PSU upgrade help!
PSU upgrade help!
Hello, I recently acquired some new components, but the results don’t match what I read on Reddit. My old 500W power supply isn’t sufficient for the setup. I’ve spent four days troubleshooting and installing various parts, and I’m really hoping to finish the upgrade so I can get back to normal. Here are my details:
CPU - Intel Core i7-8700 @ 3.2GHz
Motherboard - Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI-CF
GPU - Nvidia GeForce GTX 4070
Ram - 64GB DDR4
2TB M.2 SSD (with OS)
(256GB SSD, 2TB HDD hard drive)
Currently, I don’t have the other two drives because of the PSU.
Power Supply - EVGA 500W 80+
Case - CH560 Digital (mentioned only for size)
The PSU I bought was about seven years ago.
I discovered a used Corsair CX750M 80+ Bronze for $45. It might be faster than ordering online, but I’m not very familiar with power supplies and unsure if this price is right or if it’s a good choice.
Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated.
Sadly, you're dealing with a significant issue on your end. The sole 80 Standard EVGA PSU at 500W is the EVGA W1, an outdated and low-quality unit that should only be used with basic office PCs or older systems. Any of your previous setups have likely increased their risk of failure due to the poor power quality and voltage regulation these components have experienced.
Thank you for the reply. I assembled my PC using the original PSU in 2015, which is my first upgrade since. I’m aiming to extend its lifespan and avoid compromising quality, so I’m wondering if any components—like the MoBo—might pose a risk of damage or failure. Also, I’m not locked into Corsair; I just noticed a used PSU online and want to know if there are alternatives with similar pricing.
The one I posted is about as cheap as you can get for a good quality 750W that can safely run a 4070. It just happened to be Corsair because they sell a lot of good PSUs at reasonable prices.
At $49.99, there's nothing that, in the context of using a 4070, that's as valuable as the cardboard box it's shipped in.