Question: 650 watts, is it sufficient?
Question: 650 watts, is it sufficient?
Back when I first got my computer around four years ago, it worked perfectly for about two years. Then suddenly, the power supply began showing signs of trouble—like randomly dropping to around 5 frames per second during game launches, followed by the screen going black unless I manually restarted the PC. At times, it would idle without issues, but when it did fail, it would completely shut down. Eventually, I replaced it with a new one from Corsair, which fixed the problem for about a year. After that, I upgraded to a 650-watt gold PSU and swapped it out. It worked well for another six months. Now, I’m experiencing signs of PSU failure again. When playing games, the frame rate drops drastically—sometimes to just 10 fps—and after about ten seconds both screens go black. The PC won’t power on or function unless I restart it. It sometimes idles when closing a game. I’m unsure if the 650-watt unit is sufficient or if my PSU is failing, or if something else is causing the issue. I’ve checked everything, including the outlet’s electricity output, which seems normal. I really need some guidance here and any advice would be greatly appreciated.
in reality for that system a 650w should be sufficient.
HOWEVER, there are different power supplies available.
the brand of the power supply is important.
a corsair rm750 80plus gold would be perfect, but it might just be the branded power supply you're using that's causing the problem, not the wattage itself.
Unusual quantity of RAM detected. Determine the precise RAM model and its speed—whether two or four sticks are used. Check the BIOS version on the motherboard. Obtain the exact model details. Monitor the CPU and GPU temperatures during gameplay.
it's an RM 650 watt gold piece from Corsair, purchased directly from their website.
Apologies, it's a 16GB RAM system, there was a typo on my end, and I have two sticks.
Uncertain right now because I'm at work, but I looked into the motherboard BIOS about a year ago and everything was fine then.
The PSU is an RM 650x watt gold model, purchased directly from the Corsairs website.
I also checked my temperatures six months ago—I think I was running in the high 70s or low 80s. I can't recall it clearly.
I'm worried about turning the computer on and fear something might be damaged internally.
not claiming corsair are always perfect (i still use them without problems)
try addressing the common issues first: update the mobos bios, check the GPU's BIOS, update the GPU's BIOS, and see what temperatures your GPU and CPU are running.
if you're considering a 1600w PSU, it might be pointless unless you actually need that power level.
if i had to take a bet on if it is my psu i would assume it is. cause its doing the SAME issues it was doing when it originally was the psu failing. i do think its the psu, but i think something is either causing it to fail, or my psu is just overheating. im not 100% sure but i will 100% get a updated temps for you guys.
( back when it was messing up like 5 months ago, i did all the trouble shooting and none of it fixed the issue)
Maybe a third of a charm with a PSU could work, but it feels strange since the unit is running on a 650W. An 1600W or higher PSU would be necessary, right?
What you're asking about is about interpreting signs of a PSU failure or overheating based on general knowledge. The chances you're considering seem to be influenced by your understanding of typical symptoms and their likelihood.
What you explain points to a GPU or motherboard problem rather than the power supply unit. Because you've already swapped in a reliable PSU, this confirms it.