What psu do I need?

[mehguy]

How many watts do i need?

CPU: AMD A6 6400k 3.9Ghz
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-F2A58M-DS2 Socket FM2+
RAM: G.SKILL Value Series 4GB DDR3 1600MHz (may want to upgrade to 6GB later)
Harddrive: WD Blue 500GB
2nd Harddrive: WD Black 80GB
1 DVD/CD drive

 

[PP Mguire]

You plan on adding a GPU later?

 

[mehguy]

You plan on adding a GPU later?

Most likely, yes.

 

[PP Mguire]

Alright, what do you plan on getting later and what is your budget now for a PSU?

 

[mehguy]

Alright, what do you plan on getting later and what is your budget now for a PSU?

Getting a GPU is my first priority. Mainly the Radeon 6450 unless something better is released when I decide to upgrade. Also, a 2gb ram upgrade in the future.

 

[PP Mguire]

I would shoot for higher than that. At least get a 750ti or r9 270. The CPU portion of the chip will bottleneck the dedicated GPU but it'll be a ton better than the 6570.

Didn't reply to budget level so I'll just say grab yourself a Seasonic S1211 520w or if you can't afford that a Corsair CX500.

 

[mehguy]

Didn't reply to budget level so I'll just say grab yourself a Seasonic S1211 520w or if you can't afford that a Corsair CX500.

bah, I've been to focused on the gpu. Anyways, Is there a psu out there i can get for 50-60 dollars?

 

[PP Mguire]

Honestly, I would focus more on getting some more cash. Here is the CX430 that's in your budget but I wouldn't get it unless you plan to update your PSU again for better parts later.

CORSAIR CX series CX430 430W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Newegg.ca

 

[-RockMan-]

bah, I've been to focused on the gpu. Anyways, Is there a psu out there i can get for 50-60 dollars?

http://www.amazon.com/Antec-VP-450-...UTF8&qid=1418601948&sr=1-1&keywords=antec+psu

I used to own that psu, lasted 2 long good years.
Back in september 2013 It started to weaken out sent it in to antec rma, they said the fan was finally dying out.
Other than that been on this fx4100, amd phenom ii x4 965 phenom ii 1055T x6 and etc..
I suggest you get that rather than corsair.
GIGABYTE GV-N75TOC-2GI G-SYNC Support GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Video Card - Newegg.com

If you do decide to get what pp suggested you'll need a 500 watt psu to keep the machine from cutting out.
GIGABYTE GV-N75TOC-2GI G-SYNC Support GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Video Card - Newegg.com

http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Current...UTF8&qid=1418602549&sr=1-2&keywords=antec+psu

That psu would give you plenty of breathing room.
When your sick of the apu and decide to move on to a real good intel/amd cpu/board.
That will be waiting to power on your next future build.

 

[Joe C]

Those Antec 450 psu's get really good reviews, and they are priced low too, but even though they are efficient, they do not have an 80+ rating (passive PFC) and the cables are not sleeved. Still a very good power supply.

EVGA makes a decent 500w power supply (B version) for around $50. that rated 80+ bronze
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-B...&qid=1418603127&sr=1-2&keywords=evga+psu+500w