't feel bad but all your parts are just around the same quality as that of that PSU. I would rather save money and use it as it is and try to save that money towards a better build eventually. I have seen plenty of older builds (like Intel 9th-10th gen or Ryzen 2000 or 3000 series) being sold for 12-20K with GPU. Those PCs would be generations ahead of i5 3750K and perform much better. Save your money.
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Would reiterate the suggestions above. Either save for future upgrade or go with a good used PSU, though you might have to wait.

If you are particular about getting a new PSU right away, these could be few options - or can try for same PSUs during amazon/flipkart sales.
- MSI MAG A550BN - ~3.45k - https://www.theitdepot.com/msi_mag_a550bn_550w_80_plus_bronze_power_supply?search=MSI MAG A550BN
- Deepcool PK550D - ~3.4k - https://www.pcstudio.in/product/dee...vMzgACq-Mt79-WAhsKVJeyofsQGwWhjF2faEp4b7RmHWo

If you have the patience, time and energy, can go through this as well - :) -
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SPL's PSU Tier List

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